ATI RN Capstone
Comprehensive Predictor
2019 Form A: Pass Your
NCLEX on the First Attempt
,A nurse is assessing an infant who has water intoxication. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect? - CORRECT ANSWERSbounding pulse/generalized
edema
A nurse is discussing the z-track administration of hydroxyzine with a newly licensed
nurse. Which of the following statements indicates the newly licensed nurse
understands the purpose of the technique - CORRECT ANSWERSa. This technique
decreases the risk of subcutaneous infiltration
1. A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse include in the plan? - CORRECT ANSWERSa.
Monitor the client for 1 hr after meals
A nurse notices smoke coming from a client's room and discovers a fire in the
wastebasket. After moving the client to safety, which of the followings is the priority
action? - CORRECT ANSWERSa. Close the fire door on the unit
A nurse is assessing a client who has delirium due to a febrile illness. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect? - CORRECT ANSWERSa. Hallucinations
1. A nurse is caring for a client following an open colectomy. Which of the following
findings places the client at risk for delayed wound healing? - CORRECT
ANSWERShyperemesis
1. A home health nurse is reviewing treatment goals with a client who has diabetes
mellitus. The nurse should evaluate which of the following laboratory tests to determine
effective long-term management of blood glucose levels? - CORRECT ANSWERSA1C
1. A nurse is caring for a client who has neutropenia due to HIV. Which of the following
precautions should the nurse take while caring for this client? - CORRECT
ANSWERSa. Use a dedicated stethoscope
1. A nurse is caring for a client who reports difficulty falling asleep at night. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take? - CORRECT ANSWERSTell the client to avoid
drinking fluids 1 hr before bedtime
1. A nurse is planning care for a newborn who has hyperbilirubinemia and is to receive
phototherapy. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include? -
CORRECT ANSWERSa. Place the newborn 45 cm from the light source
1. A nurse is planning care for a client who has schizophrenia and is having difficulty
expressing their feelings. Which of the following referrals should the nurse make? -
CORRECT ANSWERSsocial worker
, 1. A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and has started taking a loop
diuretic. Which of the following findings indicates the client is experiencing an adverse
effect of the medication - CORRECT ANSWERSdecreased reflexes
1. At the start of an evening shift on a cardiac unit, a licensed practical nurse brings the
nurse a list of client reports. Which of the following client reports should the nurse
assess first? - CORRECT ANSWERSindigestion
1. A nurse is caring for a client who has just returned to the unit following a
bronchoscopy. Which of the following actions by the assistive personnel requires the
nurse to intervene? - CORRECT ANSWERSoffer oral fluids to the client
1. A nurse on a medical unit has just received change-of-shift report. Which of the
following clients should the nurse assess first? - CORRECT ANSWERSa. A 68 year old
client who had a myocardial infarction 2 days ago and reports chest pain as a 4 on a
scale of 0 to 10
1. A nurse is assessing a client prior to performing a blood draw. The nurse should
identify that an allergy to which of the following food can indicate that the client has an
allergy to latex? - CORRECT ANSWERSavocados
1. A nurse is preparing to witness a client's signature on an informed consent for a total
knee arthroplasty. Which of the following client statements indicates the nurse should
contact the surgeon? - CORRECT ANSWERSa. I am thankful there are no serious
complications from this type of surgery
1. A nurse is admitting a client who has antisocial personality disorder. Which of the
following client behaviors should the nurse identify as consistent with this disorder? -
CORRECT ANSWERSa. Uses others for personal gain
1. A nurse is teaching the parent of a school-age child who has scabies about the
application of permethrin 5% cream. The nurse should include which of the following as
a potential adverse effect of the medication? - CORRECT ANSWERSburning
1. A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for digoxin. Which of the
following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? - CORRECT
ANSWERSmuscle weakness
1. A nurse is planning teaching for a client who is at 10 weeks of gestation and has a
history of urinary tract infections. Which of the following information should the nurse
plan to include in the teaching about UTI prevention? - CORRECT ANSWERSa. Empty
the bladder before and after intercourse
1. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is postpartum and plans to
breastfeed. Which of the following should the nurse recommend the client increase in
their diet during lactation? - CORRECT ANSWERSa. Calcium
Comprehensive Predictor
2019 Form A: Pass Your
NCLEX on the First Attempt
,A nurse is assessing an infant who has water intoxication. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect? - CORRECT ANSWERSbounding pulse/generalized
edema
A nurse is discussing the z-track administration of hydroxyzine with a newly licensed
