ATI LPN
ATI LPN Critical Thinking Exam Questions
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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 1 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.
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Question 2 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.
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Patient with a urinary tract infection
Question 3 of 5
The patient with a urinary tract infection is being assessed using a critical pathway. When a projected outcome is not met by a predetermined date it is determined that a/an:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A variance (
C) occurs when outcomes deviate from the critical pathway's timeline, indicating a need for reassessment. A, B, and D are less precise terms.
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Question 4 of 5
Understanding that health care personnel must respect the confidentiality of patients' records, the nurse:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nurses must access records only for professional reasons (
D) to comply with HIPAA. A and B violate confidentiality, and C is incorrect as multiple laws protect privacy.
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Patient with dyspnea
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is trying to decide what interventions will assist the patient with dyspnea to meet needs demonstrated by the patient. This phase of the nursing process is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Planning (
C) involves selecting interventions for patient needs, like dyspnea. A, B, and D represent other phases.