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: BMI calculation requires height and weight (kg/m²), making height essential for accurate assessment.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is performing an admission assessment on a client. Which finding should the nurse identify as an indication that the client is dehydrated?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increased urine specific gravity indicates dehydration as the kidneys concentrate urine to conserve water, a reliable marker of reduced hydration status.
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 with rheumatoid arthritis. The client is having difficulty with self-feeding due to the pain and hand deformities. The nurse would anticipate a referral will be made to which member of the interprofessional team?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Occupational therapists specialize in adaptive strategies and equipment for daily activities like self-feeding in rheumatoid arthritis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client who reports having chills and back pain during a blood transfusion. What is the nurse's PRIORITY action to complete?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stopping the transfusion is the priority to prevent further complications from a potential transfusion reaction.