ATI RN
ATI N100 Fundamentals Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who needs to start taking a calcium supplement. Which recommendation should the nurse make about taking calcium supplements?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calcium absorption is highly dependent on vitamin D, which facilitates the absorption of calcium in the intestines. Taking a vitamin D supplement alongside calcium ensures effective utilization of calcium, improving bone health and preventing deficiencies.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who has a serum calcium level of 12.3 mg/dL (9-10.5 mg/dL). Which finding should the nurse expect during the initial assessment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypercalcemia can promote a hypercoagulable state, increasing the risk of thromboembolic events. This occurs because high calcium levels can enhance platelet aggregation and increase the coagulability of blood.
Therefore, a client with elevated serum calcium may have an increased risk of developing blood clots.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with severe hypokalemia. The provider places an order for IV potassium chloride (KCl) 60 mEq x 1 now. Which action should the nurse take when caring for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Potassium chloride is ideally administered through a central venous line because it is irritating to veins and can cause damage if given through a peripheral line. A central line reduces the risk of irritation and allows for safer infusion of potassium.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with an order for one unit of packed red blood cells (PRBCs). The nurse should anticipate to remain at client's bedside during which time period of the infusion?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The first 15 minutes of a PRBC transfusion are crucial because most acute transfusion reactions, such as allergic reactions, febrile non-hemolytic reactions, and hemolytic reactions, occur within this time frame.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with severe anemia. The provider placed an order for one unit of packed red blood cells (PRBCs) x 1 now. The nurse should anticipate the blood will be completely infused after how much time?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: One unit of PRBCs is typically infused over 1.5 to 2 hours, balancing efficacy and minimizing reaction risks.