ATI RN
ATI Pediatric Nursing n100 Exam Questions
Extract:
An older adult client experiences a change in mental status.
Question 1 of 5
An older adult client experiences a change in mental status. Which assessment finding represents a critical thinking approach?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Understanding the history of onset provides critical information about potential causes, aiding in formulating appropriate interventions.
Extract:
A client where the nurse administered a wrong dose of medication.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse realizes that a wrong dose of medication has been administered to the client. The supervisor is immediately informed. Ethically, this behavior is best described as being:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Accountability involves taking responsibility for errors, reporting them promptly, and taking corrective measures to ensure patient safety.
Extract:
A client with fluid volume excess.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with fluid volume excess. Which of the following interventions should the nurse anticipate? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Diuretics reduce fluid volume, daily weights monitor fluid status, and fluid restriction limits further fluid accumulation.
Extract:
A client with a fluid volume deficit and hypovolemia.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a fluid volume deficit and hypovolemia. What actions can the nurse take without a physician's order?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Daily weights, vital signs, and fluid intake/output are standard nursing assessments that monitor fluid status without requiring a physician's order.
Extract:
A client diagnosed with dehydration.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse caring for a client diagnosed with dehydration recognizes that which of the following are appropriate nursing interventions? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Providing skin and mouth care prevents complications, monitoring intake/output assesses fluid balance, and daily weights track fluid status.