ATI RN
ATI Pediatric Nursing n100 Exam Questions
Extract:
A client with a prescription for a loop diuretic.
Question 1 of 5
A client with a prescription for a loop diuretic is experiencing muscle cramps. Which laboratory value should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Loop diuretics can cause potassium loss, leading to hypokalemia, which may result in muscle cramps.
Extract:
A client under extreme stress.
Question 2 of 5
A client who is under extreme stress will have an increased production of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) and aldosterone. The nurse should expect a decrease in which clinical finding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increased ADH and aldosterone promote water retention, reducing urinary output to conserve fluid volume during stress.
Extract:
A client taking a diuretic medication.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is providing dietary teaching for a client taking a diuretic medication. Which foods should the nurse encourage the client to consume to prevent electrolyte imbalance? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Spinach, tomatoes, and avocados are rich in potassium, helping to replenish levels depleted by diuretics.
Extract:
A client who is cognitively impaired.
Question 4 of 5
What would be the best nursing action to facilitate bladder continence for the client who is cognitively impaired?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Regular toileting reminders every 2 hours help prevent incontinence by prompting the client to void, addressing cognitive impairment challenges.
Extract:
A client's foot on the Admission Database.
Question 5 of 5
What is the best way for the nurse to document the assessment of a client's foot on the Admission Database?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Specific, objective documentation of four round, 2 cm lesions on the right foot's plantar aspect ensures clarity and accuracy.