ATI LPN Critical Thinking Exam

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

Which of the following statements is correct about abbreviations?

A. Every facility should have an approved abbreviations list.B. Creating abbreviations saves time for the person reading the chart.C. Writing out questionable abbreviations could make a jury think you're hiding somethingD. Abbreviating drug name and dosages helps reduce medication errors.

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 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 2 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 3 of 5

The primary source of assessment information is:

A. the patient's friendsB. past medical recordsC. the patient's recordD. the patient

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.

Question 4 of 5

One benefit of computerized charting is that:

A. it increases costB. it promotes individualization of the medical recordC. it improves legibilityD. it minimizes the number of forms to be completed

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Computerized charting (
C) improves legibility, reducing errors from illegible handwriting. A, B, and D are incorrect or less accurate benefits.

Extract:

Patient with edema has a problem of fluid overload

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is reviewing the patient's plan of care and ordered treatments. Which of the following is (are) independent nursing interventions? (select all that apply)

A. Teaching deep breathing and relaxation techniques as neededB. Inserting a nasogastric tube (NG) to relieve gastric distentionC. Placing the nurse call button within reach at all timesD. Giving hand massages dailyE. Repositioning the patient every 2 hours to reduce pressure injury riskF. Giving acetaminophen (Tylenol) 650 mg orally every 4 hours as needed

Correct Answer: A,C,D,E

Rationale: A: Teaching non-pharmacological techniques is within a nurse's scope without a physician's order. C: Ensuring the call button is accessible promotes safety independently. D: Hand massages are a comfort measure nurses can provide independently. E: Repositioning prevents pressure injuries and is an independent action. B requires a physician's order, and F involves medication administration, which is dependent.

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