ATI LPN Critical Thinking Exam

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

What is the major concern when using a computer for documentation?

A. confidentialityB. adequate forms for documentationC. incorrect informationD. of the answers are correct

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Confidentiality (
A) is the primary concern due to risks of unauthorized access or breaches. B and C are managed by system design, and D is incorrect.

Question 2 of 5

When documenting events in a patient's chart, the nurse should chart:

A. the specific time of all sudden changes in the patient's conditionB. the period the shift coversC. every 2 hoursD. every hour on the hour

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Charting sudden changes with specific times (
A) ensures accuracy and supports care decisions. B, C, and D are less precise or unnecessary.

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 3 of 5

The nurse is documenting patient data. Which of the following should the nurse document under objective data? (select all that apply)

A. Assistive personnel reports the patient walks with a limpB. Patient reports pain level as 3 on a scale of 1 to 10C. Heart rate 72 beats per minuteD. Respiratory rate 22 per minute with even unlabored respirationsE. Coughed up 5 mL yellow sputumF. Headache in frontal area

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:

Question 4 of 5

Who should document care in the patient record?

A. The LPN should document the care that he/she provided and the care that was given by unlicensed assistive staff.B. The registered nurse must document all care provided by the nursing assistants because the RN is responsible for all patient care.C. All staff members should document all of the care that they have provided.D. All staff should document all care they provided but the RN (as the only independent practitioner) must sign their notes.

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 5 of 5

How is Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs used by nurses in a clinical setting?

A. It serves as a reminder of human growth and development across the life spanB. It helps in prioritizing nursing diagnoses and careC. It outlines the basic psychological needs that people have when they are hospitalized and feel anxietyD. It is a framework for thinking critically

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Maslow's hierarchy (
B) prioritizes care by addressing physiological needs first, then safety, love, esteem, and self-actualization. A, C, and D are less accurate uses.

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