ATI RN
ATI RN Capstone Proctored Comprehensive Assessment A Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the results of laboratory screenings for a 9-month-old infant. Which of the following results should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A lead level of 18 mcg/dL is elevated (≥5 mcg/dL is concerning) and risks neurological damage. Other values are normal for a 9-month-old.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is verifying how a client who is postpartum will use a car seat for her newborn. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the safe use of a car seat?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Infants should be rear-facing in the back seat until age 2. Front seat placement or forward-facing is unsafe.
Question 3 of 5
A community health nurse is providing education to a group of older adults about immunizations. Which of the following immunizations should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Herpes zoster vaccine is recommended for adults 50 years and older to prevent shingles. DTaP is for children, HPV for adolescents/young adults, and rotavirus for infants.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking digoxin to treat chronic heart failure. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is developing digoxin toxicity?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Blurred vision is a sign of digoxin toxicity, along with nausea, arrhythmias, and halos. Tachycardia, hearing loss, and insomnia are not typical.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching about safe handling of formula to a client who is postpartum and chooses to bottle feed her newborn. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Boiling water for 2 minutes ensures safety for powdered formula. BPA bottles, 3-day storage, and diluting formula are unsafe practices.