Complete Question Bank

ATI RN · ATI RN Capstone · RN ATI Capstone Proctored Comprehensive Assessment A

Full Question & Rationale Repository

Showing all 5 practice questions with expert explanatory rationales.

Question 1 of 5

A nurse is preparing to administer medication to a client by nasogastric tube. What should the nurse do first?

A. Administer the medication without further assessment.

B. Check the tube placement before administering any medication.

C. Administer the medication in liquid form only.

D. Administer half the dosage as a precaution.

Correct Answer: Check the tube placement before administering any medication.

Question 2 of 5

A patient reports nausea and vomiting after chemotherapy. What is the nurse's priority action?

A. Administer an antiemetic as prescribed.

B. Encourage the patient to eat small, frequent meals.

C. Provide the patient with anti-nausea wristbands.

D. Encourage the patient to rest after eating.

Correct Answer: Administer an antiemetic as prescribed.

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following actions is a means of maintaining medical asepsis to reduce and prevent the spread of microorganisms?

A. Sterilizing contaminated items

B. Routinely cleaning the hospital environment

C. Reapplying a sterile dressing

D. Applying a sterile gown and gloves

Correct Answer: Sterilizing contaminated items

Question 4 of 5

A nurse manager assigns a new nurse to care for a client with unstable blood pressure. What is the nurse's priority action?

A. Ask the charge nurse for assistance.

B. Recheck the blood pressure before calling for help.

C. Monitor the client's blood pressure closely.

D. Administer antihypertensive medication immediately.

Correct Answer: Recheck the blood pressure before calling for help.

Question 5 of 5

A patient on mechanical ventilation experiences a sudden drop in oxygen saturation. What should the nurse check first?

A. Check the ventilator tubing for disconnection.

B. Increase the patient's oxygen flow.

C. Perform a full physical assessment.

D. Reassess the patient's oxygen levels after 5 minutes.

Correct Answer: Check the ventilator tubing for disconnection.

Ready to Guarantee Your Result?

Start Your ATI RN Preparation Journey Today

Access over 300,000 verified practice questions, comprehensive subject diagnostic exams, and timed clinical simulations engineered for success.