ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A charge nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about accessing a client's medical records. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Choice B is correct because a nurse can only access the records of clients they are actively caring for, as part of their professional duty and responsibility. This is necessary to provide safe and effective care and communicate with the healthcare team.
Choice A is incorrect as accessing records without a legitimate need violates privacy.
Choice C is incorrect because sharing with family requires client consent.
Choice D is incorrect as sharing with other clients breaches confidentiality.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about values to a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This statement is correct because it is important that the nurse is aware of the client's values. The nurse should assess the client's values and preferences, and incorporate them into the plan of care. The nurse should also respect the client's right to self-determination and autonomy, and support the client in making informed decisions.
Choice A is incorrect because a nurse's personal values can and do influence ethical decisions; awareness of this influence is key to ethical practice.
Choice B is incorrect as value clarification is about identifying and prioritizing values, not clinical competency.
Choice D is incorrect because behaviors and actions express values, not define them.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is documenting in a client's health record using the subjective, objective, assessment, and plan (SOAP) charting model. Which of the following information should be included in the subjective component?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Choice B is correct because subjective data includes client-reported symptoms.
Choices A and D are objective, and
Choice C is a plan intervention.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to complete an occurrence report for a client who fell at the facility. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Choice A is correct because using objective terminology ensures factual, unbiased reporting.
Choice B delays safety,
Choice C affects accountability, and
Choice D risks legal issues.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is working with an RN to admit a new client. Which of the following steps of the nursing process is the nurse using when assisting to formulate goals for a positive outcome?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Choice A is correct because planning involves setting goals for positive outcomes.
Choice B evaluates,
Choice C gathers data, and
Choice D executes the plan.