ATI CAPSTONE MEDICAL SURGICAL ASSESSMENT 1
& 2 ALL 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT WELL
ELABORATED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES/ ATI
MED SURG CAPSTONE ASSESSMENT 1 & 2 REAL
LATEST EXAMS 2024/2025 GRADED A
Question:1
1. A nurse is teaching a group of assistive personnel (AP) about caring
for clients who have Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following
information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Explain procedures in full detail to client before initiating care
Limit a client's activities to minimize emotional outbursts
Speak clearly and loudly to a client who is unable to form words or
sentences
Provide supervision to prevent a client from becoming injured or lost -
Provide supervision to prevent a client from becoming injured or lost
A client who has Alzheimer's disease can wander and become lost.
The AP should initiate interventions to keep the client safe, such as
redirection, frequent monitoring, and reorientation. The AP should
encourage a client who has Alzheimer's disease to participate in
activities for as long as possible because socializing with others can
provide the client with comfort = D
A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who will be placed in
halo traction following surgical repair of the cervical spine. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse include in the plan? - Monitor
the client's skin under the halo vest
, A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has COPD about
nutrition. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
- Consume high-calorie foods
4. A nurse is caring for a client who has anew diagnosis of tuberculosis.
Which of the following precautions should the nurse initiate to prevent
transmission of the disease? - Airborne precautions
5. A nurse is preparing a client for a colonoscopy. Which of the
following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider to
prescribe as an anesthetic for the procedure? - Propofol
6. A nurse is teaching a group of clients about the risk factors for
osteoporosis. Which of the following should the nurse include as a risk
factor for osteoporosis? - Early menopause
7. A nurse is caring for a client who has a peripherally inserted central
catheter (PICC). For which of the following findings should the nurse
notify the provider? - The dressing was changed 7 days ago
8. A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has unstable
angina. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the
provider?
Exhibit 1 - Graphic record: BP 106/62 mm Hg, Temp 38°C (100.4°F), HR
112/min, Resp rate 26/min, urine output 90 mL/h hr
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& 2 ALL 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT WELL
ELABORATED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES/ ATI
MED SURG CAPSTONE ASSESSMENT 1 & 2 REAL
LATEST EXAMS 2024/2025 GRADED A
Question:1
1. A nurse is teaching a group of assistive personnel (AP) about caring
for clients who have Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following
information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Explain procedures in full detail to client before initiating care
Limit a client's activities to minimize emotional outbursts
Speak clearly and loudly to a client who is unable to form words or
sentences
Provide supervision to prevent a client from becoming injured or lost -
Provide supervision to prevent a client from becoming injured or lost
A client who has Alzheimer's disease can wander and become lost.
The AP should initiate interventions to keep the client safe, such as
redirection, frequent monitoring, and reorientation. The AP should
encourage a client who has Alzheimer's disease to participate in
activities for as long as possible because socializing with others can
provide the client with comfort = D
A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who will be placed in
halo traction following surgical repair of the cervical spine. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse include in the plan? - Monitor
the client's skin under the halo vest
, A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has COPD about
nutrition. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
- Consume high-calorie foods
4. A nurse is caring for a client who has anew diagnosis of tuberculosis.
Which of the following precautions should the nurse initiate to prevent
transmission of the disease? - Airborne precautions
5. A nurse is preparing a client for a colonoscopy. Which of the
following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider to
prescribe as an anesthetic for the procedure? - Propofol
6. A nurse is teaching a group of clients about the risk factors for
osteoporosis. Which of the following should the nurse include as a risk
factor for osteoporosis? - Early menopause
7. A nurse is caring for a client who has a peripherally inserted central
catheter (PICC). For which of the following findings should the nurse
notify the provider? - The dressing was changed 7 days ago
8. A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has unstable
angina. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the
provider?
Exhibit 1 - Graphic record: BP 106/62 mm Hg, Temp 38°C (100.4°F), HR
112/min, Resp rate 26/min, urine output 90 mL/h hr
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