ATI LPN
ATI LPN Critical Thinking Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Identify the two primary methods used to collect data:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Interview and physical examination (
A) collect subjective and objective data directly. B, C, and D are secondary or supportive methods.
Question 2 of 5
The primary source of assessment information is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The patient (
D) is the primary source for assessment data, providing real-time information on symptoms and concerns. Friends (
A) and records (B,
C) are secondary sources and may not reflect current status.
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
Identify the two primary methods used to collect data:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Interview and physical examination (
A) collect subjective and objective data directly. B, C, and D are secondary or supportive methods.
Extract:
Patient provided subjective data of intermittent chest pain upon exertion
Question 5 of 5
Subjective data provided by the patient included complaints of intermittent chest pain upon exertion. When performing a complete physical examination, the nurse might use an organized approach such as:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A head-to-toe assessment (
A) organizes a complete exam systematically. B and C are data types, not approaches, and D prioritizes needs, not physical exams.