ATI RN
ATI Capstone Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has meningitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Severe headache is a hallmark of meningitis, caused by meningeal inflammation, often accompanied by fever and neck stiffness. Blurred vision may occur secondarily, orientation may be impaired due to confusion, and bradycardia is not typical, making these less expected findings.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is attending a social event when another guest coughs weakly once, grasps his throat, and cannot talk. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Heimlich maneuver is the standard first aid for a conscious choking person. It uses abdominal thrusts to expel the blockage, leveraging residual lung air to clear the airway. Slapping the back is less effective and not recommended as the first action for adults. Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation is inappropriate for a conscious choking person, and observing delays critical intervention.
Question 3 of 5
A client is to receive enoxaparin 30 mg subcutaneously. Available is enoxaparin 40 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 0.8
Rationale: Volume = 30 mg ÷ 40 mg/mL = 0.75 mL, rounded to 0.8 mL. This ensures accurate administration of the prescribed dose.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is discussing the norming stage of the group development process with a student nurse. Which of the following statements by the student indicates understanding of the discussion?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The norming stage involves group cohesion and consensus as members resolve differences and establish shared goals. Testing and resistance occur in the storming stage, and constructive efforts are less specific to norming.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum and asks the nurse when her breast milk will 'come in.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Most women transition from colostrum to mature milk 3 to 5 days postpartum, often experiencing engorgement as production increases. Earlier (2 days) is less common, and later (6–10 days) may indicate delayed lactation requiring medical evaluation.