ATI CAPSTONE FUNDAMENTALS TEST BANK
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
BUNDLED EXAMS FULL SOLUTION VIEW
AHEAD EXAM 2026
◉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 caring for a client with a closed head injury. when pressure
is applied to the client's nail beds, the clients eyes open and adduction of
the arms with flexion of the elbows and wrists is noted. the client also
moans with stimulation, what is the GCS? Answer: 7
eye opening 1-4
verbal 1-5
motor 1-6
◉a nurse should teach which of the following clients requiring crutches
about how to use a three point gait? Answer: a client who has a R femur
fracture with no weight bearing on the affected leg
,(bears all weight on one foot, then both shoulders on crutches, and
uninvolved leg, the affected leg does not touch the ground)
◉a nurse is providing teaching about the Mediterranean diet to a client
newly who has a new diagnosis of hypertension. what statement
indicates need for further teaching? Answer: i will limit my intake of
red meat to 2x weekly
(should be limited to 2x monthly)
◉a nurse is providing dietary education to a client with cholecystitis
who has been prescribed a low-fat diet. which of the following meal
selections by the client indicates understanding of education? Answer:
roast turkey, rice pilaf, green beans
◉a client with cystocele is encouraged to exercise to strengthen pelvic
floor muscles and prevent pelvic organ prolapse. What exercise will the
client need to perform Answer: Kegals
(reduce pelvic prolapse and stress urinary incontinence)
◉a nurse is caring for an older adult client with delirium. which
intervention will most likely reduce the client's risk for falls? Answer:
hourly rounding by the nurse
, ◉a nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed furosemide.
which of the following foods should the nurse encourage this to include
in his diet? Answer: oranges
(along with dried fruits, tomatoes, avocados, dried peas, meats, broccoli,
bananas are good for a potassium wasting diuretic)
◉a menopausal client is having difficulty getting to sleep and asks what
actions she should incorporate in her daily routine to promote sleep. the
nurse would encourage, which of the below measures to promote sleep?
Answer: limit alcohol and nicotine prior to bedtime
(at least 4 hours)
◉a nurse is caring for several clients prescribed heat/cold therapies.
which of the following clients are at risk of injury from these therapies?
SATA Answer: use caution with clients who are very young, older adult,
fair skinned, impaired cognition, and comorbidities --> higher risk for
fragile skin
◉a nurse is caring for a client with HF who has evidence of dyspnea,
bibasalar crackles and frothy sputum. what dietary recommendations
should be provided to this client in management of their HF? Answer:
reduce sodium intake
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
BUNDLED EXAMS FULL SOLUTION VIEW
AHEAD EXAM 2026
◉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 caring for a client with a closed head injury. when pressure
is applied to the client's nail beds, the clients eyes open and adduction of
the arms with flexion of the elbows and wrists is noted. the client also
moans with stimulation, what is the GCS? Answer: 7
eye opening 1-4
verbal 1-5
motor 1-6
◉a nurse should teach which of the following clients requiring crutches
about how to use a three point gait? Answer: a client who has a R femur
fracture with no weight bearing on the affected leg
,(bears all weight on one foot, then both shoulders on crutches, and
uninvolved leg, the affected leg does not touch the ground)
◉a nurse is providing teaching about the Mediterranean diet to a client
newly who has a new diagnosis of hypertension. what statement
indicates need for further teaching? Answer: i will limit my intake of
red meat to 2x weekly
(should be limited to 2x monthly)
◉a nurse is providing dietary education to a client with cholecystitis
who has been prescribed a low-fat diet. which of the following meal
selections by the client indicates understanding of education? Answer:
roast turkey, rice pilaf, green beans
◉a client with cystocele is encouraged to exercise to strengthen pelvic
floor muscles and prevent pelvic organ prolapse. What exercise will the
client need to perform Answer: Kegals
(reduce pelvic prolapse and stress urinary incontinence)
◉a nurse is caring for an older adult client with delirium. which
intervention will most likely reduce the client's risk for falls? Answer:
hourly rounding by the nurse
, ◉a nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed furosemide.
which of the following foods should the nurse encourage this to include
in his diet? Answer: oranges
(along with dried fruits, tomatoes, avocados, dried peas, meats, broccoli,
bananas are good for a potassium wasting diuretic)
◉a menopausal client is having difficulty getting to sleep and asks what
actions she should incorporate in her daily routine to promote sleep. the
nurse would encourage, which of the below measures to promote sleep?
Answer: limit alcohol and nicotine prior to bedtime
(at least 4 hours)
◉a nurse is caring for several clients prescribed heat/cold therapies.
which of the following clients are at risk of injury from these therapies?
SATA Answer: use caution with clients who are very young, older adult,
fair skinned, impaired cognition, and comorbidities --> higher risk for
fragile skin
◉a nurse is caring for a client with HF who has evidence of dyspnea,
bibasalar crackles and frothy sputum. what dietary recommendations
should be provided to this client in management of their HF? Answer:
reduce sodium intake
