ATI LPN
ATI LPN Critical Thinking Exam Questions
Extract:
Patient reporting moderate to severe pain
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is receiving a provider's prescription by telephone for morphine for a patient who is reporting moderate to severe pain. Which of the following nursing actions should the nurse take? (select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: A: Repeating the prescription ensures accuracy via read-back verification. B: Documenting the call's reason and outcome is essential for legal records. C is good practice but not required, and D is incorrect as verbal orders can be accepted with proper protocol.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
When using the SOAP method of charting, S stands for subjective data which means:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Subjective data (
A) includes patient-reported information like pain or symptoms. Observed (
C) and measured (
D) data are objective, and B is incorrect as only A is accurate.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
Select the type of assessment which is performed continuously throughout nurse-patient contact:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Focused assessments (
A) are ongoing, targeting specific issues like pain or breathing during contact. Body systems (
B), subjective (
C), and complete (
D) assessments are not continuous.
Extract:
Patient's vital signs are B/P 120/80, P 88, and R 18; Non-responsive patient; Disoriented patient; Critically ill patient
Question 5 of 5
A focused assessment should be done by the nurse in all of the following situations EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stable vital signs (
A) do not require a focused assessment unless indicated. B, C, and D signal urgent conditions needing targeted evaluation.