ATI RN
RN ATI Capstone Proctored Comprehensive Assessment Form B Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who is postpartum about caring for their newborn's umbilical cord. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: Cleaning the area around the base of the cord with water helps prevent infection and promotes healing. Covering the cord with a diaper traps moisture, increasing infection risk. Petroleum jelly interferes with drying, and minor bleeding when the stump falls off is normal.
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Question 2 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client to the medical-surgical unit. The Patient Self-Determination Act requires the nurse to perform which of the following actions during the admission process?
Correct Answer: The Patient Self-Determination Act mandates documenting advance directives. Providing proxy lists, end-of-life education, or attorney contacts are not required.
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Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for spironolactone and reports that they forgot to tell the provider that they take over-the-counter supplements. The nurse should instruct the client to avoid which of the following supplements?
Correct Answer: Spironolactone is potassium-sparing; potassium supplements can cause hyperkalemia. Iron, calcium, and magnesium are not contraindicated.
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Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a peritoneal catheter that requires a dressing change. Identify the sequence of actions the nurse should take.
Correct Answer: Masking first reduces infection risk, followed by removing the old dressing, creating a sterile field, and applying gauze pads to maintain asepsis.
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Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to insert an indwelling urinary catheter for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: Cleansing the meatus with antiseptic solution is the first step to reduce infection risk. Lubrication, draping, and syringe attachment follow after ensuring a sterile field.
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