ATI RN
ATI Pediatric Nursing n100 Exam Questions
Extract:
An adult patient with constipation.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse must administer an enema to an adult patient with constipation. Which is a safe and effective distance for the nurse to insert the tubing into the patient's rectum? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: A,E
Rationale: Inserting the tubing 3-4 inches allows effective delivery of the enema solution to the sigmoid colon without risking injury.
Extract:
A client on bedrest after surgery, complaining of feeling bloated and having continuous oozing of small amounts of liquid stool.
Question 2 of 5
A client, who is on bedrest after surgery, complains of feeling bloated and having continuous oozing of small amounts of liquid stool. The nurse recognizes this as being symptomatic of which condition?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fecal impaction can cause liquid stool to ooze around a hardened mass, leading to bloating and leakage, common in bedrest patients.
Extract:
None
Question 3 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.
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.
Extract:
A 66-year-old client who reports having a fever and feeling weak and dizzy with nausea and vomiting for three days.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing a 66-year-old client who reports having a fever and feeling weak and dizzy with nausea and vomiting for three days. The nurse observes a dry tongue and oral mucosa, and concentrated urine. To best assess the client's fluid status, which parameter(s) should the nurse check?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Orthostatic BP and pulse changes indicate volume depletion, directly assessing fluid status in suspected dehydration.