ATI LPN
ATI LPN Critical Thinking Exam Questions
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 1 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:
Patient is confined to bed rest
Question 2 of 5
The patient is confined to bed rest. This contributes to immobility of the patient. How should bed rest be indicated on the nursing care plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bed rest (
B) is a risk factor for complications like pressure ulcers or DVT, which should be noted in the care plan. A is subjective, C is an intervention, and D is incomplete as bed rest can hinder recovery if prolonged.
Extract:
Question 3 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 4 of 5
When discovering subjective data, recognize that they relate to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Subjective data relates to symptoms (
C) reported by the patient, like pain or nausea. Signs (
A), objective cues (
B), and observable data (
D) are objective, measurable findings.
Question 5 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.