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:
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
Who should document care in the patient record?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: All staff (
C) must document their own care for accuracy and accountability. A, B, and D incorrectly assign documentation responsibilities.
Question 4 of 5
On what form/forms should the nurse chart when administering a narcotic?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Narcotics are documented on both the MAR (Medication Administration Record) (
D) for all medications and the Narcotic Administration Sheet for controlled substances to ensure tracking and compliance. A, B alone, and C are incorrect.
Question 5 of 5
The primary source of assessment information is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The patient (
D) is the primary source for assessment data, providing real-time information on symptoms and concerns. Friends (
A) and records (B,
C) are secondary sources and may not reflect current status.