ATI RN
ATI RN Capstone Proctored Comprehensive Assessment A Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about caring for a client who has neutropenia. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Monitoring temperature every 4 hours detects infections early. Clean technique, child visitors, and infrequent cleaning increase infection risk.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 3-year-old toddler who has dehydration. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A heart rate of 148/min indicates tachycardia, suggesting worsening dehydration. Potassium, respiratory rate, and sodium are normal.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing regular and NPH insulin in the same syringe for a client who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering within 5 minutes ensures stability. Shaking vials, withdrawing NPH first, or injecting air into regular insulin first are incorrect techniques.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client following an involuntary admission to an acute mental health facility. The client states, 'I'm afraid they will give me drugs that put me to sleep.' Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Respecting the right to refuse medications reassures the client. Other responses dismiss concerns or disregard rights.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has hypothyroidism. The client's calcium level is 7.6 mg/dL. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypocalcemia (7.6 mg/dL) causes muscle twitching due to neuromuscular excitability. Hypertension, bounding pulse, and hypoactive bowels are not expected.