ATI RN
ATI Capstone Week 11 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has Kawasaki disease. Which of the following systems should the nurse monitor for complications in response to this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Kawasaki disease causes inflammation of coronary arteries, risking aneurysms, myocarditis, and pericarditis. Cardiovascular monitoring is critical. Respiratory, integumentary, and gastrointestinal symptoms are secondary.
Question 2 of 5
Which findings are normal age-related physiological changes? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Normal age-related changes include declining long-term memory, diminished visual acuity (e.g., presbyopia), decreased stress response, and increased UTI susceptibility. Increased heart rate is not typical; maximum heart rate decreases with age.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who is at 38 weeks of gestation and undergoing a contraction stress test. The test results are negative. Which of the following interpretations of this finding should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A negative contraction stress test indicates no uteroplacental insufficiency, as no fetal heart rate decelerations occur with contractions. Other options are unrelated.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching about phenylketonuria (PKU) testing to the parent of a newborn. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates a need for additional teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Special lights treat jaundice, not PKU, which requires dietary management. The other statements are correct about PKU testing and management.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client during the first trimester of pregnancy. After reviewing the client's blood work, the nurse notices she does not have immunity to rubella. Which of the following times should the nurse understand is recommended for rubella immunization?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rubella vaccination is contraindicated during pregnancy. It is recommended postpartum to protect future pregnancies without fetal risk.