ATI CAPSTONE FUNDAMENTALS
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE 2026 BASIC
NURSING PRINCIPLES AND FUNDAMENTAL
CARE SKILLS
◉ Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN).
Answer: Nutritional support delivered intravenously to patients.
◉ Cracked TPN Solution.
Answer: Appearance of oily layer indicating solution is unusable.
◉ Radiation Treatment Effects.
Answer: Dryness, redness, and scaling at treatment site.
◉ Hydrating Lotions.
Answer: Prescribed to alleviate symptoms of radiation effects.
◉ Low-Fat Diet.
Answer: Dietary restriction to reduce fat intake for health.
◉ Cholecystitis.
, Answer: Inflammation of the gallbladder requiring dietary
management.
◉ High Calorie, Low Protein Diet.
Answer: Diet for clients with liver failure to manage symptoms.
◉ Pelvic Floor Muscles.
Answer: Muscles supporting pelvic organs, strengthened by
exercises.
◉ Kegel Exercises.
Answer: Exercises to strengthen pelvic floor and prevent prolapse.
◉ School-Age Development.
Answer: Children develop industry and self-respect through
learning.
◉ Peer Groups.
Answer: Important for social development in school-age children.
◉ Delirium.
Answer: Acute confusion state, often in older adults.
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE 2026 BASIC
NURSING PRINCIPLES AND FUNDAMENTAL
CARE SKILLS
◉ Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN).
Answer: Nutritional support delivered intravenously to patients.
◉ Cracked TPN Solution.
Answer: Appearance of oily layer indicating solution is unusable.
◉ Radiation Treatment Effects.
Answer: Dryness, redness, and scaling at treatment site.
◉ Hydrating Lotions.
Answer: Prescribed to alleviate symptoms of radiation effects.
◉ Low-Fat Diet.
Answer: Dietary restriction to reduce fat intake for health.
◉ Cholecystitis.
, Answer: Inflammation of the gallbladder requiring dietary
management.
◉ High Calorie, Low Protein Diet.
Answer: Diet for clients with liver failure to manage symptoms.
◉ Pelvic Floor Muscles.
Answer: Muscles supporting pelvic organs, strengthened by
exercises.
◉ Kegel Exercises.
Answer: Exercises to strengthen pelvic floor and prevent prolapse.
◉ School-Age Development.
Answer: Children develop industry and self-respect through
learning.
◉ Peer Groups.
Answer: Important for social development in school-age children.
◉ Delirium.
Answer: Acute confusion state, often in older adults.
