ATI CAPSTONE- FUNDAMENTALS POST-STUDY QUIZ (QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS)
A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days postoperative following a total knee arthroplasty. Which of
the following findings indicates that the nurse should modify the client's plan of care?
Reports pain as a 5 on a scale of 0 to 10
A report of pain as 5 on a scale of 0 to 10 indicates the client is experiencing moderate pain. The
nurse should contact the provider to obtain a prescription for pain management interventions and
should update the client's plan of care.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new tracheostomy. The nurse should ensure that which of the
following pieces of equipment is present in the client's room?
An obturator
The nurse should ensure that a client who has a tracheostomy has an obturator at their bedside. If the
tracheostomy is dislodged, an obturator is used to reinsert the outer cannula of the tracheostomy.
The nurse should also ensure that a spare tracheostomy of the client's size, as well as a tracheostomy
of one size smaller, supplemental humidified air or oxygen, and suction equipment are at the client's
bedside to ensure safe client care.
A nurse is assessing a client who has multiple sclerosis. Which of the following assessments is the
nurse's priority?
Ability to swallow
The greatest risk to the client is aspiration due to dysphagia. Therefore, the nurse's priority
assessment is the client's ability to swallow.
A nurse is teaching a client who is scheduled for an intravenous pyelogram. The nurse should
identify that which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the procedure?
"Contrast dye will be used for this test."
, ATI CAPSTONE- FUNDAMENTALS POST-STUDY QUIZ (QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS)
The nurse should ensure the client understands that a contrast dye is injected through a vein to
visualize the passage of urine from the renal pelvis to the bladder. This study is used to diagnose
hematuria or obstruction of the urinary tract and can identify the presence of renal calculi or tumors.
A nurse manager is teaching about the rights of delegation to assistive personnel (AP) and practical
nurses (PN). Which of the following examples should the nurse manager include in the teaching?
Delegating a PN to insert an indwelling urinary catheter
The insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter is a nursing responsibility. The RN must be the one to
assess the client's need for catheterization and can then delegate the responsibility of insertion to a
PN. Due to the knowledge of anatomy and sterile technique, this task does not fall within the range of
function for an AP.
A nurse is planning to discharge a client who had a stroke 1 week ago to home. The nurse should
collaborate with which of the following members of the interprofessional team to assist the client
with the preparation of nutritious meals?
Registered dietitian
The nurse should collaborate with the registered dietitian for assistance with the preparation of
nutritious meals. The registered dietitian has the specific dietary knowledge to assist both the client
and those who may be assisting the client.
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is postoperative following abdominal surgery. Which
of the following age-related changes can result in delayed wound healing?
Decreased sebum production
A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days postoperative following a total knee arthroplasty. Which of
the following findings indicates that the nurse should modify the client's plan of care?
Reports pain as a 5 on a scale of 0 to 10
A report of pain as 5 on a scale of 0 to 10 indicates the client is experiencing moderate pain. The
nurse should contact the provider to obtain a prescription for pain management interventions and
should update the client's plan of care.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new tracheostomy. The nurse should ensure that which of the
following pieces of equipment is present in the client's room?
An obturator
The nurse should ensure that a client who has a tracheostomy has an obturator at their bedside. If the
tracheostomy is dislodged, an obturator is used to reinsert the outer cannula of the tracheostomy.
The nurse should also ensure that a spare tracheostomy of the client's size, as well as a tracheostomy
of one size smaller, supplemental humidified air or oxygen, and suction equipment are at the client's
bedside to ensure safe client care.
A nurse is assessing a client who has multiple sclerosis. Which of the following assessments is the
nurse's priority?
Ability to swallow
The greatest risk to the client is aspiration due to dysphagia. Therefore, the nurse's priority
assessment is the client's ability to swallow.
A nurse is teaching a client who is scheduled for an intravenous pyelogram. The nurse should
identify that which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the procedure?
"Contrast dye will be used for this test."
, ATI CAPSTONE- FUNDAMENTALS POST-STUDY QUIZ (QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS)
The nurse should ensure the client understands that a contrast dye is injected through a vein to
visualize the passage of urine from the renal pelvis to the bladder. This study is used to diagnose
hematuria or obstruction of the urinary tract and can identify the presence of renal calculi or tumors.
A nurse manager is teaching about the rights of delegation to assistive personnel (AP) and practical
nurses (PN). Which of the following examples should the nurse manager include in the teaching?
Delegating a PN to insert an indwelling urinary catheter
The insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter is a nursing responsibility. The RN must be the one to
assess the client's need for catheterization and can then delegate the responsibility of insertion to a
PN. Due to the knowledge of anatomy and sterile technique, this task does not fall within the range of
function for an AP.
A nurse is planning to discharge a client who had a stroke 1 week ago to home. The nurse should
collaborate with which of the following members of the interprofessional team to assist the client
with the preparation of nutritious meals?
Registered dietitian
The nurse should collaborate with the registered dietitian for assistance with the preparation of
nutritious meals. The registered dietitian has the specific dietary knowledge to assist both the client
and those who may be assisting the client.
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is postoperative following abdominal surgery. Which
of the following age-related changes can result in delayed wound healing?
Decreased sebum production
