ATI RN
RN ATI Capstone Proctored Comprehensive Assessment Form B Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a child who is postoperative following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: Frequent swallowing may indicate bleeding, a critical post-tonsillectomy complication requiring immediate intervention.
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Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about using transdermal scopolamine to treat motion sickness. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: Applying the patch before travel ensures effectiveness. It goes behind the ear, dislodged patches need new sites, and refrigeration is not required.
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Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has deep-vein thrombosis and a new prescription for antiembolic stockings. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: Measuring legs ensures proper fit for therapeutic compression. Removing stockings daily, massaging legs, or folding them can increase DVT risk or cause discomfort.
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Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client following an involuntary admission to an acute mental health facility. The client states, 'I'm afraid they will give me drugs that put me to sleep.' Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: Respecting the right to refuse medications validates the client's autonomy, fostering trust. Other responses dismiss concerns or undermine rights.
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Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who is pregnant about nonstress testing. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: Pushing a button for fetal movement during nonstress testing correlates movement with heart rate. It doesn't assess genetics, use oxytocin, or require fasting.
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