ATI RN
ATI Capstone Week 11 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has pruritus following treatment for scabies. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mittens at night prevent scratching, reducing skin damage. Rubbing worsens itching, hot showers dry skin, and extra scabicide causes irritation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has emphysema. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect to assess in this client? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Emphysema causes barrel chest (lung hyperinflation), clubbing (chronic hypoxia), and dyspnea (reduced gas exchange). Bradycardia and deep respirations are not typical; tachycardia and shallow breathing are more common.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a child who is descending stairs by placing both feet on each step and holding on to the railing. The nurse should understand that these actions are developmentally appropriate at which of the following ages?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: At 3 years, children descend stairs with both feet per step and hold the railing. Older children (4–6 years) use one foot per step with less reliance on railings.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is orienting a newly licensed nurse in the care of an infant who has myelomeningocele. Which of the following actions by the new nurse indicates the teaching has been effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Maintaining a dry dressing prevents infection and protects the myelomeningocele sac. Side-lying, range of motion, and temperature monitoring are secondary.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance about child development to the parents of a preschooler. Which of the following developmental tasks should the nurse include as being expected of a preschooler?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Preschoolers (3–5 years) engage in imaginary play, aiding social and cognitive development. Privacy, collecting, and impulse control are more typical of older children.