ATI RN
RN ATI Capstone Proctored Comprehensive Assessment Form B Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for sertraline to treat depression. For which of the following findings should the nurse instruct the client to monitor and report immediately as indicating serotonin syndrome?
Correct Answer: Excessive sweating is a hallmark of serotonin syndrome, requiring immediate reporting. Other symptoms are common side effects, not syndrome indicators.
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Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is preoperative for cataract removal. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the procedure?
Correct Answer: Cataract surgery replaces the cloudy lens with an artificial one. Bruising, dark spots, or general anesthesia are not typical.
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Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking antihypertensive medication and is moving from a supine to a sitting position. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing orthostatic hypotension?
Correct Answer: Orthostatic hypotension is defined by a systolic blood pressure drop of 20 mm Hg or more upon standing. Increased heart rate, increased diastolic pressure, or palpitations are not specific to this condition.
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Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving enteral feedings via an NG tube. The client has developed hyperosmolar dehydration. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when administering the client's feedings?
Correct Answer: Adding water reduces formula osmolarity, preventing hyperosmolar dehydration. Repositioning, increasing rate, or switching formulas do not address this issue.
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Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is experiencing benzodiazepine toxicity. The nurse should plan to administer which of the following medications?
Correct Answer: Flumazenil reverses benzodiazepine toxicity. Atropine, naloxone, and charcoal are for other conditions.
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