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ATI Capstone Comprehensive Exam B
2026 Latest Questions and Answers
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Patient refused a newly open fentanyl patch. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take? [ Ans: ] Ask another nurse to witness the
disposal of the new patch.
Client receiving heparin continuous IV infusion and warfarin 5 mg PO
daily. Lab values are aPTT 98 seconds and INR 1.8 [ Ans: ] Withhold the
heparin infusion
A nurse at an urgent care clinic is assessing a client who reports impaired
vision in one eye . Which indicates the client has a detached retina [ Ans:
] Floating dark spots
infant with hydrocephalus 6 hr post op following ventriculoperitoneal
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shunt placement . finding to report to provider [ Ans: ] Irritability when
being held. signifies increased ICP
Assessing a newborn heart rate follow actions the nurse should take [
Ans: ] Auscultate the apical pulse and count beats for at least 1 min.
Caring for a client who has a fecal impaction actions to be taken when
digitally evacuating the stool [ Ans: ] Insert a lubricated gloved finger
and advance along the rectal wall.
Dietary teaching for a new prescription of phenelzine [ Ans: ] Broccoli,
Yogurt, Cream Cheese
Nurse administers incorrect dose of medication. Which facts related to
incident report should the nurse document in the client's medical record?
[ Ans: ] Time the medication was given
Nurse on pediatric unit received shift report on 4 children. Which should
the nurse assess first? [ Ans: ] A 10-year old child who is awaiting
, 2
surgery for an appendectomy and experienced sudden relief of pain. Can
indicate peritonitis from a ruptured appendix.
Community health nurse providing teaching on home safety for older
adults [ Ans: ] Have grab bars installed around your bathtub and toilet.
School age child with scald burns on both hands and wrists suspected
abuse [ Ans: ] Contact child protective services.
Client who has acute blood loss following trauma refuses potentially life
saving blood transfusion [ Ans: ] Explore the client's reasons fro refusing
the treatment
Discussing common prenatal discomfort 20 weeks gestational [ Ans: ] I
will wear a supportive bra overnight
Discharge instructions to client to received home oxygen therapy [ Ans: ]
Wear clothing made with cotton fabrics while oxygen is in use.
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Preparing an educational session about advocacy to a group of nurses [
Ans: ] Advocacy is a leadership role that helps others to self actualize
Continuous bladder irrigation following transurethral resection of
prostate. Bladder spasms and decreased urinary output [ Ans: ] Irrigate
the catheter with 0.9% sodium chloride irrigation
Child with sickle cell anemia and is having a vaso-occlusive crisis [ Ans: ]
Infuse IV fluids
Client teaching about the basal body temp method for birth control [
Ans: ] Your body temperature might decrease slightly just prior to
ovulation
Caring for a client who is unconscious and requires emergency medical
procedures. Unable to locate family to obtain consent [ Ans: ] Proceed
with provision of medical care
Client who has fluid volume overload. Which tasks can nurse delegate to
UAP [ Ans: ] Measure the client's daily weight
ATI Capstone Comprehensive Exam B
2026 Latest Questions and Answers
(100% Expert Answers) A+
Patient refused a newly open fentanyl patch. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take? [ Ans: ] Ask another nurse to witness the
disposal of the new patch.
Client receiving heparin continuous IV infusion and warfarin 5 mg PO
daily. Lab values are aPTT 98 seconds and INR 1.8 [ Ans: ] Withhold the
heparin infusion
A nurse at an urgent care clinic is assessing a client who reports impaired
vision in one eye . Which indicates the client has a detached retina [ Ans:
] Floating dark spots
infant with hydrocephalus 6 hr post op following ventriculoperitoneal
© 2026
shunt placement . finding to report to provider [ Ans: ] Irritability when
being held. signifies increased ICP
Assessing a newborn heart rate follow actions the nurse should take [
Ans: ] Auscultate the apical pulse and count beats for at least 1 min.
Caring for a client who has a fecal impaction actions to be taken when
digitally evacuating the stool [ Ans: ] Insert a lubricated gloved finger
and advance along the rectal wall.
Dietary teaching for a new prescription of phenelzine [ Ans: ] Broccoli,
Yogurt, Cream Cheese
Nurse administers incorrect dose of medication. Which facts related to
incident report should the nurse document in the client's medical record?
[ Ans: ] Time the medication was given
Nurse on pediatric unit received shift report on 4 children. Which should
the nurse assess first? [ Ans: ] A 10-year old child who is awaiting
, 2
surgery for an appendectomy and experienced sudden relief of pain. Can
indicate peritonitis from a ruptured appendix.
Community health nurse providing teaching on home safety for older
adults [ Ans: ] Have grab bars installed around your bathtub and toilet.
School age child with scald burns on both hands and wrists suspected
abuse [ Ans: ] Contact child protective services.
Client who has acute blood loss following trauma refuses potentially life
saving blood transfusion [ Ans: ] Explore the client's reasons fro refusing
the treatment
Discussing common prenatal discomfort 20 weeks gestational [ Ans: ] I
will wear a supportive bra overnight
Discharge instructions to client to received home oxygen therapy [ Ans: ]
Wear clothing made with cotton fabrics while oxygen is in use.
© 2026
Preparing an educational session about advocacy to a group of nurses [
Ans: ] Advocacy is a leadership role that helps others to self actualize
Continuous bladder irrigation following transurethral resection of
prostate. Bladder spasms and decreased urinary output [ Ans: ] Irrigate
the catheter with 0.9% sodium chloride irrigation
Child with sickle cell anemia and is having a vaso-occlusive crisis [ Ans: ]
Infuse IV fluids
Client teaching about the basal body temp method for birth control [
Ans: ] Your body temperature might decrease slightly just prior to
ovulation
Caring for a client who is unconscious and requires emergency medical
procedures. Unable to locate family to obtain consent [ Ans: ] Proceed
with provision of medical care
Client who has fluid volume overload. Which tasks can nurse delegate to
UAP [ Ans: ] Measure the client's daily weight
