ATI RN
ATI Nursing 100 Day Exam 4 Fundamentals Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse knows that teaching about the use of the spirometer incentive is effective when the client seals the lips around the mouthpiece and:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Inhaling slowly to raise the ball and holding it promotes lung expansion and prevents atelectasis which is the correct incentive spirometer technique to improve ventilation and prevent postoperative complications. Exhaling or rapid forceful inspiration does not achieve sustained lung expansion and blowing into the device is incorrect as it is designed for inhalation.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse recognizes that which is not a necessary feature of a team?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Teams can function effectively across departments as collaboration is based on shared goals not physical proximity. Shared responsibility ensures collective accountability mutual interdependence allows individual contributions toward team goals and a common purpose aligns efforts all of which are essential for team dynamics.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse receives the following order: Ferrous sulfate 325 mg four times a day PO. Give on empty stomach. Even before researching the nurse guesses that this is because the medication:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ferrous sulfate is better absorbed on an empty stomach as food especially dairy or fiber can form complexes reducing bioavailability. Gastric acid enhances absorption constipation is a side effect not related to timing and while irritation can occur the primary reason is absorption optimization.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client being treated for hypernatremia. Which of the following are appropriate nursing interventions? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Restricting sodium reduces hypernatremia by lowering sodium intake monitoring vital signs detects fluid balance changes such as blood pressure or pulse alterations and tracking intake/output assesses fluid status to ensure proper hydration. Encouraging potassium-rich foods is unrelated to sodium levels and decreasing water intake worsens hypernatremia by concentrating sodium further risking dehydration and complications like seizures.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse understands that the rationale(s) for clients receiving intravenous (IV) therapy is/are to:
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: IV therapy compensates for fluid/electrolyte losses (e.g. vomiting) corrects imbalances (e.g. hyponatremia) and expands volume in dehydration or hypovolemia. Increasing urine specific gravity indicates concentrated urine not an IV goal and moving fluid to unavailable areas (e.g. cerebrospinal fluid) is not achieved by IV therapy.