ATI LPN
ATI LPN Critical Thinking Exam Questions
Extract:
Patient with dyspnea
Question 1 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.
Extract:
Patient reporting moderate to severe pain
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is receiving a provider's prescription by telephone for morphine for a patient who is reporting moderate to severe pain. Which of the following nursing actions should the nurse take? (select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: A: Repeating the prescription ensures accuracy via read-back verification. B: Documenting the call's reason and outcome is essential for legal records. C is good practice but not required, and D is incorrect as verbal orders can be accepted with proper protocol.
Extract:
Question 3 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 4 of 5
Which of the following is an example of good charting?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Quoting the patient's exact words (
B) is precise and clear. A lacks verification, C is vague, and D lacks measurable detail.
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.