ATI CAPSTONE FUNDAMENTALS LATEST
UPDATE COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
• a nurse is updating a plan of care after an evaluation of a client who has
dysphagia, which interventions should the nurse include in the plan?.
Answer: have the client sit upright for 1 hr following meals (facilitates
swallowing of undigested food and reduce risk of aspiration)
• 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 assessing a client who has Parkinsons disease, what
manifestations should be expected?.
Answer: bradykinesia
• a nurse is teaching about measures to promote sleep with insomnia, what
statement indicates understanding?.
Answer: i should reduce my fluid intake to 2 hours before bedtime (2-4
hours before sleeping to prevent interruptions, a carb snack h.s., exercise 3h
prior to, avoid naps)
• a nurse is discussing immunity with a client who has received an
immunization, the nurse should identify that an immunization functions as
part of which of the following types of immunity?.
Answer: acquired immunity (artificial/acquired immunity occurs when
antigens from toxoids or immunizations are ADMINISTERED to a client,
once in the body, the stimulate the production of antibodies)
• a nurse is teaching a client about the correct use of a cane, what should the
nurse include?.
Answer: ensure the cane has a rubber cap hold the can on the stronger side
, flex the elbow slightly when using the cane use a quad cane for increased
support
• a charge nurse discovers that a nurse did not notify the provider that a
client's condition had changed. the charge nurse should identify that the
nurse is accountable for which of the following torts?.
Answer: negligence
• a nurse is planning a community education program about colorectal cancer.
which of the following risk factors should the nurse identify as modifiable?.
Answer: smoking alcohol consumption high-fat diet
• hypovolemia vital signs.
Answer: -hypothermia -tachycardia (attempting to maintain normal BP)
-thready pulse -hypotension -orthostatic hypotension -decreased central
venous pressure -tachypnea (increased respirations to compensate for lack of
fluid volume within the body) -hypoxia
• a nurse manager is providing staff education on the correct use of restraints.
what should be included in this education?.
Answer: restraints are a last resort NV and NS status should be assessed
every 2h use the least restrictive intervention possible and never let it
interfere with treatment thorough and timely documentation need to be
completed when restraints are applied
• a nurse in a providers office is assessing the motor skill development of a 15
month old toddler during a well-child visit, what gross motor skills should
the nurse expect?.
Answer: walks without assistance using a wide stance
• a nurse is reviewing psychosocial stages of development for a school-age
child, what would be an expected behavioral finding for this child?.
Answer: develop sense of industry through advances in learning, strive to
develop healthy self-respect by finding out in what areas they excel peer
groups plays important role in social development
• a nurse should teach which of the following clients requiring crutches about
UPDATE COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
• a nurse is updating a plan of care after an evaluation of a client who has
dysphagia, which interventions should the nurse include in the plan?.
Answer: have the client sit upright for 1 hr following meals (facilitates
swallowing of undigested food and reduce risk of aspiration)
• 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 assessing a client who has Parkinsons disease, what
manifestations should be expected?.
Answer: bradykinesia
• a nurse is teaching about measures to promote sleep with insomnia, what
statement indicates understanding?.
Answer: i should reduce my fluid intake to 2 hours before bedtime (2-4
hours before sleeping to prevent interruptions, a carb snack h.s., exercise 3h
prior to, avoid naps)
• a nurse is discussing immunity with a client who has received an
immunization, the nurse should identify that an immunization functions as
part of which of the following types of immunity?.
Answer: acquired immunity (artificial/acquired immunity occurs when
antigens from toxoids or immunizations are ADMINISTERED to a client,
once in the body, the stimulate the production of antibodies)
• a nurse is teaching a client about the correct use of a cane, what should the
nurse include?.
Answer: ensure the cane has a rubber cap hold the can on the stronger side
, flex the elbow slightly when using the cane use a quad cane for increased
support
• a charge nurse discovers that a nurse did not notify the provider that a
client's condition had changed. the charge nurse should identify that the
nurse is accountable for which of the following torts?.
Answer: negligence
• a nurse is planning a community education program about colorectal cancer.
which of the following risk factors should the nurse identify as modifiable?.
Answer: smoking alcohol consumption high-fat diet
• hypovolemia vital signs.
Answer: -hypothermia -tachycardia (attempting to maintain normal BP)
-thready pulse -hypotension -orthostatic hypotension -decreased central
venous pressure -tachypnea (increased respirations to compensate for lack of
fluid volume within the body) -hypoxia
• a nurse manager is providing staff education on the correct use of restraints.
what should be included in this education?.
Answer: restraints are a last resort NV and NS status should be assessed
every 2h use the least restrictive intervention possible and never let it
interfere with treatment thorough and timely documentation need to be
completed when restraints are applied
• a nurse in a providers office is assessing the motor skill development of a 15
month old toddler during a well-child visit, what gross motor skills should
the nurse expect?.
Answer: walks without assistance using a wide stance
• a nurse is reviewing psychosocial stages of development for a school-age
child, what would be an expected behavioral finding for this child?.
Answer: develop sense of industry through advances in learning, strive to
develop healthy self-respect by finding out in what areas they excel peer
groups plays important role in social development
• a nurse should teach which of the following clients requiring crutches about
