ATI RN
RN ATI Capstone Proctored Comprehensive Assessment Form B Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has generalized anxiety disorder about ways to help manage stress. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client about using progressive relaxation?
Correct Answer: Progressive relaxation involves tensing and releasing muscle groups to reduce tension. Other options describe cognitive restructuring, journaling, or visualization, not progressive relaxation.
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Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing dietary teaching to the guardian of a preschooler who has celiac disease. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend including in the preschooler's diet?
Correct Answer: Corn tortillas and black beans are gluten-free, safe for celiac disease. Rye bread, whole wheat pasta, and barley contain gluten, which is harmful to individuals with celiac disease.
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Question 3 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 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for four children in an emergency department. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: Acute epiglottitis with drooling indicates potential airway obstruction, a medical emergency requiring immediate assessment.
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