ATI RN
ATI Nurs100102 Fundamentals Retake Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has hypernatremia and requires IV fluid therapy due to his NPO status. Which of the following solutions should the nurse prepare to infuse for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 0.45% sodium chloride dilutes sodium levels, unlike hypertonic dextrose/saline, Ringer’s, or dextrose solutions.
Question 2 of 5
A charge nurse is anticipating the admission of four clients and planning their room assignments. Which of the following clients should the nurse assign to the room closest to the nurses' station?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Confusion from a head injury requires close monitoring, unlike ECG monitoring, migraines, or TB (requiring isolation).
Question 3 of 5
A provider prescribes a sublingual medication for a client who has an NG tube in place. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sublingual administration ensures proper absorption, unlike NG tube delivery or oral formulation.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse instructor is teaching student nurses about the factors that may affect a patient's blood pressure. Which statements accurately describe these factors? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Age, morning surge, smoking, and hormonal changes increase blood pressure; postprandial hypotension is not typical.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse should teach which of the following clients requiring crutches about how to use a three-point gait?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Three-point gait suits non-weight-bearing conditions like femur fractures, unlike full weight, partial weight, or paralysis.