ATI RN
ATI RN Capstone Proctored Comprehensive Assessment A Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking lithium. Which of the following findings should the nurse monitor for as an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lithium can cause increased urinary output via nephrogenic diabetes insipidus. Chvostek’s sign, potassium increase, and constipation are not typical.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a 24-month-old toddler at a well-child checkup. Which of the following findings indicates to the nurse that the toddler has a developmental delay?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Referring to self by name at 24 months suggests a language delay; pronouns like 'I' or 'me' are expected. Other findings are age-appropriate.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning to administer packed RBCs to an older adult client who has a low hemoglobin level. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Infusing over 5 hours reduces fluid overload risk in older adults. Dextrose causes hemolysis, 20-gauge is suboptimal, and vitals monitoring varies.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about caring for a client who has neutropenia. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Monitoring temperature every 4 hours detects infections early. Clean technique, child visitors, and infrequent cleaning increase infection risk.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is verifying how a client who is postpartum will use a car seat for her newborn. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the safe use of a car seat?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Infants should be rear-facing in the back seat until age 2. Front seat placement or forward-facing is unsafe.