ATI RN
ATI RN Capstone Proctored Comprehensive Assessment A Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who is pregnant about nonstress testing. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pushing a button during fetal movement correlates with heart rate in nonstress tests. Dietary restrictions, oxytocin, and genetic testing are incorrect.
Question 2 of 5
A community health nurse is planning an educational program on Lyme disease for the general public. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the program?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: DEET repels ticks, reducing Lyme disease risk. Symptoms appear 3–30 days post-bite, early testing may be inaccurate, and squeezing ticks risks infection.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is undergoing brachytherapy with a low-dose radiation implant. Which of the following interventions should the nurse add to the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Instructing family to stay 1 m away minimizes radiation exposure. Removing linens, strict bed rest, and 2-hour visits are incorrect.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a class about using niacin to reduce LDL cholesterol. The nurse should include in the teaching that which of the following conditions is a contraindication for receiving this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Niacin is contraindicated in active liver disease due to hepatotoxicity risk. Asthma, hyperthyroidism, and hypertension are not absolute contraindications.
Question 5 of 5
A charge nurse observes smoke coming from a trash receptacle in the unit's waiting room. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Activating the fire alarm first alerts responders and initiates evacuation protocols, ensuring safety. Other actions follow based on the situation.