ATI LPN
ATI LPN Critical Thinking Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 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 provided subjective data of intermittent chest pain upon exertion
Question 3 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.
Extract:
Patient with a nursing diagnosis of airway clearance, ineffective
Question 4 of 5
The patient with a nursing diagnosis of airway clearance, ineffective, might have a desired patient outcome of:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The desired outcome for ineffective airway clearance (
D) is measurable improvement, like no dyspnea within 24 hours. A is an intervention, B does not ensure clearance, and C indicates worsening.
Extract:
Patient is admitted with a serious injury of the left hip after a fall at home. She is crying with severe pain in her left hip and leg
Question 5 of 5
Your patient is admitted with a serious injury of the left hip after a fall at home. She is crying with severe pain in her left hip and leg. Which nursing diagnosis would apply to this patient's immediate needs?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pain (
A) is the immediate need due to severe discomfort, requiring urgent management. Skin integrity (
B), fluid volume (
C), and knowledge deficit (
D) are secondary.