ATI CAPSTONE FUNDAMENTALS EXAM 2024 QUESTIONS AND DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS INCLUDING RATIONALES (GRADED A+)

ATI CAPSTONE FUNDAMENTALS EXAM
2024 QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
CORRECT ANSWERS INCLUDING
RATIONALES (GRADED A+)
a nurse is caring for a pt who is scheduled for a cataract surgery,
the client states "is see just fine and have decided to cancel my
surgery". which of the following responses should the nurse make?
- ANSWER-share with me more about the thoughts that are
concerning you
a nurse is teaching a client about the use of a MDI, which
instruction should the nurse include in the teaching? - ANSWERinhale the medication deeply for 3-5seconds
(hold breath for 10s after inhalation, shake MDI vigorously, hold
mouthpiece 2.5-5cm/1- 2in in front of mouth)
a nurse is teaching a group of AP about the expected
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integumentary changes in OA, which should the nurse include -
ANSWER-decrease in elasticity
(increase in pigmentation, decrease in subq and moisture levels)
a nurse is monitoring a client who has been receiving intermittent
enteral feedings, what should the nurse identify as an intolerance
to the feeding? - ANSWER-nausea
(vomiting, dumping syndrome-change the rate or type of formula)
a nurse enters a clients room and sees smoke coming from the
trash can. which of the following actions should the nurse take first
- ANSWER-evacuate the room
(RACE)
a nurse is assisting a client who signed an informed consent form
for surgery but has since expressed doubts about the need for
surgery, which of the following statements should the nurse make?
- ANSWER-the surgeon will answer your questions before surgery
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a nurse is reviewing info about advance directives with a newly
admitted client. which of the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching? - ANSWER-i have a
living will that outlines my wishes when i am unable to make a
decision
a nurse is caring for an OA who has a nonpalpable skin lesion that
is less than 0.5cm (0.2in) in diameter. which of the following terms
should the nurse use to document this finding? - ANSWER-macule
(nonpalpable smaller than 1cm, ex: freckle)
a community health nurse is teaching a group of clients about first
aid for different types of wounds. which of the following client
statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? -
ANSWER-i should apply clean dressings over the top of blood
saturated dressings and hold pressure
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(to prevent disruption of wound tissue)
a nurse is sitting with the partner of a client who recently died.
which of the following actions should the nurse take to facilitate
mourning? - ANSWER-encourage the partner to ask for help when
needed