ATI RN
ATI Capstone Week 11 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a class of older adults about the expected physiologic changes of aging. Which of the following changes should the nurse include in the discussion? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Aging causes joint degeneration (e.g., osteoarthritis), decreased cough reflex, and reduced bladder capacity. Visual acuity decreases, and systolic blood pressure often increases.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is completing an assessment of a 2-month-old. Which of the following developmental skills is an expected finding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: At 2 months, infants follow objects with their eyes, reflecting visual tracking development. Grasping, laughing, and rolling typically emerge at 4–6 months.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client. The nurse informs the client that straining while defecating can cause which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Straining during defecation can stimulate the vagus nerve, causing bradycardia. Gastric ulcers, diarrhea, and dilated pupils are unrelated.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who is at 7 weeks of gestation. The client reports urinary frequency and asks if this will continue until delivery. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Urinary frequency is common in the first trimester due to hormonal changes and in the third trimester due to uterine pressure. It is not limited to 12 weeks, unpredictable, or ignorable.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a class of older adults about the expected physiologic changes of aging. Which of the following changes should the nurse include in the discussion? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Aging causes joint degeneration (e.g., osteoarthritis), decreased cough reflex, and reduced bladder capacity. Visual acuity decreases, and systolic blood pressure often increases.