ATI RN
ATI RN Capstone Proctored Comprehensive Assessment A Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is accepting a telephone prescription for a client who requires medication for insomnia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Repeating the prescription back ensures accuracy and prevents errors. Other actions occur later or are incorrect.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 12 hr postoperative following a below-the-knee amputation. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using an overbed trapeze promotes mobility and prevents skin breakdown. Air mattresses, frequent rewrapping, and less frequent turning are less optimal.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has Crohn's disease. The nurse calculates that the client's BMI is 17.2. The nurse should document the client's weight status as being within which of the following categories?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A BMI below 18.5 is classified as underweight, fitting the client’s BMI of 17.2 due to Crohn’s-related malabsorption. Healthy weight is 18.5–24.9, overweight is 25.0–29.9, and obesity is 30.0+.
Question 5 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.