ATI LPN
Patient Centered Care Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What priority assessment data should be shared with the interdisciplinary team from a client admitted to the emergency department with a lacerated artery?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Blood pressure and pulse indicate hemodynamic status, critical for an arterial laceration with life-threatening potential, making it the priority. Next of kin (A), medications (B), and respirations (D) are less urgent in this emergency.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client whose blood pressure was 142/76 mm Hg 30 minutes ago, and now is 88/50 mm Hg. What action by the nurse is best?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Rapid Response Team (RRT) intervenes for deteriorating clients to prevent arrest, making it the best action for a significant blood pressure drop. Documentation (B) is necessary but insufficient alone, notifying the provider (C) is secondary to RRT, and repeating in 15 minutes (D) delays critical care.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is calling the on-call physician about a client who had a hysterectomy 2 days ago and has pain that is unrelieved by the prescribed narcotic pain medication. Which statement is part of the SBAR format for communication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B' (Background) provides relevant history (allergies), fitting SBAR. 'A' (Assessment) suggests action, 'R' (Recommendation) notes preferences, and 'S' (Situation) describes the current state, but only B aligns with the background component.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is using evidence-based practice (EBP) to address client care issues. Which factors does the nurse include in this process? ((Select ONE that does not apply.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: EBP includes nurse expertise (B), client preferences (C), research findings (D), and client values (E). Cost-saving (A) is not a core EBP component.
Question 5 of 5
A fishbone diagram is a useful tool to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fishbone diagrams (A) pinpoint root causes, unlike B, C, or D which focus elsewhere.