ATI LPN
ATI LPN Critical Thinking Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following assists the nurse in the identification of nursing diagnoses?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Data clustering (
B) groups related signs and symptoms to form nursing diagnoses. Validated (
A), subjective (
C), and objective (
D) data are components but not the process of diagnosis.
Question 2 of 5
How is Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs used by nurses in a clinical setting?
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.
Extract:
Patient is admitted with a serious injury of the left hip after a fall at home. She is crying with severe pain in her left hip and leg
Question 3 of 5
Your patient is admitted with a serious injury of the left hip after a fall at home. She is crying with severe pain in her left hip and leg. Which nursing diagnosis would apply to this patient's immediate needs?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pain (
A) is the immediate need due to severe discomfort, requiring urgent management. Skin integrity (
B), fluid volume (
C), and knowledge deficit (
D) are secondary.
Extract:
Question 4 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.
Extract:
Patient provided subjective data of intermittent chest pain upon exertion
Question 5 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.