ATI CAPSTONE PRE-ASSESSMENT EXAM TEST BANK
ACTUAL 2026/2027 HIGH YIELD PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE ACCURATE EXAM REAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS (100%
RELIABLE ANSWERS) CURRENTLY UPDATED VERSION
2026 EDITION | GUARANTEED PASS A+ |FULL REVISED ATI
CAPSTONE PRE-ASSESSMENT APPROVED EXAM | JUST
RELEASED
1. A nurse is caring for several clients prescribed heat/cold therapies.
Which of the following clients are at risk of injury from these therapies?
Select all that apply.
A. An older adult client prescribed heat therapy for hip pain
B. A middle-age adult client prescribed cold therapy for muscle spasms
C. A client with diabetes prescribed cold therapy for a fractured toe
D. A fair-skinned, school-age client prescribed heat therapy after a
soccer injury
E. A cognitively impaired older adult prescribed alternating heat and
cold therapy
Correct Answer: A, C, D, and E
,Rationale: The nurse should use extreme caution with clients who are
very young, older adults, fair-skinned, cognitively impaired, or have
comorbidities because they are at higher risk for fragile skin and
impaired sensory perception.
2. 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?
A. The TPN solution has an oily appearance and a layer of fat on top of
the solution
B. The TPN solution contains added electrolytes, vitamins, and trace
elements
C. The bag of TPN was prepared by the pharmacy 12 hours prior
D. The bag of TPN is labeled with the client's name, medical record
number, and prescription
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Before administration of TPN, the nurse should look for
"cracking" of the TPN solution. This occurs if the calcium or
phosphorus 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.
,3. What is the name of a legal document that instructs health care
providers and family members about what, if any, life-sustaining
treatment an individual wants if at some time the individual is unable
to make decisions?
A. Do Not Resuscitate
B. Informed consent
C. Living will
D. Durable power of attorney for health care
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A living will is a legal document that specifically outlines a
client's wishes regarding life-sustaining treatment. A DNR order is
written by the provider when the client requests not to be
resuscitated in the event of cardiac arrest. Informed consent is
consent to surgery or a procedure. A durable power of attorney for
health care designates another person to make health care decisions
for the client.
4. A nurse manager is providing staff education on the correct use of
restraints. Which of the following should be included in this education?
Select all that apply.
A. Restraints should not interfere with treatment
, B. Restraints should not be used because of short staffing
C. It is not necessary to document the behaviors making restraint
necessary
D. Staff must document type and location of the restraint and time
applied
E. Assess neurovascular and neurosensory status every 2 hours
Correct Answer: A, B, D, and E
Rationale: Restraints should be applied as a last resort after other
measures have been used. Thorough and timely documentation needs
to be completed when restraints are applied, following protocol and
policy. Neurovascular and neurosensory assessments must be
performed regularly.
5. A nurse is assessing four clients for fluid balance. The nurse should
identify that which of the following clients is exhibiting manifestations
of dehydration?
A. A client who has a temperature of 39°C (102°F)
B. A client who has moist mucous membranes
C. A client who has a urine specific gravity of 1.010
D. A client who has clear yellow urine
ACTUAL 2026/2027 HIGH YIELD PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE ACCURATE EXAM REAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS (100%
RELIABLE ANSWERS) CURRENTLY UPDATED VERSION
2026 EDITION | GUARANTEED PASS A+ |FULL REVISED ATI
CAPSTONE PRE-ASSESSMENT APPROVED EXAM | JUST
RELEASED
1. A nurse is caring for several clients prescribed heat/cold therapies.
Which of the following clients are at risk of injury from these therapies?
Select all that apply.
A. An older adult client prescribed heat therapy for hip pain
B. A middle-age adult client prescribed cold therapy for muscle spasms
C. A client with diabetes prescribed cold therapy for a fractured toe
D. A fair-skinned, school-age client prescribed heat therapy after a
soccer injury
E. A cognitively impaired older adult prescribed alternating heat and
cold therapy
Correct Answer: A, C, D, and E
,Rationale: The nurse should use extreme caution with clients who are
very young, older adults, fair-skinned, cognitively impaired, or have
comorbidities because they are at higher risk for fragile skin and
impaired sensory perception.
2. 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?
A. The TPN solution has an oily appearance and a layer of fat on top of
the solution
B. The TPN solution contains added electrolytes, vitamins, and trace
elements
C. The bag of TPN was prepared by the pharmacy 12 hours prior
D. The bag of TPN is labeled with the client's name, medical record
number, and prescription
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Before administration of TPN, the nurse should look for
"cracking" of the TPN solution. This occurs if the calcium or
phosphorus 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.
,3. What is the name of a legal document that instructs health care
providers and family members about what, if any, life-sustaining
treatment an individual wants if at some time the individual is unable
to make decisions?
A. Do Not Resuscitate
B. Informed consent
C. Living will
D. Durable power of attorney for health care
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A living will is a legal document that specifically outlines a
client's wishes regarding life-sustaining treatment. A DNR order is
written by the provider when the client requests not to be
resuscitated in the event of cardiac arrest. Informed consent is
consent to surgery or a procedure. A durable power of attorney for
health care designates another person to make health care decisions
for the client.
4. A nurse manager is providing staff education on the correct use of
restraints. Which of the following should be included in this education?
Select all that apply.
A. Restraints should not interfere with treatment
, B. Restraints should not be used because of short staffing
C. It is not necessary to document the behaviors making restraint
necessary
D. Staff must document type and location of the restraint and time
applied
E. Assess neurovascular and neurosensory status every 2 hours
Correct Answer: A, B, D, and E
Rationale: Restraints should be applied as a last resort after other
measures have been used. Thorough and timely documentation needs
to be completed when restraints are applied, following protocol and
policy. Neurovascular and neurosensory assessments must be
performed regularly.
5. A nurse is assessing four clients for fluid balance. The nurse should
identify that which of the following clients is exhibiting manifestations
of dehydration?
A. A client who has a temperature of 39°C (102°F)
B. A client who has moist mucous membranes
C. A client who has a urine specific gravity of 1.010
D. A client who has clear yellow urine
