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CAPSTONE COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR
ATI EXAM / ATI CAPSTONE
COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR 2025/2026
EXAM TESTBANK COMPLETE ACCURATE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (CORRECT
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS) A NEW UPDATED
VERSION |GUARANTEED PASS A+
1. A nurse is delegating vital sign measurement to an
unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which client would
be most appropriate for this delegation?
A) Client 2 hours post-cardiac catheterization
B) Client with a new-onset fever of 102°F (38.9°C)
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C) Client admitted for elective hernia repair, stable
D) Client receiving IV vasopressors for septic shock
Answer: C
Rationale: UAP can measure vital signs for stable, predictable
clients. Unstable, post-procedure, or acutely ill clients require
licensed nurse assessment.
2. A charge nurse is making shift assignments. Which client
should be assigned to the most experienced RN?
A) 45-year-old with diabetic ketoacidosis on an insulin drip
B) 68-year-old with pneumonia requiring IV antibiotics
C) 80-year-old with dementia who is confused
D) 30-year-old post-appendectomy day 2
Answer: A
Rationale: Insulin drip for DKA requires complex titration,
frequent glucose monitoring, and high-level clinical judgment—
assign to experienced RN.
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3. A nurse overhears two colleagues discussing a client’s HIV
status in the elevator. Which action should the nurse take first?
A) Report the colleagues to the nurse manager
B) Remind the colleagues that this is a HIPAA violation
C) Ignore the conversation to avoid conflict
D) Document the incident in the client’s chart
Answer: B
Rationale: First step is to address the behavior directly with
colleagues to stop the violation. Reporting may follow if
behavior continues.
4. (SATA) A nurse is preparing a client for discharge. Which
actions demonstrate effective case management? (Select all
that apply)
A) Arranging home health services
B) Teaching the client about medication side effects
C) Keeping discharge summary in the nurse’s personal file
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D) Confirming follow-up appointment date with the client
E) Delegating discharge planning to the UAP
Answers: A, B, D
Rationale: Case management includes coordinating services,
teaching, and ensuring follow-up. C is not sharing with client; E
is beyond UAP scope.
5. A client refuses a prescribed blood transfusion due to
religious beliefs. The nurse’s best response is:
A) "Your doctor ordered this to save your life, you should
reconsider."
B) "I will document your refusal and notify the provider."
C) "Let me call your family to convince you."
D) "We can give you a sedative to help you relax during the
transfusion."
Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse respects client autonomy, documents
CAPSTONE COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR
ATI EXAM / ATI CAPSTONE
COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR 2025/2026
EXAM TESTBANK COMPLETE ACCURATE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (CORRECT
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS) A NEW UPDATED
VERSION |GUARANTEED PASS A+
1. A nurse is delegating vital sign measurement to an
unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which client would
be most appropriate for this delegation?
A) Client 2 hours post-cardiac catheterization
B) Client with a new-onset fever of 102°F (38.9°C)
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C) Client admitted for elective hernia repair, stable
D) Client receiving IV vasopressors for septic shock
Answer: C
Rationale: UAP can measure vital signs for stable, predictable
clients. Unstable, post-procedure, or acutely ill clients require
licensed nurse assessment.
2. A charge nurse is making shift assignments. Which client
should be assigned to the most experienced RN?
A) 45-year-old with diabetic ketoacidosis on an insulin drip
B) 68-year-old with pneumonia requiring IV antibiotics
C) 80-year-old with dementia who is confused
D) 30-year-old post-appendectomy day 2
Answer: A
Rationale: Insulin drip for DKA requires complex titration,
frequent glucose monitoring, and high-level clinical judgment—
assign to experienced RN.
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3. A nurse overhears two colleagues discussing a client’s HIV
status in the elevator. Which action should the nurse take first?
A) Report the colleagues to the nurse manager
B) Remind the colleagues that this is a HIPAA violation
C) Ignore the conversation to avoid conflict
D) Document the incident in the client’s chart
Answer: B
Rationale: First step is to address the behavior directly with
colleagues to stop the violation. Reporting may follow if
behavior continues.
4. (SATA) A nurse is preparing a client for discharge. Which
actions demonstrate effective case management? (Select all
that apply)
A) Arranging home health services
B) Teaching the client about medication side effects
C) Keeping discharge summary in the nurse’s personal file
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D) Confirming follow-up appointment date with the client
E) Delegating discharge planning to the UAP
Answers: A, B, D
Rationale: Case management includes coordinating services,
teaching, and ensuring follow-up. C is not sharing with client; E
is beyond UAP scope.
5. A client refuses a prescribed blood transfusion due to
religious beliefs. The nurse’s best response is:
A) "Your doctor ordered this to save your life, you should
reconsider."
B) "I will document your refusal and notify the provider."
C) "Let me call your family to convince you."
D) "We can give you a sedative to help you relax during the
transfusion."
Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse respects client autonomy, documents
