ATI CAPSTONE PROCTORED FUNDAMENTALS VERSION 3/NEWEST UPDATE 2026
A nurse is assessing a client who has Parkinson's disease. Which of the following manifestations
should the nurse expect?
Pruritus
Hypertension
Bradykinesia
Xerostomia - (Correct Answer)-Bradykinesia;
The nurse should expect to find bradykinesia or difficulty moving in a client who has
Parkinson's disease.
A nurse is preparing to administer total parenteral nutrition (TPN) to a client. Which of the
following findings indicates a need to obtain a new bag of TPN before administering?
The TPN solution has an oily appearance and a layer of fat on top of the solution.
The TPN solution contains added electrolytes, vitamins and trace elements.
The bag of TPN was prepared by the pharmacy 12 hours prior.
The bag of TPN is labeled with the client's name, medical record number and prescription. -
(Correct Answer)-The TPN solution has an oily appearance and a layer of fat on top of the
solution;
Before administration of TPN, the nurse should look for "cracking" of TPN solution. This
occurs if the calcium or phosphorous content is high or if poor-salt albumin is added. A
"cracked" TPN solution has an oily appearance or a layer of fat on top of the solution and
should not be used.
A nurse is caring for a client who is admitted for observation and has full range of motion. Which
is the best manner to encourage this client to void?
Urinal
, 2
Bedpan
Bedside Commode
Client Bathroom - (Correct Answer)-Client Bathroom;
The goal is to encourage clients to maintain independence and privacy if the client has full
function and is able to safely complete ADLs.
A nurse is caring for a client with a stage 2 pressure ulcer. Define the characteristics of the ulcer.
Intact skin with an area of persistent, nonblanchable redness, typically over a bony prominence,
that may feel warmer or cooler than the adjacent tissue.
Full-thickness tissue loss with damage to or necrosis of subcutaneous tissue. The ulcer may
extend down to, but not through, underlying fascia.
Partial-thickness skin loss involving the epidermis and the dermis. The ulcer is visible and
superficial and may appear as an abrasion, blister, or shallow crater.
Full-thickness tissue loss with destruction, tissue necrosis, or damage to muscle, bone, or
supporting structures. There may be sinus tracts, deep pockets of infection, tunneling,
undermining, eschar or slough. - (Correct Answer)-Partial-thickness skin loss involving the
epidermis and the dermis. The ulcer is visible and superficial and may appear as an
abrasion, blister, or shallow crater. Edema persists, and the ulcer may become infected,
possibly with pain and scant drainage;
For a stage 2 pressure ulcer, the ulcer is described as partial-thickness, involving the epidermis
and dermis.
A nurse is reviewing psychosocial stages of development for a school-age child. What would be
an expected behavioral finding for this child?
Personalize values and beliefs and base reasoning on ethical fairness principles. Establish close
relationships. Have influences that help with formation of healthy self-concept, such family and
friends.
, 3
Develop sense of personal identity that family expectations influence. Peer relationships develop
as support system. Concerned with body images that media portray.
Develop sense of industry through advances in learning. Strive to develop healthy self- respect
by finding out in what areas they excel. Peer groups play important role in social development.
Take on new experiences and when unable to accomplish task may feel guilty or misbehave.
Generally do not exhibit stranger anxiety. Understand behavior in terms of what is socially
acceptable. - (Correct Answer)-Develop sense of industry through advances in learning.
Strive to develop healthy self- respect by finding out in what areas they excel. Peer groups
play important role in social development;
This behavior is an expected finding of School-age children 6-12 years.
A menopausal client is having difficulty getting to sleep and asks what actions she should
incorporate in her daily routine to promote sleep. The nurse would encourage, which of the
below measures to promote sleep?
Consume a warm drink at bedtime.
Take an evening walk before bedtime.
Take an afternoon nap.
Limit alcohol and nicotine prior to bedtime. - (Correct Answer)-Limit alcohol and nicotine
prior to bedtime;
Limit alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine at least 4 hr before bedtime.
A nurse is caring for a client with heart failure who has evidence of dyspnea, bibasilar crackles
and frothy sputum. What dietary recommendations should be provided to this client in
management of their heart failure?
