ATI RN
ATI Pediatric Nursing n100 Exam Questions
Extract:
A client who is incontinent of urine.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is incontinent of urine. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing intervention?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Providing perineal skin care prevents skin breakdown due to moisture from incontinence.
Extract:
A client with a calcium level of 6.3 mg/dL.
Question 2 of 5
A lab technician calls to tell the nurse that their client's calcium level is 6.3 mg/dL. How will the nurse proceed with this information? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Reading back ensures accuracy, confirming client identity prevents errors, reporting hypocalcemia (6.3 mg/dL) to the physician is urgent, and documenting in the medical record ensures continuity of care.
Extract:
A client with a prescription for a loop diuretic.
Question 3 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:
None
Question 4 of 5
Which food item should the nurse instruct the patient to consume to prevent or treat constipation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fruit and vegetables are rich sources of dietary fiber, which adds bulk to the stool and facilitates easier passage through the digestive tract, helping to prevent and treat constipation.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is concerned about a client's ability to withstand exposure to pathogens. What blood component should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: White blood cells are critical to the immune response, and monitoring their count assesses the client's ability to fight infections.