ATI RN
ATI Capstone Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The nurse should expect which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prostate enlargement compresses the urethra, causing hesitancy and weak urine flow. Painful urination is more typical of infections, urge incontinence is secondary, and PSA elevation is not specific to BPH.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer amitriptyline 150 mg PO at bedtime. The amount available is amitriptyline 75 mg tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Number of tablets = 150 mg ÷ 75 mg/tablet = 2 tablets. This ensures the correct dose is administered based on the available tablet strength.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to turn a client who is obese following a spinal fusion. The nurse should plan to use which of the following techniques to turn this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The log roll technique maintains spinal alignment during turning, critical post-spinal fusion, especially for obese clients to prevent site disruption. Draw sheets assist repositioning, sliding boards aid transfers, and Hoyer lifts are for lifting, not suitable for in-bed turning.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a transurethral resection of the prostate. Which of the following complications is the priority for the nurse to monitor for?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bleeding is a significant risk post-TURP, potentially leading to hypovolemic shock if undetected. Infection and retention are concerns but less immediately life-threatening, and pain is manageable.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is triaging clients following a mass casualty event. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A client with severe respiratory stridor and a deviated trachea should be assessed first, as these indicate a life-threatening airway obstruction requiring immediate intervention. In triage, airway issues are prioritized (red/immediate). Burns, fractures, and head injuries, while serious, are less urgent if airway is stable.