ATI RN
ATI RN Capstone Proctored Comprehensive Assessment A 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: C
Rationale: Frequent swallowing is the priority because it may indicate active bleeding at the surgical site, which could lead to hemorrhage and airway compromise. Sore throat and blood-tinged mucus are expected, while dark brown emesis suggests old blood and is less urgent.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the results of laboratory tests a client had as part of a comprehensive nutritional assessment. Which of the following results should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Low albumin (2.2 g/dL) indicates malnutrition or disease, requiring reporting. Cholesterol, thyroxine, and calcium are normal.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching the parents of a school-age child who has sickle cell anemia about managing the disease at home. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Headaches may indicate stroke, a sickle cell complication. Fluid restriction, cold compresses, and avoiding vaccines worsen outcomes.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking disulfiram for alcohol use disorder and reports ingestion of alcohol. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Disulfiram-alcohol reaction causes headache, nausea, and flushing due to acetaldehyde buildup. Insomnia, tinnitus, and hypertension are not typical.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has GERD about appropriate dietary choices. Which of the following food choices by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bran cereal, high in fiber, reduces reflux. Fried chicken, tomato soup, and cocoa worsen GERD symptoms.