ATI RN
RN ATI Capstone Proctored Comprehensive Assessment Form B Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching the parents of a school-age child who has sickle cell anemia about managing the disease at home. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: Sudden headaches may indicate a crisis or stroke. Immunizations are essential, heat (not cold) relieves pain, and hydration prevents crises.
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Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about using transdermal scopolamine to treat motion sickness. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: Applying the patch before travel ensures effectiveness. It goes behind the ear, dislodged patches need new sites, and refrigeration is not required.
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Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning postoperative care for a client who is scheduled for a thoracotomy with chest tube placement. Which of the following pieces of equipment should the nurse plan to have at the client's bedside?
Correct Answer: A padded clamp secures chest tubes, preventing dislodgement. Other equipment is not specific to chest tube care.
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Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a preschooler who is in an acute care facility. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: Encouraging play with toys like a pounding board reduces anxiety. New routines, medical jargon, or assessments without parents may increase distress.
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