ATI LPN
ATI LPN Critical Thinking Exam Questions
Extract:
Patient provided subjective data of intermittent chest pain upon exertion
Question 1 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:
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.
Question 3 of 5
When discovering subjective data, recognize that they relate to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Subjective data relates to symptoms (
C) reported by the patient, like pain or nausea. Signs (
A), objective cues (
B), and observable data (
D) are objective, measurable findings.
Extract:
Patient was administered a stat insulin dose
Question 4 of 5
The nurse administered the stat insulin dose as ordered, in the presence of the nurse's aide and the dietary aide, however, the nurse failed to chart the medication on the MAR. During a legal deposition regarding charges of professional malpractice, it was determined that:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Legally, 'if it wasn't documented, it wasn't done' (
D). Without MAR documentation, the insulin administration cannot be verified, despite testimony (A,
C). B is incorrect as D is accurate.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
One benefit of computerized charting is that:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Computerized charting (
C) improves legibility, reducing errors from illegible handwriting. A, B, and D are incorrect or less accurate benefits.