ATI RN
ATI RN Capstone Proctored Comprehensive Assessment A Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A community health nurse is providing education to a group of older adults about immunizations. Which of the following immunizations should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Herpes zoster vaccine is recommended for adults 50 years and older to prevent shingles. DTaP is for children, HPV for adolescents/young adults, and rotavirus for infants.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about caring for a client who has neutropenia. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Monitoring temperature every 4 hours detects infections early. Clean technique, child visitors, and infrequent cleaning increase infection risk.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to insert an indwelling urinary catheter for a female client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Positioning the client first ensures optimal exposure for catheter insertion. Lubrication, syringe attachment, and cleansing follow.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who states during a counseling session, 'I am sliding off a cliff.' Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acknowledging the client’s fear is therapeutic and encourages discussion. Dismissing, reassuring falsely, or changing topics is not helpful.