ATI RN
ATI Capstone Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A charge nurse is making a room assignment for a client who has scabies. In which of the following rooms should the nurse place the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A private room prevents scabies spread, which occurs via direct contact or contaminated items, until treatment is complete. Negative-pressure rooms are for airborne infections, semi-private rooms risk cross-contamination, and positive-pressure rooms are for immunocompromised patients, making these unsuitable.
Question 2 of 5
A client is to receive enoxaparin 30 mg subcutaneously. Available is enoxaparin 40 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 0.8
Rationale: Volume = 30 mg ÷ 40 mg/mL = 0.75 mL, rounded to 0.8 mL. This ensures accurate administration of the prescribed dose.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse working for a home health agency is assessing an older adult male client. Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to address?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dysphagia is the priority due to risks of aspiration, malnutrition, and dehydration, which can be life-threatening. Pruritus, swollen gums, and urinary hesitancy are less urgent, as they pose lower immediate risks compared to swallowing difficulties.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to remove an NG tube from a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Verifying the prescription ensures the removal is authorized and safe. Other actions follow to ensure safety and comfort but are not the first step.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse on the psychiatric unit is assessing a client who has moderate anxiety disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rapid or pressured speech is common in moderate anxiety due to heightened nervousness and agitation, reflecting difficulty controlling anxious thoughts. Distorted perceptual fields are more typical of severe anxiety or panic attacks, and urinary frequency is less specific to moderate anxiety.