ATI RN
ATI Capstone Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has prostate cancer. The nurse should expect the provider to prescribe which of the following medications for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Leuprolide. Leuprolide is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist that suppresses testosterone production, which can help slow the growth of prostate cancer. Tamoxifen (
A) is used for breast cancer, Finasteride (
C) is used for benign prostatic hyperplasia, and Cyclophosphamide (
D) is a chemotherapy drug for various cancers.
Therefore, in this case, the most appropriate medication for prostate cancer would be Leuprolide (
B).
Question 2 of 5
Correct Answer:
Rationale: Question: Which of the following is NOT a primary color in the subtractive color model?
Choices: A: Red, B: Blue, C: Yellow, D: Green, E: Cyan, F: Magenta, G: Black
Correct Answer: D: Green
Rationale: In the subtractive color model (used in printing), primary colors are Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow. When combined, they create a range of colors. Green is a secondary color in this model, created by mixing Cyan and Yellow.
Therefore, Green is NOT a primary color.
Summary:
Choices A, B, C, E, F are incorrect as they are primary colors in the subtractive color model.
Choice G, Black, is also incorrect as it is the key color used for shading and darkness, not a primary color in this model.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse at a family practice clinic receives a call from a client who is prescribed oral contraceptives but forgot to take one dose. The client reports she is in the first week of a 28-day cycle pack. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Take the missed dose now, then continue the medication as ordered. In the first week of a 28-day cycle pack, missing one pill does not significantly impact contraceptive efficacy. Taking the missed dose as soon as possible and then continuing the medication as prescribed maintains the contraceptive effectiveness.
Choice A is incorrect as stopping the pills abruptly can lead to unintended pregnancy.
Choice B is unnecessary as missing one pill does not automatically indicate pregnancy.
Choice C is not relevant in this context as the client can still take the missed dose and continue with the contraceptive method.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who reports drinking three to four glasses of wine each night and taking 3,000 mg of acetaminophen daily. Which of the following laboratory values is the priority for the nurse to assess?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Aspartate aminotransferase (AST). The nurse should prioritize assessing AST because both alcohol consumption and acetaminophen use can lead to liver damage. Elevated AST levels indicate liver injury, making it crucial to monitor for potential hepatotoxicity in this client. Creatinine (choice
A) is typically assessed to evaluate kidney function, not directly related to alcohol or acetaminophen use. Amylase (choice
C) is an enzyme related to pancreas health, not specifically affected by alcohol or acetaminophen. Antidiuretic hormone (ADH - choice
D) is related to fluid balance, not a priority in this scenario. By focusing on AST, the nurse can promptly identify any liver damage and intervene accordingly.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is presenting a community-based program about HIV and AIDS. A client asks the nurse to describe the initial symptoms experienced with HIV infection. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse include in the explanation of initial symptoms?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Flu-like symptoms and night sweats. Initial symptoms of HIV infection often present as flu-like symptoms such as fever, fatigue, sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, and night sweats. This is known as acute retroviral syndrome and occurs within the first few weeks after exposure to the virus. These symptoms are nonspecific and can easily be mistaken for other common illnesses. Fungal and bacterial infections (
B), Pneumocystis lung infection (
C), and Kaposi’s sarcoma (
D) are not initial symptoms of HIV infection. Fungal and bacterial infections typically occur in later stages of HIV when the immune system is severely compromised. Pneumocystis lung infection and Kaposi’s sarcoma are opportunistic infections seen in advanced stages of HIV, usually when the CD4 count is significantly low.