ATI RN
ATI Capstone Week 11 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with Cushing's syndrome. Which assessment findings would the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Cushing’s syndrome causes purple striae, moon face, buffalo hump, and poor wound healing due to high cortisol. Bronze pigmentation is specific to Addison’s disease.
Question 2 of 5
A school nurse conducting a screening for pediculosis capitis identifies several children who require treatment. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the children’s parents?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sealing nonwashable items in airtight bags for two weeks kills lice. Insecticide spraying is unnecessary, lice are human-specific, and hot water is preferred for combs.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has Kawasaki disease. Which of the following systems should the nurse monitor for complications in response to this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Kawasaki disease causes inflammation of coronary arteries, risking aneurysms, myocarditis, and pericarditis. Cardiovascular monitoring is critical. Respiratory, integumentary, and gastrointestinal symptoms are secondary.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who is at 7 weeks of gestation. The client reports urinary frequency and asks if this will continue until delivery. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Urinary frequency is common in the first trimester due to hormonal changes and in the third trimester due to uterine pressure. It is not limited to 12 weeks, unpredictable, or ignorable.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for several clients who are at various developmental stages. The nurse should explain that, according to Erikson, acceptance of death is a primary task of which of the following stages of psychosocial development?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Integrity vs. despair involves reflecting on life and accepting death. Identity, generativity, and autonomy focus on self, societal contributions, and independence, respectively.