ATI RN
ATI Capstone Week 11 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is orienting a newly licensed nurse in the care of an infant who has myelomeningocele. Which of the following actions by the new nurse indicates the teaching has been effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Maintaining a dry dressing prevents infection and protects the myelomeningocele sac. Side-lying, range of motion, and temperature monitoring are secondary.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has emphysema. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect to assess in this client? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Emphysema causes barrel chest (lung hyperinflation), clubbing (chronic hypoxia), and dyspnea (reduced gas exchange). Bradycardia and deep respirations are not typical; tachycardia and shallow breathing are more common.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing an older adult client who reports a sudden onset of urinary incontinence. The nurse should recognize which of the following conditions is most likely to cause incontinence in the older adult client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cystitis (UTI) commonly causes sudden incontinence in older adults due to bladder irritation. Nephrosclerosis, diverticulitis, and uremia are less likely to cause acute incontinence.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching about Kegel exercises to a group of clients who are in the third trimester of pregnancy. Which of the following statements by a client indicates understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Kegel exercises strengthen pelvic floor muscles, aiding pelvic muscle stretching during birth. They do not prevent stretch marks, reduce back aches, or prevent constipation.
Question 5 of 5
Which findings are normal age-related physiological changes? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Normal age-related changes include declining long-term memory, diminished visual acuity (e.g., presbyopia), decreased stress response, and increased UTI susceptibility. Increased heart rate is not typical; maximum heart rate decreases with age.