ATI CAPSTONE POST ASSESSMENTS EXAM 2026/2027 ||
NURSING CLINICAL READINESS REVIEW || VERIFIED
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS || HIGH-YIELD STUDY GUIDE ||
COMPLETE TEST BANK || GRADED A+
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? -
CORRECT ANSWER -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.
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? - CORRECT ANSWER -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.
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? - CORRECT ANSWER -●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.
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? - CORRECT ANSWER -Diagnostics for fibrocystic
breast tissue include breast ultrasound and fine-needle aspiration.
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? - CORRECT
ANSWER -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
List three (3) actions by the nurse should take during the assessment and data
collection steps. - CORRECT ANSWER -Recognize patterns or trends.
Compare the data with expected standards or reference ranges.
Arrive at conclusions to guide nursing care.
When witnessing an informed consent the nurse must ensure that the provider
gives the client the necessary procedural information. Identify information the
provider should disclose to the client to obtain an informed consent. What is the
role of the nurse in this process? - CORRECT ANSWER -The Provider
obtains the informed consent. To do so, the provider must give the client:
· The purpose of the procedure· A complete description of the procedure.
· A description of the professional who will perform and participate in the
procedure.
· A description of the potential harm, pain or discomfort that might occur.
· Options for other treatments.
NURSING CLINICAL READINESS REVIEW || VERIFIED
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS || HIGH-YIELD STUDY GUIDE ||
COMPLETE TEST BANK || GRADED A+
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? -
CORRECT ANSWER -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.
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? - CORRECT ANSWER -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.
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? - CORRECT ANSWER -●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.
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? - CORRECT ANSWER -Diagnostics for fibrocystic
breast tissue include breast ultrasound and fine-needle aspiration.
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? - CORRECT
ANSWER -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
List three (3) actions by the nurse should take during the assessment and data
collection steps. - CORRECT ANSWER -Recognize patterns or trends.
Compare the data with expected standards or reference ranges.
Arrive at conclusions to guide nursing care.
When witnessing an informed consent the nurse must ensure that the provider
gives the client the necessary procedural information. Identify information the
provider should disclose to the client to obtain an informed consent. What is the
role of the nurse in this process? - CORRECT ANSWER -The Provider
obtains the informed consent. To do so, the provider must give the client:
· The purpose of the procedure· A complete description of the procedure.
· A description of the professional who will perform and participate in the
procedure.
· A description of the potential harm, pain or discomfort that might occur.
· Options for other treatments.
