ATI LPN
ATI LPN Critical Thinking Exam Questions
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 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.
Extract:
Patient provided subjective data of intermittent chest pain upon exertion
Question 2 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 3 of 5
Which of the following statements is correct about abbreviations?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Approved abbreviation lists (
A) ensure clarity and prevent errors. B, C, and D are incorrect as unapproved abbreviations cause confusion and risks.
Question 4 of 5
Clarify the primary purpose of nursing orders:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nursing orders (
B) aim to address patient problems directly through targeted interventions. A, C, and D do not capture this primary focus.
Extract:
Patient with a urinary tract infection
Question 5 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.