ATI RN
RN ATI Capstone Proctored Comprehensive Assessment Form B Questions
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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: Herpes zoster (shingles) vaccine is recommended for older adults to prevent shingles. HPV, rotavirus, and DTaP are for younger populations.
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Question 2 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving a transfusion of packed RBCs. The client reports chills, headache, low-back pain, and a feeling of 'tightness' in their chest. The nurse should identify that the client has developed which of the following types of transfusion reactions?
Correct Answer: Symptoms like chills, headache, low-back pain, and chest tightness suggest an acute hemolytic reaction, often due to ABO incompatibility, requiring immediate intervention.
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Question 3 of 5
While a nurse is caring for a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation via an endotracheal tube, the high-pressure alarm on the ventilator sounds. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A high-pressure alarm indicates airway obstruction, often from secretions. Suctioning clears the airway. Tracheostomy, tightening connections, or checking for cuff leaks are not the priority.
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Question 4 of 5
A nurse is creating an incident report due to an accidental omission of a client's dressing change during the previous shift. Which of the following statements should the nurse document on the incident report form?
Correct Answer: Documenting the omission factually without blame is appropriate. Other options lack detail, assign blame, or include irrelevant information.
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Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for four children in an emergency department. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: Acute epiglottitis with drooling indicates potential airway obstruction, a medical emergency requiring immediate assessment.
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