ATI LPN
Foundations and Adult Health Nursing Test Bank
Chapter 5 Questions
Question 1 of 5
What best defines the nursing process?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nursing process is a framework by which to organize individualized nursing care.
Question 2 of 5
All of the following patients have been admitted to the acute care setting. On admission which patient should receive a focused assessment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A patient with a perforated ulcer is considered to be critically ill.
Therefore, this patient should receive a focused assessment. The remaining options are not considered critical illnesses.
Question 3 of 5
What subjective data does the nurse record following a head-to-toe examination?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Another term for subjective data is symptoms, which cannot be observed or measured. This data must come from the patient.
Question 4 of 5
What objective data should the nurse include after a patient assessment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Objective data are observable and measurable by people other than the patient.
Question 5 of 5
When the nurse is prioritizing care during the planning phase of the nursing process what is the guiding framework?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Secondary sources include family members.