ATI LPN
ATI LPN Critical Thinking Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Patient health care records are:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Records (
B) are legal, concise documentation of care and responses, used by multiple parties. A, C, and D are incorrect regarding usage, ownership, and legal status.
Question 2 of 5
Who should document care in the patient record?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: All staff (
C) must document their own care for accuracy and accountability. A, B, and D incorrectly assign documentation responsibilities.
Extract:
Patient walks with a limp; Patient reports pain level as 3 on a scale of 1 to 10; Coughed up 5 mL yellow sputum; Headache in frontal area
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is documenting patient data. Which of the following should the nurse document under objective data? (select all that apply)
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: C: Heart rate is measured, making it objective. D: Respiratory rate is observed and quantified, thus objective. E: Sputum volume and color are observable, hence objective. A is secondhand, B and F are subjective patient reports.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
In which step of the nursing process do nurses look at outcomes?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Evaluation (
A) is where nurses assess whether outcomes and goals were met. Assessment (
B) collects data, Implementation (
C) executes interventions, and Planning (
D) sets goals.
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.