ATI RN
ATI N100 Fundamentals Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is calculating a client's body mass index (BMI). Which of the following information does the nurse require?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
To calculate BMI, the client's height is essential. BMI is determined by dividing weight in kilograms by the square of height in meters (kg/m²). Accurate height measurement is crucial for this calculation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is suffering from dysphagia after a stroke and is currently NPO. Which member of the inter-professional team would the nurse anticipate will be consulted to determine how this client will be safely fed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Speech therapists assess swallowing function and determine safe feeding methods for dysphagia post-stroke.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is having fluid volume overload. Which finding should the nurse expect for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fluid volume overload often leads to edema due to the excess fluid leaking out of the blood vessels into the interstitial spaces. This swelling is commonly observed in areas such as the ankles, legs, and hands.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is a long-term alcoholic. The client presents to the emergency department with vomiting and diarrhea for several days. Which findings would the nurse expect to find in this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypomagnesemia is common in long-term alcoholics due to poor dietary intake and gastrointestinal losses from vomiting and diarrhea, affecting cardiovascular and neuromuscular function.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has hypernatremia and requires IV fluid therapy. Which solution should the nurse prepare to infuse for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypotonic solutions, such as 0.45% sodium chloride, are appropriate for hypernatremia to reduce serum sodium levels safely.