ATI RN
ATI RN Capstone Proctored Comprehensive Assessment A Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has Crohn's disease. The nurse calculates that the client's BMI is 17.2. The nurse should document the client's weight status as being within which of the following categories?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A BMI below 18.5 is classified as underweight, fitting the client’s BMI of 17.2 due to Crohn’s-related malabsorption. Healthy weight is 18.5–24.9, overweight is 25.0–29.9, and obesity is 30.0+.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a class of newly licensed nurses about infectious diseases that nurses are required to report to the health department. Which of the following diseases should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pulmonary tuberculosis is reportable due to its contagious nature. MRSA, herpes, and fibromyalgia are not typically reportable.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client prior to an amniocentesis. Which of the fetal heart rate throughout the procedure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Monitoring fetal heart rate detects distress during amniocentesis. Trendelenburg, full bladder, and tocolytics are not standard.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is undergoing brachytherapy with a low-dose radiation implant. Which of the following interventions should the nurse add to the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Instructing family to stay 1 m away minimizes radiation exposure. Removing linens, strict bed rest, and 2-hour visits are incorrect.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is performing an admission assessment of a school-age child who has spina bifida. The parent states that the child is allergic to latex. The nurse should assess further for cross-sensitivity to which of the following foods?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Latex-fruit syndrome links latex allergies to bananas, avocados, and kiwis due to similar proteins. Almonds, strawberries, and hazelnuts are not typically cross-reactive.