ATI Capstone Fundamentals 2025 Update |QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED AN SWERS|frequently MOST TESTED questions|
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1. 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?: 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.
2. 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?: 2
(pH between 0-4)
3. 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?: 7 eye opening 1-4 verbal 1-5 motor 1-6
4. a nurse should teach which of the following clients requiring crutches about how to use a three point gait?: 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)
5. 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?: i will limit my intake of red
meat to 2x weekly
(should be limited to 2x monthly)
6. 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?: roast turkey, rice pilaf, green beans
7. 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: Kegals
(reduce pelvic prolapse and stress urinary incontinence)
8. a nurse is caring for an older adult client with delirium. which intervention will most likely reduce the client's risk for
falls?: hourly rounding by the nurse
9. 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?: oranges
(along with dried fruits, tomatoes, avocados, dried peas, meats, broccoli, bananas are good for a potassium wasting diuretic)
10. 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?: limit alcohol
and nicotine prior to bedtime
, ATI Capstone Fundamentals 2025 Update |QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED AN SWERS|frequently MOST TESTED questions|
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(at least 4 hours)
11. a nurse is caring for several clients prescribed heat/cold therapies. which of the following clients are at risk of
injury from these therapies? SATA: use caution with
clients who are very young, older adult, fair skinned, impaired cognition, and comorbidities --> higher risk for fragile skin
12. a nurse is caring for a client with HF who has evidence of dyspnea, bibasalar crackles and frothy sputum. what
dietary recommendations should be provided to this client in management of their HF?: reduce sodium intake
(stop smoking, monitor fluid intake to 2L/d, increase protein, consume small frequent meals that are soft and easy to chew)
13. a nurse is caring for a client receiving opiates for PM, initially after PM plan was started the client was sedated
and sleeping most of the time. after three days the client is no longer sedated and sleeping regularly. what action
should the nurse take?: no action is needed at this time
(opiates initially cause sedation but it subsides with maintenance pain control)
14. a nurse is caring for a client who is admitted for observation and has full range of motion. which is the best
manner to encourage the client to void?: client bathroom
(promotes independence and ADLs)
15. a nurse is caring for a client with encephalopathy secondary to liver failure, the client has been prescribed a high
calorie, low protein diet. which of the following meals are appropriate?: chicken breast, mashed potatoes, spinach
16. a client with hearing loss has been fitted for a hearing aid. which of the
following teaching points are important for the nurse to discuss with the client?: use mild soap and water to clean the ear
mold
17. what is the name of a legal document that instructs hcp's and family members about what, if any life-sustaining
treatment and individual wants if at some time the individual is unable to make decisions?: living will
18. a nurse is caring for a client with celiac disease, which food should be removed?: tortillas (contain gluten)
19. a nurse is assisting a client with his meal that is at risk for aspiration d/t stroke, what interventions should the
nurse take to prevent aspiration?: position upright
upper back and head are supported tuck chin
when swallowing
20. a nurse is assessing four clients for fluid balance, the nurse should identify what as dehydration?: a client that
has a temperature of 39C or 102F
21. a nurse is preparing to administer TPN, what indicates a need to obtain a
VERIFIED AN SWERS|frequently MOST TESTED questions|
GET IT RIGHT!!
1. 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?: 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.
2. 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?: 2
(pH between 0-4)
3. 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?: 7 eye opening 1-4 verbal 1-5 motor 1-6
4. a nurse should teach which of the following clients requiring crutches about how to use a three point gait?: 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)
5. 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?: i will limit my intake of red
meat to 2x weekly
(should be limited to 2x monthly)
6. 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?: roast turkey, rice pilaf, green beans
7. 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: Kegals
(reduce pelvic prolapse and stress urinary incontinence)
8. a nurse is caring for an older adult client with delirium. which intervention will most likely reduce the client's risk for
falls?: hourly rounding by the nurse
9. 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?: oranges
(along with dried fruits, tomatoes, avocados, dried peas, meats, broccoli, bananas are good for a potassium wasting diuretic)
10. 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?: limit alcohol
and nicotine prior to bedtime
, ATI Capstone Fundamentals 2025 Update |QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED AN SWERS|frequently MOST TESTED questions|
GET IT RIGHT!!
(at least 4 hours)
11. a nurse is caring for several clients prescribed heat/cold therapies. which of the following clients are at risk of
injury from these therapies? SATA: use caution with
clients who are very young, older adult, fair skinned, impaired cognition, and comorbidities --> higher risk for fragile skin
12. a nurse is caring for a client with HF who has evidence of dyspnea, bibasalar crackles and frothy sputum. what
dietary recommendations should be provided to this client in management of their HF?: reduce sodium intake
(stop smoking, monitor fluid intake to 2L/d, increase protein, consume small frequent meals that are soft and easy to chew)
13. a nurse is caring for a client receiving opiates for PM, initially after PM plan was started the client was sedated
and sleeping most of the time. after three days the client is no longer sedated and sleeping regularly. what action
should the nurse take?: no action is needed at this time
(opiates initially cause sedation but it subsides with maintenance pain control)
14. a nurse is caring for a client who is admitted for observation and has full range of motion. which is the best
manner to encourage the client to void?: client bathroom
(promotes independence and ADLs)
15. a nurse is caring for a client with encephalopathy secondary to liver failure, the client has been prescribed a high
calorie, low protein diet. which of the following meals are appropriate?: chicken breast, mashed potatoes, spinach
16. a client with hearing loss has been fitted for a hearing aid. which of the
following teaching points are important for the nurse to discuss with the client?: use mild soap and water to clean the ear
mold
17. what is the name of a legal document that instructs hcp's and family members about what, if any life-sustaining
treatment and individual wants if at some time the individual is unable to make decisions?: living will
18. a nurse is caring for a client with celiac disease, which food should be removed?: tortillas (contain gluten)
19. a nurse is assisting a client with his meal that is at risk for aspiration d/t stroke, what interventions should the
nurse take to prevent aspiration?: position upright
upper back and head are supported tuck chin
when swallowing
20. a nurse is assessing four clients for fluid balance, the nurse should identify what as dehydration?: a client that
has a temperature of 39C or 102F
21. a nurse is preparing to administer TPN, what indicates a need to obtain a
