ATI Capstone Fundamentals 2025 Update –
Complete Study Guide & Practice Questions
REAL EXAM!!
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? - ANSWER ✔---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.
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 moanswer 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 beanswer
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)
Complete Study Guide & Practice Questions
REAL EXAM!!
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? - ANSWER ✔---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.
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 moanswer 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 beanswer
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)
