ATI LPN
ATI LPN Critical Thinking Exam Questions
Extract:
Patient with edema has a problem of fluid overload
Question 1 of 5
A patient with edema has a problem of fluid overload. The nurse is developing a care plan and selecting interventions that will assist the patient in reducing the fluid. An important consideration when developing the care plan is to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Involving the patient in the care plan (
D) ensures better adherence and personalization, which is critical for effective fluid reduction. A is incorrect because NANDA-I provides standardized diagnoses for accuracy. B is incorrect as interventions should be sufficient, not arbitrarily limited. C is incorrect because interventions should be effective, not merely easy.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
Compare an actual nursing diagnosis with a risk for nursing diagnosis, recognizing that in the case of the actual nursing diagnosis
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An actual nursing diagnosis (
C) indicates a current condition with observable signs. A risk diagnosis (
A) suggests potential for a problem. B is incorrect as actual diagnoses require evidence. D is incorrect as actual diagnoses use a three-part statement.
Question 3 of 5
Documenting the type of interventions carried out, the time care was given, and the signature of the care giver results in recording:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Documenting interventions, time, and signature (
B) records actions taken to address patient needs, ensuring accountability. A and C relate to diagnoses, and D focuses on outcomes, not interventions.
Question 4 of 5
Which part of the medical record can be used as evidence in court?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The entire record (
C) can be used in court, providing a comprehensive view of care. A, B, and D are parts but not the whole.
Extract:
Patient with edema has a problem of fluid overload
Question 5 of 5
A patient with edema has a problem of fluid overload. The nurse is developing a care plan and selecting interventions that will assist the patient in reducing the fluid. An important consideration when developing the care plan is to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Involving the patient in the care plan (
D) ensures better adherence and personalization, which is critical for effective fluid reduction. A is incorrect because NANDA-I provides standardized diagnoses for accuracy. B is incorrect as interventions should be sufficient, not arbitrarily limited. C is incorrect because interventions should be effective, not merely easy.