RN ATI CAPSTONE PROCTORED COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT EXAMINATION TEST 2026

RN ATI CAPSTONE PROCTORED
COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT EXAMINATION
TEST 2026

◉ Automated external defibrillator steps: Answer: 1. turn it on &
place pads on client
2. make sure no one is touching client
3. hit analyze
4. if shock is needed, AED will do it


◉ Nonpharm interventions for total knee replacement postop client
complaining of pain but refusing pain meds: Answer: cold or ice
therapy


◉ Priority assessment for hypokalemia: Answer: pts taking digoxin


ineffective respirations or diminished breath sounds


◉ Side effects of long-term NSAID use: Answer: -tinnitus
-vertigo
-decreased hearing
-GI bleeds/ulceration

,-bleeding


◉ Acute hemolytic transfusion reaction s/s: Answer: -chills
-fever
-low back pain
-tachycardia
-flushing
-hypotension
-chest tightening/pain
-tachypnea
-nausea
-anxiety
-hemoglobinuria


◉ Febrile transfusion reaction s/s: Answer: -chills
-fever
-flushing
-headache
-anxiety


◉ Mild allergic transfusion reaction s/s: Answer: -itching
-urticaria

, -flushing


give benadryl


◉ Anaphylactic transfusion reaction s/s: Answer: -wheezing
-dyspnea
-chest tightness
-cyanosis
-hypotension


◉ Treatment for circulatory overload: Answer: -O2 therapy
-vital sign monitoring
-slow the rate of infusion
-admin diuretics as prescribed


◉ Removing a PICC: Answer: remove using direct pressure w/gauze
sponge until bleeding stops


apply cool compresses


elevation of arm is optional