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ATI CAPSTONE FUNDAMENTALS EXAM 2025
UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT
SOLUTIONS.
a nurse is completing a nutritional assessment on a client and
measures BMI, which of the following readings correlates with a
BMI of an overweight client? - correct answer- 25
below 18.5 - underweight range.
between 18.5 and 24.9 - healthy weight range.
between 25 and 29.9 - overweight range.
between 30 and 39.9 - obese range.
a nurse is verifying ng tube placement by the pH of aspirated
gastric fluid. which of the following pH values provides a good
indication of correct tube placement? - correct answer- 2
(pH between 0-4)
a nurse is caring for a client with a closed head injury. when
pressure is applied to the client's nail beds, the clients eyes
open and adduction of the arms with flexion of the elbows and
wrists is noted. the client also moans with stimulation, what is
the GCS? - correct answer- 7
eye opening 1-4
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verbal 1-5
motor 1-6
a nurse should teach which of the following clients requiring
crutches about how to use a three point gait? - correct answer-
a client who has a R femur fracture with no weight bearing on
the affected leg
(bears all weight on one foot, then both shoulders on crutches,
and uninvolved leg, the affected leg does not touch the ground)
a nurse is providing teaching about the Mediterranean diet to a
client newly who has a new diagnosis of hypertension. what
statement indicates need for further teaching? - correct answer-
i will limit my intake of red meat to 2x weekly
(should be limited to 2x monthly)
a nurse is providing dietary education to a client with
cholecystitis who has been prescribed a low-fat diet. which of
the following meal selections by the client indicates
understanding of education? - correct answer- roast turkey, rice
pilaf, green beans
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a client with cystocele is encouraged to exercise to strengthen
pelvic floor muscles and prevent pelvic organ prolapse. What
exercise will the client need to perform - correct answer- Kegals
(reduce pelvic prolapse and stress urinary incontinence)
a nurse is caring for an older adult client with delirium. which
intervention will most likely reduce the client's risk for falls? -
correct answer- hourly rounding by the nurse
a nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed
furosemide. which of the following foods should the nurse
encourage this to include in his diet? - correct answer- oranges
(along with dried fruits, tomatoes, avocados, dried peas, meats,
broccoli, bananas are good for a potassium wasting diuretic)
a menopausal client is having difficulty getting to sleep and
asks what actions she should incorporate in her daily routine to
promote sleep. the nurse would encourage, which of the below
measures to promote sleep? - correct answer- limit alcohol and
nicotine prior to bedtime
(at least 4 hours)
ATI CAPSTONE FUNDAMENTALS EXAM 2025
UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT
SOLUTIONS.
a nurse is completing a nutritional assessment on a client and
measures BMI, which of the following readings correlates with a
BMI of an overweight client? - correct answer- 25
below 18.5 - underweight range.
between 18.5 and 24.9 - healthy weight range.
between 25 and 29.9 - overweight range.
between 30 and 39.9 - obese range.
a nurse is verifying ng tube placement by the pH of aspirated
gastric fluid. which of the following pH values provides a good
indication of correct tube placement? - correct answer- 2
(pH between 0-4)
a nurse is caring for a client with a closed head injury. when
pressure is applied to the client's nail beds, the clients eyes
open and adduction of the arms with flexion of the elbows and
wrists is noted. the client also moans with stimulation, what is
the GCS? - correct answer- 7
eye opening 1-4
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verbal 1-5
motor 1-6
a nurse should teach which of the following clients requiring
crutches about how to use a three point gait? - correct answer-
a client who has a R femur fracture with no weight bearing on
the affected leg
(bears all weight on one foot, then both shoulders on crutches,
and uninvolved leg, the affected leg does not touch the ground)
a nurse is providing teaching about the Mediterranean diet to a
client newly who has a new diagnosis of hypertension. what
statement indicates need for further teaching? - correct answer-
i will limit my intake of red meat to 2x weekly
(should be limited to 2x monthly)
a nurse is providing dietary education to a client with
cholecystitis who has been prescribed a low-fat diet. which of
the following meal selections by the client indicates
understanding of education? - correct answer- roast turkey, rice
pilaf, green beans
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a client with cystocele is encouraged to exercise to strengthen
pelvic floor muscles and prevent pelvic organ prolapse. What
exercise will the client need to perform - correct answer- Kegals
(reduce pelvic prolapse and stress urinary incontinence)
a nurse is caring for an older adult client with delirium. which
intervention will most likely reduce the client's risk for falls? -
correct answer- hourly rounding by the nurse
a nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed
furosemide. which of the following foods should the nurse
encourage this to include in his diet? - correct answer- oranges
(along with dried fruits, tomatoes, avocados, dried peas, meats,
broccoli, bananas are good for a potassium wasting diuretic)
a menopausal client is having difficulty getting to sleep and
asks what actions she should incorporate in her daily routine to
promote sleep. the nurse would encourage, which of the below
measures to promote sleep? - correct answer- limit alcohol and
nicotine prior to bedtime
(at least 4 hours)
