ATI RN
ATI Pediatric Nursing n100 Exam Questions
Extract:
A client reports that their bowel movements are hard & difficult to pass.
Question 1 of 5
The client reports to the nurse that their bowel movements are hard & difficult to pass. Which of the medications taken by the client most likely contributed to this problem?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Opioids slow intestinal motility and increase water absorption from the stool, leading to hard, dry, and difficult-to-pass bowel movements.
Extract:
A client with a prescription for a loop diuretic.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a prescription for a loop diuretic is experiencing muscle cramps. Which laboratory value should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Loop diuretics can cause potassium loss, leading to hypokalemia, which may result in muscle cramps.
Extract:
A client taking a diuretic medication.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is providing dietary teaching for a client taking a diuretic medication. Which foods should the nurse encourage the client to consume to prevent electrolyte imbalance? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Spinach, tomatoes, and avocados are rich in potassium, helping to replenish levels depleted by diuretics.
Extract:
A client who is cognitively impaired.
Question 4 of 5
What would be the best nursing action to facilitate bladder continence for the client who is cognitively impaired?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Regular toileting reminders every 2 hours help prevent incontinence by prompting the client to void, addressing cognitive impairment challenges.
Extract:
None
Question 5 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.