ATI LPN
ATI LPN Critical Thinking Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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 4 of 5
One benefit of computerized charting is that:
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 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 5 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.