ATI RN
RN ATI Capstone Proctored Comprehensive Assessment Form B Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is talking with an older adult client who tells the nurse that they fear they are 'aging badly' and feel 'so useless.' Which of the following assessment questions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: Asking about self-harm is the priority to assess safety, as feelings of uselessness may indicate suicidal ideation in older adults.
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Question 2 of 5
A nurse is performing an eye examination on a client. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client might have cataracts?
Correct Answer: A bluish-white pupil (leukocoria) indicates cataracts due to lens clouding. Central vision loss, high pressure, and peripheral vision loss suggest other conditions.
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Question 3 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client to the medical-surgical unit. The Patient Self-Determination Act requires the nurse to perform which of the following actions during the admission process?
Correct Answer: The Patient Self-Determination Act mandates documenting advance directives. Providing proxy lists, end-of-life education, or attorney contacts are not required.
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Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about advance directives. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: Advance directives allow clients to regain control of health care decisions once competency is restored. A surrogate does not have to be a family member, providers do not choose surrogates, and providers are generally obligated to follow advance directives.
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Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has a prescription for misoprostol for induction of labor. Which of the following findings is a contraindication for administration of this medication?
Correct Answer: Transverse fetal lie contraindicates misoprostol due to risks like cord prolapse. Other conditions may warrant its use.
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