ATI RN
ATI Capstone Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a toddler who is 24 hours postoperative following a cleft palate repair. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Implementing a soft diet is crucial for a toddler 24 hours postoperative following a cleft palate repair. The surgical site is still healing, and soft foods like mashed potatoes, yogurt, or pureed fruits minimize irritation and damage to the palate, supporting recovery. Wrist restraints are a last resort due to distress, opioids carry risks of side effects, and straws can disrupt healing by creating suction pressure.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse working on a medical unit is completing the admission of a client who reports a severe allergy to penicillin. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cephalosporins may cross-react with penicillin, posing a risk of allergic reaction. Latex removal is relevant for latex allergies, dietary adjustments are unrelated, and a bracelet, while useful, is not an immediate priority.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has hyperthyroidism. The nurse should expect the client to report which of the following manifestations?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Excess thyroid hormones affect the nervous system, causing anxiety, irritability, and mood swings. Constipation, cold sensitivity, and weight gain are more typical of hypothyroidism.
Question 4 of 5
A public health nurse is teaching a group of nurses about smallpox. Which of the following statements by one of the nurses indicates understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Smallpox vesicles are more abundant on the face and extremities, unlike chickenpox’s central distribution, indicating understanding. Smallpox lesions progress uniformly, not in varied stages; immunity may wane; and smallpox is eradicated, with no natural occurrences since 1980, making other options incorrect.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer amitriptyline 150 mg PO at bedtime. The amount available is amitriptyline 75 mg tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Number of tablets = 150 mg ÷ 75 mg/tablet = 2 tablets. This ensures the correct dose is administered based on the available tablet strength.