ATI PN CAPSTONE EXAM (2019 – 2021)
1. If a male client experienced a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) that damaged the
hypothalamus, the nurse anticipate that the client has problems with:
a. Body temperature control.
b. Balance and equilibrium
c. Visual acuity
d. Thinking and reasoning
2. A...
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ATI PN CAPSTONE EXAM (2019 – 2021)
1. If a male client experienced a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) that damaged the
hypothalamus, the nurse anticipate that the client has problems with:
a. Body temperature control.
b. Balance and equilibrium
c. Visual acuity
d. Thinking and reasoning
2. A female client admitted to an acute care facility after a car accident develops
signs andsymptoms of increased intracranial pressure (ICP). The client is
intubated and placed on mechanical ventilation to help reduce ICP. To prevent
a further rise in ICP caused bysuctioning, the nurse anticipates administering
which drug endotracheal before
suctioning?
a. Phenytoin (Dilantin)
b. Mannitol (Osmitrol)
c. Lidocaine (Xylocaine)
d. Furosemide (Lasix)
3. After striking his head on a tree while falling from a ladder, a young man
age 18 isadmitted to the emergency department. He’s unconscious and his
pupils are
nonreactive. Which intervention would be the most dangerous for the client?
a. Give him a barbiturate
b. Place him a mechanical ventilation
c. Perform a lumbar puncture
d. Elevate the head of his bed
4. When obtaining the health history from a male client with retinal detachment,
the nurse
expects the client to report:
a. Light flashed and floaters in front of the eye
b. A recent driving accident while changing lanes
c. Headaches, nausea, and redness of the eyes
d. Frequent episodes of double vision
5. Which nursing diagnosis takes highest priority for a client with Parkinson’s
crisis?
a. Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements
, b. Ineffective airway clearance
c. Impaired urinary elimination
d. Risk for injury
6. To encourage adequate nutritional intake for a female client with Alzheimer’s
disease,
the nurse should:
a. Stay with the client and encourage him to eat
b. Help the client fill out his menu
c. Give the client privacy during meals
d. Fill out the menu for the client
7. The nurse is performing a mental status examination on a male client diagnosed
with
subdural hematoma. This test assesses which of the following?
a. Cerebellar function
b. Intellectual function
c. Cerebral function
d. Sensory function
8. Shortly after admission to an acute care facility, a male client with a seizure
disorderdevelop status epilepticus. The physician orders diazepam
(Valium) 10 mg I.V. stat.How soon can the nurse administer a second dose
of diazepam, if needed and
prescribed?
a. In 30 to 45 seconds
b. In 10 to 15 minutes
c. In 30 to 45 minutes
d. In 1 to 2 hours
9. A female complains of periorbital aching, tearing, blurred vision, and
photophobia in her right eye. Ophthalmologic examination reveals a small,
irregular, nonreactive pupil
- a condition resulting from acute iris inflammation (iritis). As part of the
client’s therapeutic regimen, the physician prescribes atropine sulfate
(Atropisol), two drops of0.5% solution in the right eye twice daily. Atropine
Sulfate belongs to which drug
classification?
, a. Para sympathomimetic agent
b. Sympatholytic agent
c. Adrenergic blocker
d. Cholinergic blocker
10. Emergency medical technicians transport a 27-year-old iron worker to the
emergency department. They tell the nurse, “He fell from a two story building.
He has a large contusion on his left chest and a hematoma on the left parietal
area. He has a compoundfracture of his left femur and he’s oximeter with a
manual-resuscitation bag.” Which
intervention by the nurse has the highest priority?
a. Assessing the left leg
b. Assessing the pupils
c. Placing the client in Trendelenburg’s position
d. Assessing level of consciousness
11. An auto mechanic accidentally has battery acid splashed in his eyes. His
coworkers irrigate his eyes with water for 20 minutes, and then take him to
emergency departmentof a nearby hospital, where he received emergency care
for corneal injury. The physician prescribes dexamethasone (Maxidex
Ophthalmic Suspension), two drops of 0.1% solution to be instilled initially
into the conjunctival sacs of both eyes every hour; and polymycin B sulfate
(Neosporin Ophthalmic), 0.5% ointment to be places in the conjunctival sacs of
both eyes every 3 hours. Dexamethasone exerts its therapeutic
effect by:
a. Increasing the exudative reaction of ocular tissue
b. Decreasing leukocyte infiltration at the site of ocular inflammation
c. Inhibiting the action of carbonic anhydrase
d. Producing a miotic reaction by stimulation and contraction the sphincter
muscles
of the iris.
12. Nurse April is caring for a client who under a lumbar laminectomy 2 days ago.
Which
of the following findings should the nurse consider abnormal?
, a. More back pain than the first postoperative day
b. Paresthesia in the dermatomes near the wounds
c. Urine retention or incontinence
d. Temperature of 99.2F (37.3C)
13. After an eye examination, a male client is diagnosed with open-angle
0.25% gtt I, OU QID.based on this prescription, the nurse should teach the
client or a family member to
administer the drug by:
a. Instilling one drop of pilocarpine 0.25% into both eyes daily.
b. Instilling one drop of pilocarpine 0.25% into both eyes four times a daily
c. Instilling one drop of pilocarpine 0.25% into the right eye daily
d. Instilling one drop of pilocarpine 0.25% into the left eye four times daily
14. A female client who’s paralyzed on the left side has been receiving physical
therapy and attending teaching sessions about safety. Which behavior
indicates that the clientaccurately understands safety measures related to
paralysis?
a. The client leaves the side rails down
b. The client uses a mirror to inspect the skin
c. The client repositions only after being reminded to do so.
d. The client hangs the left arm over the side of the wheelchair
15. A male client in the emergency department has a suspected neurologic
disorder. To assess gait, the nurse asks the client to take a few steps; with each
step, the client’s feet
make a half circle. To document the client’s gait, the nurse should use which
term?
a. Ataxic
b. Dystrophic
c. Helicopod
d. Steppage
16. A client, age 22, is admitted with bacterial meningitis. Which hospital room
would be
the best choice for this client?
a. A private room down the hall from the nurses’ station
b. An isolation room three doors from the nurses’ station
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