ATI RN
ATI RN Capstone Proctored Comprehensive Assessment A Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is implementing seizure precautions for a newly admitted client. Which of the following equipment should the nurse place in the client's room?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A suctioning device clears airways during seizures. Bite blocks, restraints, and tongue blades risk injury.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the results of laboratory tests a client had as part of a comprehensive nutritional assessment. Which of the following results should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Low albumin (2.2 g/dL) indicates malnutrition or disease, requiring reporting. Cholesterol, thyroxine, and calcium are normal.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a class about using niacin to reduce LDL cholesterol. The nurse should include in the teaching that which of the following conditions is a contraindication for receiving this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Niacin is contraindicated in active liver disease due to hepatotoxicity risk. Asthma, hyperthyroidism, and hypertension are not absolute contraindications.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is admitting a school-age child who has bacterial meningitis. Which of the following types of precautions should the nurse initiate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bacterial meningitis requires droplet precautions due to respiratory transmission. Protective, airborne, and contact precautions are incorrect.