ATI RN
ATI Pediatric Nursing n100 Exam Questions
Extract:
None
Question 1 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.
Extract:
A client experiencing pain.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is most appropriate when the nurse assesses the intensity of the client's pain?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A pain scale provides a standardized method to quantify pain intensity, aiding in monitoring and managing pain effectively.
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:
A client with a history of deficient fluid volume.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse assesses a client with a history of deficient fluid volume. What are the most accurate findings for this fluid volume status? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Skin turgor tenting, elevated hematocrit due to hemoconcentration, and dry, sticky oral mucous membranes are accurate indicators of deficient fluid volume, reflecting dehydration.
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.