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ATI Pediatric Nursing n100 Exam Questions
Extract:
A client with a fluid volume deficit and hypovolemia.
Question 1 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 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:
None
Question 3 of 5
Which position would be appropriate for the nurse to perform an abdominal assessment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The supine position with arms at the sides allows optimal relaxation of abdominal muscles and facilitates palpation and auscultation of abdominal organs.
Extract:
The client's urine is cloudy, amber, and has an unpleasant odor.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse should make the inference that the client may have:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cloudy, amber urine with an unpleasant odor is a common symptom of a urinary tract infection (UTI). UTIs often cause changes in urine color, odor, and clarity due to the presence of bacteria and inflammatory cells in the urine.
Extract:
A client whose cancer is very advanced.
Question 5 of 5
A client, whose cancer is very advanced, has decided not to have surgery or chemotherapy. The nurse believes that, as a rule, everything possible should be done to preserve life. However, once the client has decided, the nurse supports the decision. Which ethical principle provides the best basis for the nurse's actions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Respect for autonomy prioritizes the client's right to make their own healthcare decisions, even if they conflict with the nurse's beliefs.