ATI Capstone Fundamentals
2026 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
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? -
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? -
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? - ANSWER-7
,eye opening 1-4
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? - 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? - 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? - ANSWER-roast turkey, rice pilaf, green
beans
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 -
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? - 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? - 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? - ANSWER-limit
alcohol and nicotine prior to bedtime
(at least 4 hours)
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 - ANSWER-use
caution with clients who are very young, older adult, fair skinned, impaired
cognition, and comorbidities --> higher risk for fragile skin
2026 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
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? -
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? -
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? - ANSWER-7
,eye opening 1-4
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? - 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? - 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? - ANSWER-roast turkey, rice pilaf, green
beans
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 -
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? - 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? - 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? - ANSWER-limit
alcohol and nicotine prior to bedtime
(at least 4 hours)
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 - ANSWER-use
caution with clients who are very young, older adult, fair skinned, impaired
cognition, and comorbidities --> higher risk for fragile skin
