RN ATI capstone proctored comprehensive assessment
RN ATI CAPSTONE PROCTORED COMPREHENSIVE
2019 B | ATI Comprehensive Practice Test B (Best
ASSESSMENT 2019 B | ATI COMPREHENSIVE
study guide version with complete solution)
PRACTICE TEST B ACTUAL SHOTS QUESTIONS AND
2
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026
Tremors are a manifestation of hyperthyroidism, along with tachycardia, diaphoresis,
weight loss, insomnia, and exophthalmia.
1 . A nurse is assessing a client who received 2 units of packed RBCs 48 hours
ago. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the therapy 7. A nurse is assessing a school-aged child who has bacterial meningitis. Which
has been effective? of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Hemoglobin 14.9 g/dl Nuchal rigidity
The nurse should identify that packed RBCs are administered to clients who have a This is a manifestation of bacterial meningitis.
decreased level of hemoglobin or hematocrit. This hemoglobin level is within the
expected reference range of 14 to 18 g/dl for males and 12 to 16 g/dl for females, 8. A nurse is assessing a newborn’s heart rate. Which of the following actions
indicating the therapy has been effective. should the nurse take?
Auscultate the apical pulse at least 1 min.
2 .A nurse working in a n emergency department is triaging four clients. Which of The nurse should auscultate the apical pulse to obtain an accurate assessment of heart
the following clients should the nurse recommend for treatment first? rate and rhythm. Auscultation of a newborn’s heart sounds can be difficult because of
A middle adult client who has unstable vital signs. the rapid rate and the transmission of respiratory sounds.
Using the stable versus unstable approach to client care, the nurse should recommend
priority treatment for the client who has unstable vital signs because this client requires 9. A nurse is preparing to assist with a thoracentesis for a client who has pleurisy.
immediate treatment to reduce the risk of further injury or possible death. The nurse should plan to perform which of the following actions?
Instruct the client to avoid coughing during the procedure.
3. A nurse is caring for a client who has fluid volume overload. Which of the It is important for the nurse to remind the client to avoid coughing and to lie still during a
following tasks should the nurse delegate to the CNA? thoracentesis to avoid puncturing the pleura.
Measure the client’s daily weight
It is within the CNAs range of function to measure a client’s daily weight, so the nurse 10. A nurse in the ED is assessing a preschooler who has a facial laceration. The
should delegate this task to them. nurse should identify which of the following findings as a potential indication of
child sexual abuse?
4. A nurse is preparing to administer mannitol 0.2g/kg IV bolus over 5 min as a The child exhibits discomfort while walking.
test dose to a client who has severe oliguria. The client weighs 198lb. What is the The nurse should identify this finding as a potential indication of child sexual abuse.
amount in grams the nurse should administer?
18 g 11. A nurse is preparing to teach about dietary management to a client who has
Crohn’s disease and an entero enteric fistula. Which of the following nutrients
5. A nurse is conducting a physical examination for an adolescent and is should the nurse instruct the client to decrease in their diet?
assessing the range of motion of the legs. Which of the following images Fiber
indicates the adolescent is abducting the hip joint? The nurse should instruct the client to consume a low-fiber diet to reduce diarrhea and
In the correct image, the adolescent is abduction the hip joint by moving the leg away inflammation.
from the midline of the body.
12. A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for a continuous passive
6. A nurse is caring for a client who has hyperthyroidism. Which of the following motion (CPM) machine following a total knee arthroplasty. Which of the
findings should the nurse expect? following actions should the nurse take?
Tremors Turn off the CPM machine during mealtime.
This promotes client comfort and dietary intake.
RN ATI CAPSTONE PROCTORED COMPREHENSIVE
2019 B | ATI Comprehensive Practice Test B (Best
ASSESSMENT 2019 B | ATI COMPREHENSIVE
study guide version with complete solution)
PRACTICE TEST B ACTUAL SHOTS QUESTIONS AND
2
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026
Tremors are a manifestation of hyperthyroidism, along with tachycardia, diaphoresis,
weight loss, insomnia, and exophthalmia.
1 . A nurse is assessing a client who received 2 units of packed RBCs 48 hours
ago. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the therapy 7. A nurse is assessing a school-aged child who has bacterial meningitis. Which
has been effective? of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Hemoglobin 14.9 g/dl Nuchal rigidity
The nurse should identify that packed RBCs are administered to clients who have a This is a manifestation of bacterial meningitis.
decreased level of hemoglobin or hematocrit. This hemoglobin level is within the
expected reference range of 14 to 18 g/dl for males and 12 to 16 g/dl for females, 8. A nurse is assessing a newborn’s heart rate. Which of the following actions
indicating the therapy has been effective. should the nurse take?
Auscultate the apical pulse at least 1 min.
2 .A nurse working in a n emergency department is triaging four clients. Which of The nurse should auscultate the apical pulse to obtain an accurate assessment of heart
the following clients should the nurse recommend for treatment first? rate and rhythm. Auscultation of a newborn’s heart sounds can be difficult because of
A middle adult client who has unstable vital signs. the rapid rate and the transmission of respiratory sounds.
Using the stable versus unstable approach to client care, the nurse should recommend
priority treatment for the client who has unstable vital signs because this client requires 9. A nurse is preparing to assist with a thoracentesis for a client who has pleurisy.
immediate treatment to reduce the risk of further injury or possible death. The nurse should plan to perform which of the following actions?
Instruct the client to avoid coughing during the procedure.
3. A nurse is caring for a client who has fluid volume overload. Which of the It is important for the nurse to remind the client to avoid coughing and to lie still during a
following tasks should the nurse delegate to the CNA? thoracentesis to avoid puncturing the pleura.
Measure the client’s daily weight
It is within the CNAs range of function to measure a client’s daily weight, so the nurse 10. A nurse in the ED is assessing a preschooler who has a facial laceration. The
should delegate this task to them. nurse should identify which of the following findings as a potential indication of
child sexual abuse?
4. A nurse is preparing to administer mannitol 0.2g/kg IV bolus over 5 min as a The child exhibits discomfort while walking.
test dose to a client who has severe oliguria. The client weighs 198lb. What is the The nurse should identify this finding as a potential indication of child sexual abuse.
amount in grams the nurse should administer?
18 g 11. A nurse is preparing to teach about dietary management to a client who has
Crohn’s disease and an entero enteric fistula. Which of the following nutrients
5. A nurse is conducting a physical examination for an adolescent and is should the nurse instruct the client to decrease in their diet?
assessing the range of motion of the legs. Which of the following images Fiber
indicates the adolescent is abducting the hip joint? The nurse should instruct the client to consume a low-fiber diet to reduce diarrhea and
In the correct image, the adolescent is abduction the hip joint by moving the leg away inflammation.
from the midline of the body.
12. A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for a continuous passive
6. A nurse is caring for a client who has hyperthyroidism. Which of the following motion (CPM) machine following a total knee arthroplasty. Which of the
findings should the nurse expect? following actions should the nurse take?
Tremors Turn off the CPM machine during mealtime.
This promotes client comfort and dietary intake.
