RN ATI CAPSTONE STUDY GUIDE 2026
PHARMACOLOGY AND SAFE MEDICATION
ADMINISTRATION QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
◉ Advance directives
Answer: Legal documents outlining healthcare preferences.
◉ Telehealth services
Answer: Remote healthcare consultations using technology.
◉ Diet for diabetes
Answer: Corn tortilla with black beans recommended.
◉ Celiac disease diet
Answer: Foods without gluten suitable for preschoolers.
◉ Orthostatic hypotension
Answer: Systolic BP drops 25 mm Hg upon sitting.
◉ Mechanical ventilation alarm
, Answer: High-pressure alarm indicates airway obstruction.
◉ Dysphagia diet
Answer: Scrambled eggs recommended for stroke patients.
◉ Indwelling urinary catheter
Answer: Position sterile drape exposing the perineum.
◉ Acute hemolytic reaction
Answer: Symptoms include chills and chest tightness.
◉ Labor pain management
Answer: Apply counterpressure during each contraction.
◉ Hearing aid care
Answer: Remove aids to disconnect battery safely.
◉ Sickle cell anemia management
Answer: Teach parents about home disease management.
◉ Hyperosmolar dehydration
Answer: Add water to formula for enteral feeding.
PHARMACOLOGY AND SAFE MEDICATION
ADMINISTRATION QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
◉ Advance directives
Answer: Legal documents outlining healthcare preferences.
◉ Telehealth services
Answer: Remote healthcare consultations using technology.
◉ Diet for diabetes
Answer: Corn tortilla with black beans recommended.
◉ Celiac disease diet
Answer: Foods without gluten suitable for preschoolers.
◉ Orthostatic hypotension
Answer: Systolic BP drops 25 mm Hg upon sitting.
◉ Mechanical ventilation alarm
, Answer: High-pressure alarm indicates airway obstruction.
◉ Dysphagia diet
Answer: Scrambled eggs recommended for stroke patients.
◉ Indwelling urinary catheter
Answer: Position sterile drape exposing the perineum.
◉ Acute hemolytic reaction
Answer: Symptoms include chills and chest tightness.
◉ Labor pain management
Answer: Apply counterpressure during each contraction.
◉ Hearing aid care
Answer: Remove aids to disconnect battery safely.
◉ Sickle cell anemia management
Answer: Teach parents about home disease management.
◉ Hyperosmolar dehydration
Answer: Add water to formula for enteral feeding.