ATI RN
RN ATI Capstone Proctored Comprehensive Assessment Form B Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative following orthopedic surgery. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of paralytic ileus?
Correct Answer: Abdominal distention indicates paralytic ileus due to gas and fluid accumulation. Watery stool, dizziness, and oliguria are not typical.
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Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching about how to suppress lactation with a client who is postpartum and bottle feeding their newborn. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A snug bra suppresses lactation by reducing stimulation. Moist heat, fluid limits, and milk expression stimulate production.
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Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing dietary teaching to the guardian of a preschooler who has celiac disease. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend including in the preschooler's diet?
Correct Answer: Corn tortillas and black beans are gluten-free, safe for celiac disease. Rye bread, whole wheat pasta, and barley contain gluten, which is harmful to individuals with celiac disease.
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Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a peritoneal catheter that requires a dressing change. Identify the sequence of actions the nurse should take.
Correct Answer: Masking first reduces infection risk, followed by removing the old dressing, creating a sterile field, and applying gauze pads to maintain asepsis.
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Question 5 of 5
A charge nurse is observing assistive personnel perform delegated tasks. Which of the following actions by the AP requires the charge nurse to intervene?
Correct Answer: Alcohol-based rubs are ineffective against C. difficile; soap and water are required. Other actions are within AP scope.
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