ATI RN
ATI Capstone Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
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Question 2 of 5
A nurse is working with an interdisciplinary disaster committee to develop a community-wide emergency response plan in the event of a nonbiological or chemical incident. The nurse should include which of the following agencies to be notified immediately after calling 911?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) should be notified immediately after 911, as it coordinates local response efforts, mobilizes resources, and manages the incident. FEMA and DHS provide federal support later, and the Red Cross assists with shelter and care but is not the first agency to contact.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has delusional behavior and states, 'I can’t go to group therapy today. I am expecting a high-level official to visit me.' The nurse responds, 'I understand, but it is time for group therapy and we expect everyone to attend. Let’s walk over together.' For which of the following reasons is the nurse’s response considered therapeutic?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acknowledging the client’s feelings while gently encouraging participation builds trust and supports therapeutic communication. The response is empathetic, not primarily about setting limits or reflection.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is completing a physical assessment of a client who has early osteoarthritis. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pain worsening with activity is a hallmark of early osteoarthritis due to cartilage breakdown, causing joint discomfort during movement. Ulnar deviation and symmetric joint involvement are typical of rheumatoid arthritis, and weight loss is not associated, as obesity is a risk factor.
Question 5 of 5
A public health nurse is teaching a group of nurses about smallpox. Which of the following statements by one of the nurses indicates understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Smallpox vesicles are more abundant on the face and extremities, unlike chickenpox’s central distribution, indicating understanding. Smallpox lesions progress uniformly, not in varied stages; immunity may wane; and smallpox is eradicated, with no natural occurrences since 1980, making other options incorrect.