Decrease protein intake.
Reduce sodium intake.
A nurse is assessing a client who has Parkinson's disease. Which of the following manifestations
should the nurse expect?
Pruritus
Hypertension
Bradykinesia
Xerostomia - (Correct Answer)-Bradykinesia;
The nurse should expect to find bradykinesia or difficulty moving in a client who has
Parkinson's disease.
A nurse is preparing to administer total parenteral nutrition (TPN) to a client. Which of the
following findings indicates a need to obtain a new bag of TPN before administering?
The TPN solution has an oily appearance and a layer of fat on top of the solution.
The TPN solution contains added electrolytes, vitamins and trace elements.
The bag of TPN was prepared by the pharmacy 12 hours prior.
The bag of TPN is labeled with the client's name, medical record number and prescription. -
(Correct Answer)-The TPN solution has an oily appearance and a layer of fat on top of the
solution;
Before administration of TPN, the nurse should look for "cracking" of TPN solution. This
occurs if the calcium or phosphorous content is high or if poor-salt albumin is added. A
"cracked" TPN solution has an oily appearance or a layer of fat on top of the solution and
should not be used.
A nurse is caring for a client who is admitted for observation and has full range of motion. Which
is the best manner to encourage this client to void?
Urinal
, 2
Bedpan
Bedside Commode
Client Bathroom - (Correct Answer)-Client Bathroom;
The goal is to encourage clients to maintain independence and privacy if the client has full
function and is able to safely complete ADLs.
A nurse is caring for a client with a stage 2 pressure ulcer. Define the characteristics of the ulcer.
Intact skin with an area of persistent, nonblanchable redness, typically over a bony prominence,
that may feel warmer or cooler than the adjacent tissue.
Full-thickness tissue loss with damage to or necrosis of subcutaneous tissue. The ulcer may
extend down to, but not through, underlying fascia.
Partial-thickness skin loss involving the epidermis and the dermis. The ulcer is visible and
superficial and may appear as an abrasion, blister, or shallow crater.
Full-thickness tissue loss with destruction, tissue necrosis, or damage to muscle, bone, or
supporting structures. There may be sinus tracts, deep pockets of infection, tunneling,
undermining, eschar or slough. - (Correct Answer)-Partial-thickness skin loss involving the
epidermis and the dermis. The ulcer is visible and superficial and may appear as an
abrasion, blister, or shallow crater. Edema persists, and the ulcer may become infected,
possibly with pain and scant drainage;
For a stage 2 pressure ulcer, the ulcer is described as partial-thickness, involving the epidermis
and dermis.
A nurse is reviewing psychosocial stages of development for a school-age child. What would be
an expected behavioral finding for this child?
Personalize values and beliefs and base reasoning on ethical fairness principles. Establish close
relationships. Have influences that help with formation of healthy self-concept, such family and
friends.
, 3
Develop sense of personal identity that family expectations influence. Peer relationships develop
as support system. Concerned with body images that media portray.
Develop sense of industry through advances in learning. Strive to develop healthy self- respect
by finding out in what areas they excel. Peer groups play important role in social development.
Take on new experiences and when unable to accomplish task may feel guilty or misbehave.
Generally do not exhibit stranger anxiety. Understand behavior in terms of what is socially
acceptable. - (Correct Answer)-Develop sense of industry through advances in learning.
Strive to develop healthy self- respect by finding out in what areas they excel. Peer groups
play important role in social development;
This behavior is an expected finding of School-age children 6-12 years.
A menopausal client is having difficulty getting to sleep and asks what actions she should
incorporate in her daily routine to promote sleep. The nurse would encourage, which of the
below measures to promote sleep?
Consume a warm drink at bedtime.
Take an evening walk before bedtime.
Take an afternoon nap.
Limit alcohol and nicotine prior to bedtime. - (Correct Answer)-Limit alcohol and nicotine
prior to bedtime;
Limit alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine at least 4 hr before bedtime.
A nurse is caring for a client with heart failure who has evidence of dyspnea, bibasilar crackles
and frothy sputum. What dietary recommendations should be provided to this client in
management of their heart failure?
Decrease protein intake.
Reduce sodium intake.
