ATI RN
ATI RN Capstone Proctored Comprehensive Assessment A Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for oral prednisone about minimizing the adverse effects of the medication. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Walking reduces osteoporosis risk from prednisone. Taking on an empty stomach, using aspirin, or reducing doses during stress are incorrect.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for levothyroxine (T4) about thyrotoxicosis. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor and report which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fever indicates thyrotoxicosis from excess thyroid hormone. Weight gain, bradycardia, and drowsiness suggest hypothyroidism.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a three-chamber chest tube system. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Maintaining 2 cm water in the seal chamber prevents air entry. Emptying chambers, frequent patency checks, and raising the system are incorrect.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is at 37 weeks of gestation and reports sudden, severe abdominal pain with moderate vaginal bleeding and persistent uterine contractions. The client's blood pressure is 88/50 mm Hg and her abdomen is rigid. The nurse should identify these findings as indicating which of the following complications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Placental abruption causes severe pain, bleeding, rigid uterus, and shock. Amniotic fluid embolus involves respiratory distress, placenta previa is painless, and uterine rupture halts contractions.