ATI RN
ATI Pediatric Nursing n100 Exam Questions
Extract:
A client being treated for a fluid volume excess.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client being treated for a fluid volume excess. Which clinical finding validates the client's fluid status?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Strong, bounding pedal pulses indicate adequate perfusion, consistent with fluid volume excess, as increased fluid volume enhances cardiac output.
Extract:
A client who takes opioid pain medication and has a new prescription for docusate sodium.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who takes opioid pain medication and has a new prescription for docusate sodium. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Docusate sodium may take a few days to produce a noticeable effect on bowel movements, indicating the client understands the expected onset of action.
Extract:
None
Question 3 of 5
The nurse understands that examples of sensible fluid loss in a client are: (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Sensible fluid losses are measurable, such as urinary output, profuse sweating, and fluid lost through increased respiratory effort.
Extract:
The mother of a 7-year-old child is concerned that the child 'touches and plays' with the genitals despite being punished for doing so.
Question 4 of 5
Which response should the nurse make to the mother? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Physical punishment is ineffective and potentially harmful; genital touching is a normal part of body exploration at this age, and the behavior is likely temporary, resolving with maturity.
Extract:
A client who has a terminal illness.
Question 5 of 5
A client who has a terminal illness asks the nurse, 'Why is God punishing me?' Which would be the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Being available to listen and provide emotional support addresses the client's existential distress, offering a safe space to express feelings without imposing personal beliefs.