ATI LPN
ATI Fundamentals Proctored Exam LPN Questions
Question 1 of 5
Application of force to another person without lawful justification is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Battery is the intentional, unconsented physical contact, like striking a patient, a civil tort with legal repercussions. Negligence is unintentional harm, tort is a broader category, and crime involves criminal law. Nurses avoid battery by obtaining consent, respecting autonomy, as violations breach ethical and legal standards, risking lawsuits or discipline.
Question 2 of 5
A client is receiving 115 ml/hr of continuous IVF. The nurse noticed that the venipuncture site was red and swollen. Which of the following interventions would the nurse perform first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stopping the infusion is the nurse's first intervention when observing a red, swollen venipuncture site, as this may indicate phlebitis, infiltration, or infection. Halting the IV prevents further tissue damage or fluid extravasation, prioritizing patient safety. Redness and swelling suggest inflammation or leakage into surrounding tissue, requiring immediate cessation to assess severity and plan next steps, like site relocation or physician consultation. Calling the physician follows assessment, not precedes stopping the infusion, as the nurse acts within scope to mitigate harm first. Slowing the infusion might worsen damage if fluid is already escaping the vein. A cold towel could reduce swelling later but doesn't address the active infusion causing the issue. Stopping the infusion is the critical initial step, enabling evaluation and preventing complications, aligning with nursing's focus on prompt, protective action.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse uses an institution's procedure manual to confirm how to insert a nasogastric tube. The level of critical thinking the nurse is using is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Basic critical thinking involves following established guidelines or procedures, like using a manual for nasogastric tube insertion, typical for novices relying on concrete rules. The nurse here seeks confirmation, indicating dependence on external standards rather than independent judgment. Commitment reflects decisive action based on internalized reasoning, not manual reliance. Complex critical thinking analyzes and adapts procedures (e.g., modifying technique for patient anatomy), requiring experience beyond rote steps. The scientific method tests hypotheses, not applicable to routine protocol checks. Basic critical thinking suits this scenario, as the nurse applies learned steps without deviation, a foundational level ensuring safe practice while building toward higher-order skills in dynamic clinical settings.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse does not take shortcuts for example failing to identify a client when administering medications. This is an example of critical thinking attitude:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Responsibility and accountability as a critical thinking attitude mean adhering to standards and owning outcomes, like verifying a client's identity before medication to ensure safety. This reflects duty to the patient and profession, avoiding errors (e.g., wrong patient dosing). Thinking independently involves personal judgment, not just following protocol, which this nurse does by sticking to rules. Fairness ensures impartiality, not directly tied to identification steps. Discipline implies consistency, overlapping with responsibility, but lacks accountability's emphasis on answerability. By not cutting corners, the nurse upholds ethical and safety standards, embodying responsibility and accountability, critical for trust and precision in medication administration, a high-stakes nursing task.
Question 5 of 5
A theory is a set of concepts, definitions, relationships and assumptions that:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A theory e.g., Henderson's uses concepts (e.g., breathing), definitions (clarifying terms), relationships (how needs interact), and assumptions (e.g., patients seek independence) to explain phenomena like recovery. This informs nursing actions e.g., why positioning aids breathing. Formulating legislation is policy, not theory's role indirectly influenced. Measuring functions suits research, not theory's explanatory purpose. Reflecting the domain describes scope, not function explanation is active. Theories explain health-related events, providing nurses frameworks to understand and address client needs, making this the precise definition.