ATI RN
ATI Pediatric Nursing n100 Exam Questions
Extract:
A patient in pain.
Question 1 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.
Extract:
A client with fluid volume excess.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with fluid volume excess. Which dietary change will be most effective in addressing the fluid volume excess?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Decreasing sodium intake helps reduce fluid retention, as sodium promotes water reabsorption in the kidneys.
Extract:
A client where the nurse makes an error while documenting in their chart.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse makes an error while documenting in the client's chart. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Drawing a single line through the error ensures the original information remains visible for auditing, with initials and date indicating the correction.
Extract:
None
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 client has written 'spiritual but no specific religious denomination'.
Question 5 of 5
A home care nurse is completing a comprehensive assessment & sees that the client has written 'spiritual but no specific religious denomination'. How should the nurse interpret this data? The client...
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The client's statement suggests personal spiritual beliefs that can be explored through open-ended questions about their guiding experiences.