ATI CAPSTONE FUNDAMENTALS
EXAM 2026/2027 WITH QUESTIONS
AND EXPERT-VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS | ALREADY GRADED A+ |
GUARANTEED SUCCESS
a client with cystocele is encouraged to exercise to strengthen pelvic floor muscles
and prevent pelvic organ prolapse. What exercise will the client need to perform -
ANSWER-Kegals
(reduce pelvic prolapse and stress urinary incontinence)
a nurse is caring for an older adult client with delirium. which intervention will
most likely reduce the client's risk for falls? - ANSWER-hourly rounding by the
nurse
a nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed furosemide. which of the
following foods should the nurse encourage this to include in his diet? -
ANSWER-oranges
,(along with dried fruits, tomatoes, avocados, dried peas, meats, broccoli, bananas
are good for a potassium wasting diuretic)
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? - ANSWER-limit
alcohol and nicotine prior to bedtime
(at least 4 hours)
a nurse is caring for several clients prescribed heat/cold therapies. which of the
following clients are at risk of injury from these therapies? SATA - ANSWER-use
caution with clients who are very young, older adult, fair skinned, impaired
cognition, and comorbidities --> higher risk for fragile skin
a nurse is caring for a client with HF who has evidence of dyspnea, bibasalar
crackles and frothy sputum. what dietary recommendations should be provided to
this client in management of their HF? - ANSWER-reduce sodium intake
(stop smoking, monitor fluid intake to 2L/d, increase protein, consume small
frequent meals that are soft and easy to chew)
a nurse is caring for a client receiving opiates for PM, initially after PM plan was
started the client was sedated and sleeping most of the time. after three days the
client is no longer sedated and sleeping regularly. what action should the nurse
take? - ANSWER-no action is needed at this time
(opiates initially cause sedation but it subsides with maintenance pain control)
, 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 the client to void? - ANSWER-
client bathroom
(promotes independence and ADLs)
a nurse is caring for a client with encephalopathy secondary to liver failure, the
client has been prescribed a high calorie, low protein diet. which of the following
meals are appropriate? - ANSWER-chicken breast, mashed potatoes, spinach
a client with hearing loss has been fitted for a hearing aid. which of the following
teaching points are important for the nurse to discuss with the client? - ANSWER-
use mild soap and water to clean the ear mold
a nurse is completing a nutritional assessment on a client and measures BMI,
which of the following readings correlates with a BMI of an overweight client? -
ANSWER-25
(25-29.9)
a nurse is verifying ng tube placement by the pH of aspirated gastric fluid. which
of the following pH values provides a good indication of correct tube placement? -
ANSWER-2
(pH between 0-4)
a nurse is caring for a client with a closed head injury. when pressure is applied to
the client's nail beds, the clients eyes open and adduction of the arms with flexion
of the elbows and wrists is noted. the client also moans with stimulation, what is
the GCS? - ANSWER-7
eye opening 1-4
EXAM 2026/2027 WITH QUESTIONS
AND EXPERT-VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS | ALREADY GRADED A+ |
GUARANTEED SUCCESS
a client with cystocele is encouraged to exercise to strengthen pelvic floor muscles
and prevent pelvic organ prolapse. What exercise will the client need to perform -
ANSWER-Kegals
(reduce pelvic prolapse and stress urinary incontinence)
a nurse is caring for an older adult client with delirium. which intervention will
most likely reduce the client's risk for falls? - ANSWER-hourly rounding by the
nurse
a nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed furosemide. which of the
following foods should the nurse encourage this to include in his diet? -
ANSWER-oranges
,(along with dried fruits, tomatoes, avocados, dried peas, meats, broccoli, bananas
are good for a potassium wasting diuretic)
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? - ANSWER-limit
alcohol and nicotine prior to bedtime
(at least 4 hours)
a nurse is caring for several clients prescribed heat/cold therapies. which of the
following clients are at risk of injury from these therapies? SATA - ANSWER-use
caution with clients who are very young, older adult, fair skinned, impaired
cognition, and comorbidities --> higher risk for fragile skin
a nurse is caring for a client with HF who has evidence of dyspnea, bibasalar
crackles and frothy sputum. what dietary recommendations should be provided to
this client in management of their HF? - ANSWER-reduce sodium intake
(stop smoking, monitor fluid intake to 2L/d, increase protein, consume small
frequent meals that are soft and easy to chew)
a nurse is caring for a client receiving opiates for PM, initially after PM plan was
started the client was sedated and sleeping most of the time. after three days the
client is no longer sedated and sleeping regularly. what action should the nurse
take? - ANSWER-no action is needed at this time
(opiates initially cause sedation but it subsides with maintenance pain control)
, 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 the client to void? - ANSWER-
client bathroom
(promotes independence and ADLs)
a nurse is caring for a client with encephalopathy secondary to liver failure, the
client has been prescribed a high calorie, low protein diet. which of the following
meals are appropriate? - ANSWER-chicken breast, mashed potatoes, spinach
a client with hearing loss has been fitted for a hearing aid. which of the following
teaching points are important for the nurse to discuss with the client? - ANSWER-
use mild soap and water to clean the ear mold
a nurse is completing a nutritional assessment on a client and measures BMI,
which of the following readings correlates with a BMI of an overweight client? -
ANSWER-25
(25-29.9)
a nurse is verifying ng tube placement by the pH of aspirated gastric fluid. which
of the following pH values provides a good indication of correct tube placement? -
ANSWER-2
(pH between 0-4)
a nurse is caring for a client with a closed head injury. when pressure is applied to
the client's nail beds, the clients eyes open and adduction of the arms with flexion
of the elbows and wrists is noted. the client also moans with stimulation, what is
the GCS? - ANSWER-7
eye opening 1-4
