ATI Capstone Fundamentals Post Study
Quiz
A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days postoperative following a total knee
arthroplasty. Which of the following findings indicates that the nurse should modify the
client's plan of care? - answersReports pain as a 5 on a scale of 0 to 10
A report of pain as 5 on a scale of 0 to 10 indicates the client is experiencing moderate
pain. The nurse should contact the provider to obtain a prescription for pain
management interventions and should update the client's plan of care.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new tracheostomy. The nurse should ensure
that which of the following pieces of equipment is present in the client's room? -
answersAn obturator
The nurse should ensure that a client who has a tracheostomy has an obturator at their
bedside. If the tracheostomy is dislodged, an obturator is used to reinsert the outer
cannula of the tracheostomy. The nurse should also ensure that a spare tracheostomy
of the client's size, as well as a tracheostomy of one size smaller, supplemental
humidified air or oxygen, and suction equipment are at the client's bedside to ensure
safe client care.
A nurse is assessing a client who has multiple sclerosis. Which of the following
assessments is the nurse's priority? - answersAbility to swallow
The greatest risk to the client is aspiration due to dysphagia. Therefore, the nurse's
priority assessment is the client's ability to swallow.
A nurse is teaching a client who is scheduled for an intravenous pyelogram. The nurse
should identify that which of the following client statements indicates an understanding
of the procedure? - answers"Contrast dye will be used for this test."
Quiz
A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days postoperative following a total knee
arthroplasty. Which of the following findings indicates that the nurse should modify the
client's plan of care? - answersReports pain as a 5 on a scale of 0 to 10
A report of pain as 5 on a scale of 0 to 10 indicates the client is experiencing moderate
pain. The nurse should contact the provider to obtain a prescription for pain
management interventions and should update the client's plan of care.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new tracheostomy. The nurse should ensure
that which of the following pieces of equipment is present in the client's room? -
answersAn obturator
The nurse should ensure that a client who has a tracheostomy has an obturator at their
bedside. If the tracheostomy is dislodged, an obturator is used to reinsert the outer
cannula of the tracheostomy. The nurse should also ensure that a spare tracheostomy
of the client's size, as well as a tracheostomy of one size smaller, supplemental
humidified air or oxygen, and suction equipment are at the client's bedside to ensure
safe client care.
A nurse is assessing a client who has multiple sclerosis. Which of the following
assessments is the nurse's priority? - answersAbility to swallow
The greatest risk to the client is aspiration due to dysphagia. Therefore, the nurse's
priority assessment is the client's ability to swallow.
A nurse is teaching a client who is scheduled for an intravenous pyelogram. The nurse
should identify that which of the following client statements indicates an understanding
of the procedure? - answers"Contrast dye will be used for this test."
