ATI RN Capstone Proctored Comprehensive
Assessment A
Part 1: Understanding the ATI Capstone Comprehensive Assessment
What is the ATI Capstone Comprehensive Assessment?
The ATI Capstone Comprehensive Assessment is a pre-graduation
assessment designed to evaluate your readiness for the NCLEX-RN. It is
part of the ATI Capstone Content Review program, a seven-week review
that covers all major nursing content areas.
The Capstone program includes:
• Comprehensive Assessment A (pre-test): Taken prior to completing
the Capstone Content Review
• Weekly content assessments: Covering each content area
• Comprehensive Assessment B (post-test): Taken after completing
the content review
Assessment Structure
Feature Detail
Format Proctored, computer-adaptive
Total Items 85 items (75 scored, 10 pretest)
Time Allotted 75 minutes
,Feature Detail
Question Types Multiple choice, alternate format, NGN case studies
Scoring Scaled score with proficiency level
Content Based on NCLEX Client Needs categories
Content Areas & Weekly Modules
The Capstone Content Review covers seven content modules over seven
weeks:
Week Content Module
1 Fundamentals
2 Pharmacology / Pharmacology II
3 Medical-Surgical / Medical-Surgical II
4 Maternal Newborn
5 Nursing Care of Children
6 Mental Health
7 Leadership / Community Health
The Comprehensive Assessments include the following content areas:
• Fundamentals
• Pharmacology
, • Medical-Surgical
• Maternal Newborn Care
• Mental Health
• Pediatrics
• Nutrition
• Leadership
• Community Health
ATI Capstone Assessment Item Counts
Assessment Items
Comprehensive Assessment A 85 items (75 scored)
Comprehensive Assessment B 85 items (75 scored)
Fundamentals 50 items
Pharmacology 50 items
Pharmacology 2 50 items
Adult Medical Surgical 50 items
Adult Medical Surgical 2 50 items
Maternal Newborn and Women's Health 50 items
Nursing Care of Children 50 items
, Assessment Items
Mental Health 50 items
Leadership/Community Health 50 items
Source: ATI Capstone Content Review Educator Implementation Guide
NCLEX Client Needs Categories (Test Blueprint)
The Comprehensive Assessment is based on the NCLEX-RN Client Needs
categories:
Client Need Category Approximate % of Exam
Management of Care 17–23%
Safety & Infection Control 9–15%
Health Promotion & Maintenance 6–12%
Psychosocial Integrity 6–12%
Basic Care & Comfort 6–12%
Pharmacological & Parenteral Therapies 12–18%
Reduction of Risk Potential 9–15%
Physiological Adaptation 11–17%
Effective Study Strategies
Assessment A
Part 1: Understanding the ATI Capstone Comprehensive Assessment
What is the ATI Capstone Comprehensive Assessment?
The ATI Capstone Comprehensive Assessment is a pre-graduation
assessment designed to evaluate your readiness for the NCLEX-RN. It is
part of the ATI Capstone Content Review program, a seven-week review
that covers all major nursing content areas.
The Capstone program includes:
• Comprehensive Assessment A (pre-test): Taken prior to completing
the Capstone Content Review
• Weekly content assessments: Covering each content area
• Comprehensive Assessment B (post-test): Taken after completing
the content review
Assessment Structure
Feature Detail
Format Proctored, computer-adaptive
Total Items 85 items (75 scored, 10 pretest)
Time Allotted 75 minutes
,Feature Detail
Question Types Multiple choice, alternate format, NGN case studies
Scoring Scaled score with proficiency level
Content Based on NCLEX Client Needs categories
Content Areas & Weekly Modules
The Capstone Content Review covers seven content modules over seven
weeks:
Week Content Module
1 Fundamentals
2 Pharmacology / Pharmacology II
3 Medical-Surgical / Medical-Surgical II
4 Maternal Newborn
5 Nursing Care of Children
6 Mental Health
7 Leadership / Community Health
The Comprehensive Assessments include the following content areas:
• Fundamentals
• Pharmacology
, • Medical-Surgical
• Maternal Newborn Care
• Mental Health
• Pediatrics
• Nutrition
• Leadership
• Community Health
ATI Capstone Assessment Item Counts
Assessment Items
Comprehensive Assessment A 85 items (75 scored)
Comprehensive Assessment B 85 items (75 scored)
Fundamentals 50 items
Pharmacology 50 items
Pharmacology 2 50 items
Adult Medical Surgical 50 items
Adult Medical Surgical 2 50 items
Maternal Newborn and Women's Health 50 items
Nursing Care of Children 50 items
, Assessment Items
Mental Health 50 items
Leadership/Community Health 50 items
Source: ATI Capstone Content Review Educator Implementation Guide
NCLEX Client Needs Categories (Test Blueprint)
The Comprehensive Assessment is based on the NCLEX-RN Client Needs
categories:
Client Need Category Approximate % of Exam
Management of Care 17–23%
Safety & Infection Control 9–15%
Health Promotion & Maintenance 6–12%
Psychosocial Integrity 6–12%
Basic Care & Comfort 6–12%
Pharmacological & Parenteral Therapies 12–18%
Reduction of Risk Potential 9–15%
Physiological Adaptation 11–17%
Effective Study Strategies
