ATI RN
ATI Capstone Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in the outpatient clinic is assessing a client who has psoriasis. The nurse should expect which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Silvery, white scales are characteristic of psoriasis due to rapid skin cell turnover. Pain, unilateral lesions, and serous drainage are not typical.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client prescribed digoxin to help manage heart failure. Which manifestations correlate with a digoxin level of 2.3 ng/dL? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Nausea, halos around bright objects, and photophobia are signs of digoxin toxicity at 2.3 ng/dL. Increased appetite and energy are not associated.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is reviewing the medical record of a client who has an extensive burn injury. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hyperkalemia is expected in extensive burns due to cell destruction releasing potassium. Hypovolemia, not hypervolemia, low hemoglobin later, and metabolic acidosis are more likely.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse, caring for a client with Buck’s traction, is monitoring the client for complications of the traction. Which assessment finding indicates a complication of this form of traction?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Weak pedal pulses indicate vascular compromise, a complication of Buck’s traction. Leg discomfort is expected, warm toes with brisk refill are normal, and pin site drainage relates to skeletal traction.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who has burns on the front and back of both arms. Using the rule of nines, the nurse should document burns to which percentage of the client’s total body surface area (TBSA)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Each arm is 9% TBSA per the Rule of Nines, so front and back of both arms total 18%. Other percentages are incorrect for this area.