ATI RN
ATI Capstone Week 11 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse working in a community health center is preparing a flow sheet detailing essential screenings according to age group. At which developmental stage on the chart should the nurse add scoliosis screening?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Scoliosis screening is performed during pre-adolescence/adolescence (ages 10–15) due to rapid growth during puberty. It is not routine for older adults, toddlers/preschoolers, or infants.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client who is postoperative following a thyroidectomy. Which of the following data should the nurse identify as the priority to monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Airway patency is critical post-thyroidectomy due to swelling or hematoma risks. Temperature, pain, and urination are secondary.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a positive pregnancy test. The nurse is teaching the client about common discomforts in the first trimester of pregnancy as well as warning signs of potential danger. The nurse should instruct the client to call the clinic if she experiences which of the following manifestations?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Facial edema may indicate preeclampsia, requiring immediate evaluation. Nausea, leukorrhea, and urinary frequency are common first-trimester discomforts unless severe or accompanied by other symptoms.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is completing an assessment of a 2-month-old. Which of the following developmental skills is an expected finding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: At 2 months, infants follow objects with their eyes, reflecting visual tracking development. Grasping, laughing, and rolling typically emerge at 4–6 months.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to measure the fundal height of a client who is at 22 weeks of gestation. At which location should the nurse expect to palpate the fundus?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: At 22 weeks, the fundus is approximately 3 cm above the umbilicus, aligning with uterine growth patterns.