ATI RN
RN ATI Capstone Proctored Comprehensive Assessment Form B Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is developing a plan of care for a child who is in skeletal traction following a femur fracture. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: Pin site care education prevents infection. Lifting weights disrupts traction, and pain and neurovascular checks need more frequent monitoring.
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Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing seizures due to alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: Diazepam, a benzodiazepine, controls alcohol withdrawal seizures by enhancing GABA effects. Other medications treat dependence, not seizures.
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Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about advance directives. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: Advance directives allow clients to regain control of health care decisions once competency is restored. A surrogate does not have to be a family member, providers do not choose surrogates, and providers are generally obligated to follow advance directives.
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Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has generalized anxiety disorder about ways to help manage stress. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client about using progressive relaxation?
Correct Answer: Progressive relaxation involves tensing and releasing muscle groups to reduce tension. Other options describe cognitive restructuring, journaling, or visualization, not progressive relaxation.
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Question 5 of 5
A community health nurse is developing a plan of care for an older adult client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus and lives independently in a rural area. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: Telehealth services support diabetes management in rural areas by providing remote monitoring and education, promoting independence. Adult day care, assisted living, or long-term care may not be necessary for an independent client.
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