NCLEX-RN Pattern-Based Prioritization & Scenario Applications Flashcards

Which patient should the nurse prioritize first?

The nurse receives report on four patients in the ED. Which patient requires immediate assessment?

Match the START Triage color tag to the correct patient clinical presentation.

Order the assessment steps for an adult patient in START Triage (after checking if they can walk).

Unless a situation is a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate action, what is the first step of the nursing process?

The nurse is caring for four postoperative clients. Which finding is the highest priority?

Which client should the nurse see first?

Arrange the behavioral interventions from least restrictive to most restrictive.

What do the letters in the fire safety acronym RACE stand for?

What are the steps for using a fire extinguisher (PASS)?

Select the correct definition for each component of the SBAR communication tool.

According to Maslow's hierarchy and the ABCs, which client is the priority?

Which client should the nurse assess first?

Which client requires immediate intervention?

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?