ATI RN
RN ATI Capstone Proctored Comprehensive Assessment Form B Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a female client who requires bed rest and reports difficulty urinating into a bedpan. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: Stroking the lower abdomen stimulates the bladder reflex, aiding urination. Running water, cool water, or leaning back are less effective.
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Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is in mechanical restraints after hitting a staff member. Which of the following findings indicates that the nurse should discontinue the restraints?
Correct Answer: Calmly following commands indicates the client is no longer a danger, allowing restraint discontinuation. Tightness, duration, or explanations are secondary.
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Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who is postpartum about caring for their newborn's umbilical cord. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: Cleaning the area around the base of the cord with water helps prevent infection and promotes healing. Covering the cord with a diaper traps moisture, increasing infection risk. Petroleum jelly interferes with drying, and minor bleeding when the stump falls off is normal.
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Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a class about providing care within the legal scope of practice to a group of nurses. The nurse should include that which of the following procedures is outside the legal scope of practice for an RN?
Correct Answer: Inserting tunneled catheters requires advanced training, unlike tracheostomy care, transfusions, or ear irrigation, which are within RN scope.
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Question 5 of 5
A nurse is performing an eye examination on a client. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client might have cataracts?
Correct Answer: A bluish-white pupil (leukocoria) indicates cataracts due to lens clouding. Central vision loss, high pressure, and peripheral vision loss suggest other conditions.
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