ATI RN
ATI N100 Fundamentals Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed a mechanical soft diet. Which food choice would be appropriate for this client to have included in their diet?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ground beef is appropriate for a mechanical soft diet because it is easier to chew and swallow compared to whole cuts of meat. It is typically tender and does not require extensive chewing.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing nutritional education to a client recently diagnosed with high cholesterol. The nurse should provide the client with which statements regarding their diet restrictions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Trans fats significantly increase LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) levels and decrease HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol). Avoiding trans fats is crucial in managing high cholesterol and reducing cardiovascular risk.
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 providing dietary teaching for a client who takes furosemide (Lasix), a loop diuretic. The nurse should recommend which of the food is a great source of potassium?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Baked potatoes are an excellent source of potassium, essential for clients on furosemide to replenish potassium lost due to diuretic effects.