ATI PN CAPSTONE EXAM V1

Teachers and lecturers use this locked documents to design exams, including MOCK EXAMS. The following questions are sourced from previous exams done by students ad verified by lecturers. All answers are correct and up to date. Good luck I your exams What is the ultimate purpose and goal of performance improvement activities? a. To increase efficiency b. To contain costs c. To improve processes d. To improve policies 9. The primary difference between practical nursing licensure and a nursing certification in an area of practice is that nursing licensure is: a. Insures competency and a nursing certification validates years of experience. b. Mandated by the American Nurses Association and a nursing certification are not. c. Is legally mandated by the states and a nursing certification is not. d. Renewed every two years and a nursing certification is renewed every five years. 10. What intervention is the best to relieve constipation during pregnancy? a. Increasing the consumption of fruits and vegetables b. Taking a mild over-the-counter laxative c. Lying flat on back when sleeping d. Reduction of iron intake by half or more 11. If a male client experienced a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) that damaged the hypothalamus, the nurse anticipate that the client has problems with: a. Body temperature control. b. Balance and equilibrium c. Visual acuity d. Thinking and reasoning 12. A female client who’s paralyzed on the left side has been receiving physical therapy and attending teaching sessions about safety. Which behavior indicates that the client accurately understands safety measures related to paralysis? a. The client leaves the side rails down b. The client uses a mirror to inspect the skin c. The client repositions only after being reminded to do so. d. The client hangs the left arm over the side of the wheelchair 13. A male client in the emergency department has a suspected neurologic disorder. To assess gait, the nurse asks the client to take a few steps; with each step, the client’s feet make a half circle. To document the client’s gait, the nurse should use which term? a. Ataxic b. Dystrophic c. Helicopod d. Steppage 14. Contact of client on radiation therapy should be limited only to how many minutes to promote safety of the therapy personnel? a. 1 minute b. 3 minutes c. 5 minutes d. 10 minutes 15. The physician has ordered a low-potassium diet for a child with acute glomerulonephritis. Which snack is suitable for the child with potassium restrictions? a. Raisins b. Oranges c. Apricots d. Bananas 16. The physician has ordered a blood test for H. pylori. The nurse should prepare the client by: a. Withholding intake after midnight b. Telling the client that no special preparation is needed c. Explaining that a small dose of radioactive isotope will be used d. Giving an oral suspension of glucose 1 hour before the test 17. The nurse is preparing to give an oral potassium supplement. The nurse should: a. Give the medication without diluting it b. Give the medication with 4 ounces of juice c. Give the medication with water only d. Give the medication on an empty stomach 18. The physician has ordered cultures for cytomegalovirus (CMV). Which statement is true regarding collection of cultures for cytomegalovirus? a. Stool cultures are preferred for definitive diagnosis b. Pregnant caregivers may obtain cultures c. Collection of one specimen is sufficient d. Accurate diagnosis depends on fresh specimens 19. A pediatric client with burns to the hands and arms has dressing changes with Sulfamylon (mafenide acetate) cream. The nurse is aware that the medication: a. Will cause dark staining of the surrounding skin b. Produces a cooling sensation when applied c. Can alter the function of the thyroid d. Produces a burning sensation when applied