NCLEX-RN Prioritization & NGN Strategy Flashcards
Master 40 prioritization & ngn strategy concepts for the NCLEX-RN.
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According to the ABC framework, in what order should a nurse assess a client with unstable vitals?
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Complete the hierarchy of needs prioritization:
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Which client should the nurse assess first based on the Acute vs. Chronic rule?
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Which client is considered UNSTABLE and requires immediate assessment?
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Which finding is the highest priority for the nurse to address?
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Explain the 'Systemic before Local' prioritization principle (often summarized as 'Life over Limb').
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When managing a client's safety, what principle dictates the order of interventions regarding restraints?
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Match the disaster triage tag color to its definition:
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Order the steps of the Nursing Process (ADPIE) from first to last.
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In the NGN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model, what does the 'Recognize Cues' step involve?
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In the NGN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model, what does the 'Analyze Cues' step involve?
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Which action best describes the 'Prioritize Hypotheses' step of the NGN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model?
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In the NGN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model, what does the 'Generate Solutions' step involve?
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In the NGN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model, what is the 'Take Action' step?
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In the NGN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model, what does the 'Evaluate Outcomes' step involve?
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In a mass casualty disaster event, which client should the nurse tag RED and treat first?
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Arrange the components of SBAR communication in the correct order.
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Name one criterion that warrants immediately notifying the healthcare provider.
Think about safety, new symptoms, or lab results.
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When should discharge planning begin for a hospitalized client?
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Which nursing action best demonstrates the role of client advocate?
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Complete the definitions regarding Quality Improvement:
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Match the ethical principle to its description:
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A nurse is frustrated that a UAP consistently takes long breaks. What is the priority initial action?
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What is the primary goal of continuity of care in nursing?
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In an NGN case study regarding a client with Heart Failure, which cue is IRRELEVANT?
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Which patient should the nurse prioritize first?
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The nurse receives report on four patients in the ED. Which patient requires immediate assessment?
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Match the START Triage color tag to the correct patient clinical presentation.
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Order the assessment steps for an adult patient in START Triage (after checking if they can walk).
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Unless a situation is a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate action, what is the first step of the nursing process?
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The nurse is caring for four postoperative clients. Which finding is the highest priority?
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Which client should the nurse see first?
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Arrange the behavioral interventions from least restrictive to most restrictive.
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What do the letters in the fire safety acronym RACE stand for?
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What are the steps for using a fire extinguisher (PASS)?
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Select the correct definition for each component of the SBAR communication tool.
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According to Maslow's hierarchy and the ABCs, which client is the priority?
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Which client should the nurse assess first?
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Which client requires immediate intervention?
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The nurse finds a client unresponsive with no pulse. Another client is calling for help with low urine output. Why is the unresponsive client the priority?