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ATI Capstone Post Assessments
Questions and Correct Detailed
Answers (Verified Answers)
Q: A pregnant client has a history of giving birth to one set of
twin boys, one term girl and 2 early spontaneous abortions. What is
her gravida and para?
Ans: She is gravida 4, Para 2
Gravida indicates the number of times the mother has been pregnant, regardless
of whether these pregnancies were carried to term. A current pregnancy, if any,
is included in this count.
Para indicates the number of >20 wks births (including viable and non-viable i.e.
stillbirths). Pregnancies consisting of multiples, such as twins or triplets, count as
ONE birth for the purpose of this notation.
Q: A nurse is providing care for an uncircumcised male newborn
and his mother. What information should be provided during
discharge regarding bathing of the penile area of the newborn male?
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Ans: To cleanse an uncircumcised penis, wash with soap and water and rinse the
penis. The foreskin should not be forced back or constriction may result.
Q: The 24-year-old client inquires about use of the diaphragm
for birth control. What five (5) instructions would be provided by
the nurse to explain use of the diaphragm?
Ans: ●A client should be properly fitted with a diaphragm by a provider.
●Replaced every 2 years and refitted for a 20% weight fluctuation, after
abdominal or pelvic surgery, and after every pregnancy.
●Requires proper insertion and removal. Prior to coitus, the diaphragm is inserted
vaginally over the cervix with spermicidal jelly or cream that is applied to the
cervical side of the dome and around the rim. The diaphragm can be inserted up
to 6 hr before intercourse and must stay in place 6 hr after intercourse but for no
more than 24 hr.
●Spermicide must be reapplied with each act of coitus.
●A client should empty her bladder prior to insertion of the diaphragm.
●Diaphragm should be washed with mild soap and warm water after each use.
Q: A nurse is providing teaching about fibrocystic breast tissue
with a client. What information will the nurse share with the client
about diagnostics used to confirm the diagnosis?
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Ans: Diagnostics for fibrocystic breast tissue include breast ultrasound and fine-
needle aspiration.
Q: A client asks the nurse how often she should get a
Papanicolaou (Pap) test. What is the correct response by the nurse
to the client?
Ans: 21: All women begin screening for cervical cancer
21-29: Pap test every 3 years; HPV unnecessary unless needed following an
abnormalPap test
30-65: Pap and HPV every 5 years
Older than 65: May discontinue testing if regular screenings have been negative; If
diagnosed with cervical precancer, continue to screen
Q: List three (3) actions by the nurse should take during the
assessment and data collection steps.
Ans: Recognize patterns or trends.
Compare the data with expected standards or reference ranges.
Arrive at conclusions to guide nursing care.
Master01 | 2025/2026 | Latest update
ATI Capstone Post Assessments
Questions and Correct Detailed
Answers (Verified Answers)
Q: A pregnant client has a history of giving birth to one set of
twin boys, one term girl and 2 early spontaneous abortions. What is
her gravida and para?
Ans: She is gravida 4, Para 2
Gravida indicates the number of times the mother has been pregnant, regardless
of whether these pregnancies were carried to term. A current pregnancy, if any,
is included in this count.
Para indicates the number of >20 wks births (including viable and non-viable i.e.
stillbirths). Pregnancies consisting of multiples, such as twins or triplets, count as
ONE birth for the purpose of this notation.
Q: A nurse is providing care for an uncircumcised male newborn
and his mother. What information should be provided during
discharge regarding bathing of the penile area of the newborn male?
Master01 | 2025/2026 | Latest update
, 2
Ans: To cleanse an uncircumcised penis, wash with soap and water and rinse the
penis. The foreskin should not be forced back or constriction may result.
Q: The 24-year-old client inquires about use of the diaphragm
for birth control. What five (5) instructions would be provided by
the nurse to explain use of the diaphragm?
Ans: ●A client should be properly fitted with a diaphragm by a provider.
●Replaced every 2 years and refitted for a 20% weight fluctuation, after
abdominal or pelvic surgery, and after every pregnancy.
●Requires proper insertion and removal. Prior to coitus, the diaphragm is inserted
vaginally over the cervix with spermicidal jelly or cream that is applied to the
cervical side of the dome and around the rim. The diaphragm can be inserted up
to 6 hr before intercourse and must stay in place 6 hr after intercourse but for no
more than 24 hr.
●Spermicide must be reapplied with each act of coitus.
●A client should empty her bladder prior to insertion of the diaphragm.
●Diaphragm should be washed with mild soap and warm water after each use.
Q: A nurse is providing teaching about fibrocystic breast tissue
with a client. What information will the nurse share with the client
about diagnostics used to confirm the diagnosis?
Master01 | 2025/2026 | Latest update
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Ans: Diagnostics for fibrocystic breast tissue include breast ultrasound and fine-
needle aspiration.
Q: A client asks the nurse how often she should get a
Papanicolaou (Pap) test. What is the correct response by the nurse
to the client?
Ans: 21: All women begin screening for cervical cancer
21-29: Pap test every 3 years; HPV unnecessary unless needed following an
abnormalPap test
30-65: Pap and HPV every 5 years
Older than 65: May discontinue testing if regular screenings have been negative; If
diagnosed with cervical precancer, continue to screen
Q: List three (3) actions by the nurse should take during the
assessment and data collection steps.
Ans: Recognize patterns or trends.
Compare the data with expected standards or reference ranges.
Arrive at conclusions to guide nursing care.
Master01 | 2025/2026 | Latest update
