ATI RN
ATI Capstone Week 9 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The client tells the nurse, 'I can feel the congestion in my lungs, and I certainly cough a lot, but I can't seem to bring anything up.' Which of the following actions should the nurse take to help this client with tenacious bronchial secretions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Drinking 2–3 L of water daily thins bronchial secretions, aiding expectoration in COPD. Oxygen helps oxygenation, low-salt diet is unrelated, and semi-Fowler’s aids breathing but not secretion clearance.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is 2 weeks postoperative following a kidney transplant. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as possible organ rejection?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Oliguria indicates possible kidney transplant rejection due to impaired function. Normal temperature, weight loss, and insomnia are not specific signs.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching an older adult client who has diabetes mellitus about preventing the long-term complications of retinopathy and nephropathy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Maintaining stable blood glucose levels prevents damage to blood vessels in the eyes and kidneys, reducing retinopathy and nephropathy risks. Foot exams, compression stockings, and eye exams are important but secondary.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has hypothyroidism. The nurse should expect which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Weight gain is common in hypothyroidism due to slowed metabolism. Exophthalmos, diaphoresis, and palpitations are associated with hyperthyroidism.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has not voided for 8 hr following the removal of an indwelling urinary catheter. Which of the following actions should be the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A bladder scan assesses for urinary retention, guiding further actions. Assisting to the bathroom, increasing fluids, or catheterizing are secondary without confirmation.