ATI RN
ATI RN Capstone Proctored Comprehensive Assessment A Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning postoperative care for a client who is having a thoracotomy with a chest tube placement. Which of the following pieces of equipment should the nurse plan to have at the client's bedside?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A padded clamp assesses chest tube patency or air leaks. Wire cutters, tracheostomy trays, and sandbags are not relevant for chest tube management.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client following an involuntary admission to an acute mental health facility. The client states, 'I'm afraid they will give me drugs that put me to sleep.' Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Respecting the right to refuse medications reassures the client. Other responses dismiss concerns or disregard rights.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer naloxone IV bolus to a client who has opioid use disorder and has developed acute opioid toxicity. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Monitoring vitals every 15 minutes tracks opioid re-sedation. Naloxone is given over 2 minutes, acts in 1–2 minutes, and lasts 30–90 minutes.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching about leg and foot care to a client who has peripheral vascular disease of the lower extremities. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lamb’s wool prevents skin breakdown between toes. Nylon socks, rounded toenails, and compression stockings risk complications.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking disulfiram for alcohol use disorder and reports ingestion of alcohol. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Disulfiram-alcohol reaction causes headache, nausea, and flushing due to acetaldehyde buildup. Insomnia, tinnitus, and hypertension are not typical.