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ATI Capstone Fundamentals
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Q: a nurse is completing a nutritional assessment on a client and
measures BMI, which of the following readings correlates with a BMI
of an overweight client?
Ans: 25
below 18.5 - underweight range.
between 18.5 and 24.9 - healthy weight range.
between 25 and 29.9 - overweight range.
between 30 and 39.9 - obese range.
Q: 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?
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Ans: 2
(pH between 0-4)
Q: 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?
Ans: 7
eye opening 1-4
verbal 1-5
motor 1-6
Q: a nurse should teach which of the following clients requiring
crutches about how to use a three point gait?
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Ans: 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)
Q: 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?
Ans: i will limit my intake of red meat to 2x weekly
(should be limited to 2x monthly)
Q: 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?
Ans: roast turkey, rice pilaf, green beans
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ATI Capstone Fundamentals
Questions and Correct Detailed
Answers (Verified Answers)
Q: a nurse is completing a nutritional assessment on a client and
measures BMI, which of the following readings correlates with a BMI
of an overweight client?
Ans: 25
below 18.5 - underweight range.
between 18.5 and 24.9 - healthy weight range.
between 25 and 29.9 - overweight range.
between 30 and 39.9 - obese range.
Q: 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?
Master01 | 2025/2026 | Latest update
, 2
Ans: 2
(pH between 0-4)
Q: 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?
Ans: 7
eye opening 1-4
verbal 1-5
motor 1-6
Q: a nurse should teach which of the following clients requiring
crutches about how to use a three point gait?
Master01 | 2025/2026 | Latest update
, 3
Ans: 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)
Q: 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?
Ans: i will limit my intake of red meat to 2x weekly
(should be limited to 2x monthly)
Q: 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?
Ans: roast turkey, rice pilaf, green beans
Master01 | 2025/2026 | Latest update
