ATI LPN
ATI LPN Critical Thinking Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Extract:
Patient demonstrates signs of flushed, dry, hot skin, dry mucous membranes and temperature elevation
Question 2 of 5
During a physical examination, the nurse discovers that the patient demonstrates signs of flushed, dry, hot skin, dry mucous membranes and temperature elevation. The nurse realizes grouping this data represents:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Grouping signs like flushed skin and fever (
C) is data clustering, suggesting dehydration or infection. Fluid overload (
A) shows edema, symptoms (
B) are subjective, and urinary retention (
D) involves bladder issues.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
During the shift, the nurse charts only additional treatments done or withheld, changes in patient condition, and new concerns. Charting these factors demonstrates which of the following type of charting?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Charting by exception (
B) documents only significant changes or deviations, not routine care. Block (
A) covers entire shifts, focused (
C) targets specific issues, and SOAP (
D) follows a structured format.
Question 4 of 5
Identify the two primary methods used to collect data:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Interview and physical examination (
A) collect subjective and objective data directly. B, C, and D are secondary or supportive methods.
Question 5 of 5
When using the SOAP method of charting, S stands for subjective data which means:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Subjective data (
A) includes patient-reported information like pain or symptoms. Observed (
C) and measured (
D) data are objective, and B is incorrect as only A is accurate.