ATI RN
ATI Capstone Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse and an assistive personnel (AP) are providing care for four clients who were admitted to the medical-surgical unit on the previous shift. The nurse should delegate meal assistance for which of the following clients to the AP?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A client with a lumbosacral spinal tumor is least likely to have swallowing issues, making meal assistance appropriate for the AP. Guillain-Barré, systemic sclerosis, and ALS can impair swallowing, requiring specialized nurse-led feeding to prevent aspiration.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing care for a client who is 2 days postoperative following abdominal surgery and is about to progress from a clear liquid diet to full liquids. Which of the following items should the nurse tell the client he may now request to have on his meal tray?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Skim milk is appropriate for a full liquid diet, providing protein, calcium, and calories needed for recovery. Chicken broth, flavored gelatin, and cranberry juice are clear liquids, less nutrient-dense and unsuitable for the full liquid diet phase.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has chronic venous insufficiency. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Venous insufficiency causes blood pooling, leading to fluid leakage and swelling in the lower extremities. Dependent rubor and hair loss are more typical of arterial insufficiency.
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 nurse is preparing to administer fluoxetine 30 mg PO daily to a client. The amount available is fluoxetine 10 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero)
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: Number of tablets = 30 mg ÷ 10 mg/tablet = 3 tablets. This calculation ensures the prescribed dose is accurately administered.