ATI RN
ATI RN Capstone Proctored Comprehensive Assessment A Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in an acute care facility is caring for a client who has anorexia nervosa. During the first week of care, which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Observing for 1 hour post-meals prevents purging. Daily weighing, monitored dining, and daily vitals are more appropriate.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a three-chamber chest tube system. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Maintaining 2 cm water in the seal chamber prevents air entry. Emptying chambers, frequent patency checks, and raising the system are incorrect.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is undergoing brachytherapy with a low-dose radiation implant. Which of the following interventions should the nurse add to the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Instructing family to stay 1 m away minimizes radiation exposure. Removing linens, strict bed rest, and 2-hour visits are incorrect.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client how to care for his behind-the-ear hearing aids. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Disconnecting the battery preserves its life. Alcohol damages aids, battery replacement varies, and cotton swabs risk ear damage.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is preoperative for cataract removal. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the procedure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cataract surgery involves replacing the cloudy lens with an artificial one. Bruising, dark spots, and general anesthesia are not typical.