ATI RN
ATI Pediatric Nursing n100 Exam Questions
Extract:
A client who is cognitively impaired.
Question 1 of 5
What would be the best nursing action to facilitate bladder continence for the client who is cognitively impaired?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Regular toileting reminders every 2 hours help prevent incontinence by prompting the client to void, addressing cognitive impairment challenges.
Extract:
The off-going nurse notices a distinct odor of alcohol on the breath of the nurse receiving report.
Question 2 of 5
At change of shift, the off going nurse notices a distinct odor of alcohol on the breath of the nurse who is receiving report. Which action is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Immediate reporting to the charge nurse ensures patient safety and allows for timely intervention regarding potential impairment.
Extract:
A client reports that their bowel movements are hard & difficult to pass.
Question 3 of 5
The client reports to the nurse that their bowel movements are hard & difficult to pass. Which of the medications taken by the client most likely contributed to this problem?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Opioids slow intestinal motility and increase water absorption from the stool, leading to hard, dry, and difficult-to-pass bowel movements.
Extract:
A client prescribed isotonic IV hydration.
Question 4 of 5
A client is prescribed isotonic IV hydration for their current fluid balance problem. Which property of isotonic fluid replacement is essential for the nurse to understand?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Isotonic fluids replace extracellular volume without causing significant fluid shifts into or out of cells, maintaining balance.
Extract:
A patient in pain.
Question 5 of 5
When caring for a patient in pain, the most important principle that the nurse must recognize is that:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The patient is the best authority on their pain, as it is a subjective experience, guiding patient-centered pain management.