ATI LPN
ATI LPN Critical Thinking Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following assists the nurse in the identification of nursing diagnoses?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Data clustering (
B) groups related signs and symptoms to form nursing diagnoses. Validated (
A), subjective (
C), and objective (
D) data are components but not the process of diagnosis.
Question 2 of 5
Select the proper order of the phases of the Nursing Process:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nursing process follows a logical sequence: Assessment (data collection), Planning (developing goals and interventions), Implementation (executing the plan), and Evaluation (assessing effectiveness). Only option B lists this correct order.
Question 3 of 5
Identify the person responsible for analyzing and interpreting data to arrive at a nursing diagnosis:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The RN (
C) is responsible for analyzing data and formulating nursing diagnoses, as it requires critical thinking within their scope of practice. CNAs (
A) and Technicians (
B) assist with care but do not diagnose. LPNs/LVNs (
D) collect data but do not formulate diagnoses.
Extract:
Patient demonstrates signs of flushed, dry, hot skin, dry mucous membranes and temperature elevation
Question 4 of 5
During a physical examination, the nurse discovers that the patient demonstrates signs of flushed, dry, hot skin, dry mucous membranes and temperature elevation. The nurse realizes grouping this data represents:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Grouping signs like flushed skin and fever (
C) is data clustering, suggesting dehydration or infection. Fluid overload (
A) shows edema, symptoms (
B) are subjective, and urinary retention (
D) involves bladder issues.
Extract:
Patient provided subjective data of intermittent chest pain upon exertion
Question 5 of 5
Subjective data provided by the patient included complaints of intermittent chest pain upon exertion. When performing a complete physical examination, the nurse might use an organized approach such as:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A head-to-toe assessment (
A) organizes a complete exam systematically. B and C are data types, not approaches, and D prioritizes needs, not physical exams.