ATI RN
RN ATI Capstone Proctored Comprehensive Assessment Form B Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about using transdermal scopolamine to treat motion sickness. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: Applying the patch before travel ensures effectiveness. It goes behind the ear, dislodged patches need new sites, and refrigeration is not required.
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Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has generalized anxiety disorder about ways to help manage stress. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client about using progressive relaxation?
Correct Answer: Progressive relaxation involves tensing and releasing muscle groups to reduce tension. Other options describe cognitive restructuring, journaling, or visualization, not progressive relaxation.
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Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a history of urinary tract infections (UTIs) and requires placement of an indwelling urinary catheter. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to help minimize the client's risk for acquiring a UTI?
Correct Answer: Securing the catheter prevents urethral trauma, reducing UTI risk. Disconnecting tubing, keeping the bag at bladder level, or looping tubing increases infection risk.
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