ATI RN
ATI RN Capstone Proctored Comprehensive Assessment A Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client on an acute mental health unit states to a nurse, 'Tie a bow. Row the boat. Now I know. Whoa! I see you, yo.' The nurse should document that the client is exhibiting which of the following speech alterations?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clang association involves rhyming words without meaning, as seen here. Echolalia, word salad, and neologisms have different patterns.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a 24-month-old toddler at a well-child checkup. Which of the following findings indicates to the nurse that the toddler has a developmental delay?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Referring to self by name at 24 months suggests a language delay; pronouns like 'I' or 'me' are expected. Other findings are age-appropriate.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing a client’s laboratory results prior to administering medications. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: SpO2 of 88% indicates hypoxemia in COPD, requiring intervention. Temperature, respiratory rate, and pH are expected or less urgent.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer medication to a client and discovers that a nurse on the previous shift gave the client a wrong dose of the medication. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Filing an incident report promptly documents the error for follow-up. Discussing with the nurse, notifying the pharmacist, or placing in the record are incorrect.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a class of newly licensed nurses about infectious diseases that nurses are required to report to the health department. Which of the following diseases should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pulmonary tuberculosis is reportable due to its contagious nature. MRSA, herpes, and fibromyalgia are not typically reportable.