ATI RN
ATI Capstone Week 11 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse has accepted a position on a pediatric unit and is learning about psychosocial development. Place Erikson's stages of psychosocial development in order from birth to adolescence.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: Erikson's stages: Trust vs. mistrust (birth–18 months), Autonomy vs. shame and doubt (18 months–3 years), Initiative vs. guilt (3–6 years), Industry vs. inferiority (6–12 years), Identity vs. role confusion (adolescence).
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client. The nurse informs the client that straining while defecating can cause which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Straining during defecation can stimulate the vagus nerve, causing bradycardia. Gastric ulcers, diarrhea, and dilated pupils are unrelated.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is orienting a newly licensed nurse in the care of an infant who has myelomeningocele. Which of the following actions by the new nurse indicates the teaching has been effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Maintaining a dry dressing prevents infection and protects the myelomeningocele sac. Side-lying, range of motion, and temperature monitoring are secondary.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 40 weeks gestation and is in active labor. The client has 6 cm of cervical dilation and 100% cervical effacement. The nurse obtains the client's blood pressure reading as 82/52 mm Hg. Which of the following nursing interventions should the nurse perform?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypotension (82/52 mm Hg) in labor suggests reduced placental perfusion. Turning the client to her side (preferably left) improves uterine blood flow. Cesarean or vaginal delivery preparation and upright positioning are not immediate priorities.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has influenza. The nurse should identify which of the following statements by the parent indicates the child has an increased risk for Reye syndrome?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aspirin during viral illness like influenza increases Reye syndrome risk. Ibuprofen, humidifiers, and grapefruit juice are safe and unrelated.