NCLEX CRUSADE ACADEMY TEST - 8 HIGHLIGHTS AND CONCLUSION

1. When answering NCLEX priority questions, what is the main objective of the nurse?. Choose any clinically correct intervention. Select the intervention that must be done first to prevent harm. Select the easiest nursing intervention. Choose the intervention preferred by the patient.

2. According to Maslow's prioritization algorithm, what type of need usually takes precedence?. Psychosocial needs. Physiological needs. Educational needs. Spiritual needs.

3. What is the first step in the Maslow 4 Step Algorithm described in the playbook?. Apply ABCs. Identify the mix of physiological and psychosocial answers. Call the physician. Administer medication.

4. What is the most common trap when answering NCLEX prioritization questions?. Ignoring patient preferences. Skipping validation of relevance. Over documenting care. Calling the physician too soon.

5. What does the ABC framework represent?. Assessment, Breathing, Care. Airway, Breathing, Circulation. Action, Behavior, Compliance. Airway, Blood pressure, Circulation.

6. When comparing physiological and psychosocial problems, which typically has priority?. Psychosocial. Physiological. Both equally. The physician decides.

7. Under which circumstance may safety override physiological needs?. When the patient complains of anxiety. When the safety risk is imminent and life threatening. When documentation is incomplete. When family members request it.

8. What is considered the ultimate safety exception in prioritization decisions?. Patient comfort. Staff safety. Family concerns. Administrative rules.

9. Which nursing activity represents an assessment action?. Administering medication. Checking vital signs. Calling the physician. Elevating the bed.

10. Which nursing activity represents an implementation action?. Checking pain scale. Auscultating lungs. Administering medication. Assessing vital signs.

11. What key question should a nurse ask before implementing an intervention?. Is the patient comfortable?. Do I already have enough information to act?. Has the physician approved this action?. Does the family agree?.

12. If a patient reports chest pain but no assessment has been performed, what is the priority?. Administer medication. Perform an assessment. Prepare discharge. Document the complaint.

13. When choosing between assessing a patient and setting up equipment, what should be prioritized?. Equipment setup. Patient assessment. Documentation. Cleaning the room.

14. A patient with tuberculosis requires which initial intervention?. Provide emotional support. Place patient in negative pressure isolation. Give antibiotics immediately. Offer relaxation techniques.

15. What is the priority action when treating a patient with Clostridium difficile infection?. Administer antibiotics. Hand hygiene with soap and water. Provide patient education. Offer fluids.

16. In bacterial meningitis, why are antibiotics a priority?. They improve comfort. They treat the underlying infection. They prevent seizures. They reduce anxiety.

17. Why is teaching relaxation not appropriate during severe hypoxia?. It delays treatment. It causes infection. It increases blood pressure. It increases anxiety.

18. For a COPD patient in acute distress, why may high flow oxygen be harmful?. It increases heart rate. It suppresses respiratory drive. It raises blood sugar. It causes dehydration.

19. What indicates a confirmed clinical emergency?. Patient reports mild pain. Vitals demonstrate acute instability. Family expresses concern. Patient requests medication.

20. When a pulmonary embolism causes oxygen saturation to drop to 82%, what should the nurse do first?. Document findings. Elevate the head of the bed. Call dietary services. Provide patient education.

21. After a cardiac catheterization with stable vital signs, what should be assessed first?. The surgical insertion site. Patient comfort level. Family understanding. Medication schedule.

22. If bleeding is observed spreading from a catheter insertion site, what is the priority action?. Document the observation. Apply direct pressure. Call housekeeping. Provide water.

23. Which phrase in a question often signals the need for assessment?. Nurse observes. Patient reports. Doctor orders. Medication administered.

24. Which phrase suggests that implementation is required immediately?. Patient complains. Nurse observes. Family asks. Chart notes.

25. What is the final step of the Maslow 4IStep prioritization algorithm?. Identify psychosocial issues. Apply ABCs. Consult a physician. Educate the patient.