ATI CAPSTONE PRE-ASSESSMENT QUIZ |LATEST
UPDATED 2026/2027 |A COMPLETE SOLUTION ALL
ANSWERS GET IT 100% CORRECT |VERIFIED BEST
GRADED A+ FOR SUCCESS
A nurse is assessing a client who has a pressure ulcer. The nurse should
recognize which of the following findings is a manifestation of a stage 3
pressure ulcer?
Necrotic subcutaneous tissue
Manifestations of a stage 3 pressure ulcer can include full-thickness skin
loss with necrotic subcutaneous tissue.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a tracheostomy. Select the 3
findings that require immediate follow-up. SATA
BP on day 2
O2 Sat on day 2
Tracheal secretions
Breath sounds day 1
RR day 2
O2 sat on day 2
Tracheal secretions
RR day 2
The client's O2sat is below the expected reference range indicating
hypoxia. Thick yellow secretions are a manifestation of a respiratory
infection. The client's RR is greater than the expected reference range
indicating hypoxia.
, A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following abdominal
surgery. The surgeon initially prescribes a clear liquid diet. Which of the
following items should the nurse include on the client's lunch tray?
Cranberry juice
Cranberry juice is an acceptable component of a clear liquid diet, along
with apple juice and grape juice.
A nurse in a clinic is talking with a client who has a new diagnosis of
osteoarthritis. The nurse should anticipate that the client will require
teaching about which of the following medications?
Acetaminophen
According to the American Pain Society, acetaminophen is the primary
drug of choice for treating osteoarthritis. The provider would likely begin
with this medication.
A nurse in a dialysis center is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis
of end-stage kidney disease. When he arrives for his first dialysis
treatment, he tells the nurse, "I decided to come today, but I am not sure
if I will need to come back again this week. I am feeling much better
since my discharge from the hospital and I think my kidneys are working
again." The nurse should identify that this client is demonstrating which
of the following Kubler-Ross stages of grieving?
Denial
During the denial stage of Kubler-Ross' stages of grieving, the client acts
as though nothing has happened and might refuse to believe or
understand that a loss has occured.
A nurse is caring for a client who states, "I have to get out of this
hospital! They have found my address and are coming for my family!" The
nurse responds, "Don't worry, no one will harm your family." Which of the
following types of communication breakdown does this response
represent?
UPDATED 2026/2027 |A COMPLETE SOLUTION ALL
ANSWERS GET IT 100% CORRECT |VERIFIED BEST
GRADED A+ FOR SUCCESS
A nurse is assessing a client who has a pressure ulcer. The nurse should
recognize which of the following findings is a manifestation of a stage 3
pressure ulcer?
Necrotic subcutaneous tissue
Manifestations of a stage 3 pressure ulcer can include full-thickness skin
loss with necrotic subcutaneous tissue.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a tracheostomy. Select the 3
findings that require immediate follow-up. SATA
BP on day 2
O2 Sat on day 2
Tracheal secretions
Breath sounds day 1
RR day 2
O2 sat on day 2
Tracheal secretions
RR day 2
The client's O2sat is below the expected reference range indicating
hypoxia. Thick yellow secretions are a manifestation of a respiratory
infection. The client's RR is greater than the expected reference range
indicating hypoxia.
, A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following abdominal
surgery. The surgeon initially prescribes a clear liquid diet. Which of the
following items should the nurse include on the client's lunch tray?
Cranberry juice
Cranberry juice is an acceptable component of a clear liquid diet, along
with apple juice and grape juice.
A nurse in a clinic is talking with a client who has a new diagnosis of
osteoarthritis. The nurse should anticipate that the client will require
teaching about which of the following medications?
Acetaminophen
According to the American Pain Society, acetaminophen is the primary
drug of choice for treating osteoarthritis. The provider would likely begin
with this medication.
A nurse in a dialysis center is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis
of end-stage kidney disease. When he arrives for his first dialysis
treatment, he tells the nurse, "I decided to come today, but I am not sure
if I will need to come back again this week. I am feeling much better
since my discharge from the hospital and I think my kidneys are working
again." The nurse should identify that this client is demonstrating which
of the following Kubler-Ross stages of grieving?
Denial
During the denial stage of Kubler-Ross' stages of grieving, the client acts
as though nothing has happened and might refuse to believe or
understand that a loss has occured.
A nurse is caring for a client who states, "I have to get out of this
hospital! They have found my address and are coming for my family!" The
nurse responds, "Don't worry, no one will harm your family." Which of the
following types of communication breakdown does this response
represent?
