NURS 406 CAPSTONE ATI MED SURG
PREPARATION TEST 2026 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
● A nurse is caring for a client with skeletal traction following a fracture.
How and when should skeletal pin care be provided? Answer: One
cotton swab with chlorhexidine is designated for each pin for pin care to
be done once a shift.
● A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client newly diagnosed with
constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome. List two (2)
teaching points the should share with the client about dietary practices.
Answer: Eat foods high in fiber
Increase fluids
● Late Cushing's Triad manifestation Answer: Severe hypertension with
widening of pulse pressure and bradycardia
● Identifying Basal cell cancer Answer: small, waxy nodule with
superficial blood vessels, well-defined borders
● Teaching post Bronchoscopy Answer: assess LOC, cough and gag
reflex, and ability to swallow before consuming oral intake
, ● Teaching how to prevent transmission of HIV Answer: take
antiretroviral medications to inhibit DNA synthesis and Viral replication
● ABGs
Determine imbalance Answer:
● Blood compatibility:
Nursing Actions for Hemolytic transfusion reaction Answer: Remove the
blood tubing from the IV access site. Initiate an infusion of 0.9% of
sodium chloride using new tubing. Monitor VS and fluid status. Send the
blood bag and administrating set to the lab for testing.
● Priority intervention for Complication of Central Venous Catheter
Answer: 1) look for safety risk; what is the risk for patient and how
significant is the risk? 2)
● Teaching about levothyroxine (overdose manifestations) Answer:
overmedication can result thyrotoxicosis (anxiety, tachycardia, heat
intolerance, fever, diaphoresis, weight loss, palpatations, chest pain, abd
pain, nervousness, tremors
● Care of a perpherially inserted central catheter infusion system
Answer: access site for redness, swelling, drainage, tenderness, and
condition of the dressing.
PREPARATION TEST 2026 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
● A nurse is caring for a client with skeletal traction following a fracture.
How and when should skeletal pin care be provided? Answer: One
cotton swab with chlorhexidine is designated for each pin for pin care to
be done once a shift.
● A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client newly diagnosed with
constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome. List two (2)
teaching points the should share with the client about dietary practices.
Answer: Eat foods high in fiber
Increase fluids
● Late Cushing's Triad manifestation Answer: Severe hypertension with
widening of pulse pressure and bradycardia
● Identifying Basal cell cancer Answer: small, waxy nodule with
superficial blood vessels, well-defined borders
● Teaching post Bronchoscopy Answer: assess LOC, cough and gag
reflex, and ability to swallow before consuming oral intake
, ● Teaching how to prevent transmission of HIV Answer: take
antiretroviral medications to inhibit DNA synthesis and Viral replication
● ABGs
Determine imbalance Answer:
● Blood compatibility:
Nursing Actions for Hemolytic transfusion reaction Answer: Remove the
blood tubing from the IV access site. Initiate an infusion of 0.9% of
sodium chloride using new tubing. Monitor VS and fluid status. Send the
blood bag and administrating set to the lab for testing.
● Priority intervention for Complication of Central Venous Catheter
Answer: 1) look for safety risk; what is the risk for patient and how
significant is the risk? 2)
● Teaching about levothyroxine (overdose manifestations) Answer:
overmedication can result thyrotoxicosis (anxiety, tachycardia, heat
intolerance, fever, diaphoresis, weight loss, palpatations, chest pain, abd
pain, nervousness, tremors
● Care of a perpherially inserted central catheter infusion system
Answer: access site for redness, swelling, drainage, tenderness, and
condition of the dressing.