nurse. Which of the following statements indicates the newly licensed nurse
understands the purpose of the technique - CORRECT ANSWERSa. This technique
decreases the risk of subcutaneous infiltration
1. A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse include in the plan? - CORRECT ANSWERSa.
Monitor the client for 1 hr after meals
A nurse notices smoke coming from a client's room and discovers a fire in the
wastebasket. After moving the client to safety, which of the followings is the priority
action? - CORRECT ANSWERSa. Close the fire door on the unit
A nurse is assessing a client who has delirium due to a febrile illness. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect? - CORRECT ANSWERSa. Hallucinations
1. A nurse is caring for a client following an open colectomy. Which of the following
findings places the client at risk for delayed wound healing? - CORRECT
ANSWERShyperemesis
1. A home health nurse is reviewing treatment goals with a client who has diabetes
mellitus. The nurse should evaluate which of the following laboratory tests to determine
effective long-term management of blood glucose levels? - CORRECT ANSWERSA1C
1. A nurse is caring for a client who has neutropenia due to HIV. Which of the following
precautions should the nurse take while caring for this client? - CORRECT
ANSWERSa. Use a dedicated stethoscope
1. A nurse is caring for a client who reports difficulty falling asleep at night. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take? - CORRECT ANSWERSTell the client to avoid
drinking fluids 1 hr before bedtime
1. A nurse is planning care for a newborn who has hyperbilirubinemia and is to receive
phototherapy. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include? -
CORRECT ANSWERSa. Place the newborn 45 cm from the light source
1. A nurse is planning care for a client who has schizophrenia and is having difficulty
expressing their feelings. Which of the following referrals should the nurse make? -
CORRECT ANSWERSsocial worker
, 1. A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and has started taking a loop
diuretic. Which of the following findings indicates the client is experiencing an adverse
effect of the medication - CORRECT ANSWERSdecreased reflexes
1. At the start of an evening shift on a cardiac unit, a licensed practical nurse brings the
nurse a list of client reports. Which of the following client reports should the nurse
assess first? - CORRECT ANSWERSindigestion
1. A nurse is caring for a client who has just returned to the unit following a
bronchoscopy. Which of the following actions by the assistive personnel requires the
nurse to intervene? - CORRECT ANSWERSoffer oral fluids to the client
1. A nurse on a medical unit has just received change-of-shift report. Which of the
following clients should the nurse assess first? - CORRECT ANSWERSa. A 68 year old
client who had a myocardial infarction 2 days ago and reports chest pain as a 4 on a
scale of 0 to 10
1. A nurse is assessing a client prior to performing a blood draw. The nurse should
identify that an allergy to which of the following food can indicate that the client has an
allergy to latex? - CORRECT ANSWERSavocados
1. A nurse is preparing to witness a client's signature on an informed consent for a total
knee arthroplasty. Which of the following client statements indicates the nurse should
contact the surgeon? - CORRECT ANSWERSa. I am thankful there are no serious
complications from this type of surgery
1. A nurse is admitting a client who has antisocial personality disorder. Which of the
following client behaviors should the nurse identify as consistent with this disorder? -
CORRECT ANSWERSa. Uses others for personal gain
1. A nurse is teaching the parent of a school-age child who has scabies about the
application of permethrin 5% cream. The nurse should include which of the following as
a potential adverse effect of the medication? - CORRECT ANSWERSburning
1. A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for digoxin. Which of the
following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? - CORRECT
ANSWERSmuscle weakness
1. A nurse is planning teaching for a client who is at 10 weeks of gestation and has a
history of urinary tract infections. Which of the following information should the nurse
plan to include in the teaching about UTI prevention? - CORRECT ANSWERSa. Empty
the bladder before and after intercourse
1. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is postpartum and plans to
breastfeed. Which of the following should the nurse recommend the client increase in
their diet during lactation? - CORRECT ANSWERSa. Calcium
