ATI RN
ATI Capstone Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a full arm cast and reports a pain level of 8 on a scale of 0 to 10, which is unrelieved by pain medication. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Checking circulation is the priority to rule out compartment syndrome, indicated by severe, unrelieved pain. Medication, repositioning, and documentation follow.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has pernicious anemia. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to implement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Vitamin B12 injections are the primary treatment for pernicious anemia, bypassing the gut’s absorption issue. B supplements, iron, and transfusions are not standard.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is instructing a client who has GERD about positions that can help minimize the effects of reflux during sleep. Which of the following statements indicates to the nurse that the client understands the instructions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lying on the left side reduces reflux by keeping stomach contents below the esophagus. Right side, back, or stomach positions increase reflux risk.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has endocarditis. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as a potential complication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cardiac murmur is a common complication of endocarditis due to valve damage. Friction rub, claudication, and rubor are unrelated.
Question 5 of 5
Upon assessment, Cullen’s sign is noted. What complication of acute pancreatitis would the nurse suspect that the client might have?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cullen’s sign (periumbilical ecchymosis) indicates internal bleeding, a severe complication of acute pancreatitis. Pseudocyst, electrolyte imbalance, and pleural effusion are not directly linked.