ATI RN
RN ATI Capstone Proctored Comprehensive Assessment Form B Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has sciatica and a prescription for a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) unit. Which of the following referrals should the nurse anticipate for this client?
Correct Answer: Physical therapists can integrate TENS into a sciatica treatment plan with exercises. Other referrals are less directly related to TENS use.
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Question 2 of 5
A nurse in an acute mental health facility is teaching a client about the potential adverse effects of transcranial magnetic stimulation. The nurse tells the client that they may feel lightheaded, but that it should not affect their memory. The nurse is demonstrating which of the following ethical principles?
Correct Answer: Providing truthful information about TMS effects demonstrates veracity. Fidelity, beneficence, and autonomy are not directly shown.
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Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching the parents of a school-age child who has sickle cell anemia about managing the disease at home. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: Sudden headaches may indicate a crisis or stroke. Immunizations are essential, heat (not cold) relieves pain, and hydration prevents crises.
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Question 5 of 5
A nurse is inserting a short peripheral IV catheter for a client who requires IV fluids. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: Choosing a proximal site preserves veins and reduces complications. Palmar wrist veins are prone to infiltration, dominant arm choice is not prioritized, and larger catheters may increase phlebitis risk.
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