CNR N4000:DR. CHELLY TUFTS BEVEL NURSING OMG
PACKET GOES WITH YOU EVERYWHERE/STUDY 24/7!!!
Core Review Areas
The publicly visible packet is organized around prioritization/delegation, infectious diseases, electrolytes and critical
labs, shock/precautions, pediatrics/maternity, nutrition, ethical/legal topics, culture, pharmacology, test-taking
strategies, and New Generation NCLEX preparation. cite references reviewed separately
Use the questions below for active recall. Answer first, then review the rationale.
Prioritization & Delegation
1. Which client should the nurse assess first?
A) Document the finding and continue without further assessment.
B) A client with new stridor and increasing respiratory distress.
C) Reassure the client and wait for the next routine assessment.
D) Address a less urgent finding before this problem.
Correct Answer: B) A client with new stridor and increasing respiratory distress.
Rationale: Airway compromise is an immediate threat to life and takes priority.
2. During a nursing shift, which client should the nurse assess first?
A) A client with new stridor and increasing respiratory distress.
B) Document the finding and continue without further assessment.
C) Address a less urgent finding before this problem.
D) Reassure the client and wait for the next routine assessment.
Correct Answer: A) A client with new stridor and increasing respiratory distress.
Rationale: Airway compromise is an immediate threat to life and takes priority.
3. For an NCLEX-style question, which client should the nurse assess first?
A) Document the finding and continue without further assessment.
B) Address a less urgent finding before this problem.
C) Reassure the client and wait for the next routine assessment.
D) A client with new stridor and increasing respiratory distress.
Correct Answer: D) A client with new stridor and increasing respiratory distress.
,Rationale: Airway compromise is an immediate threat to life and takes priority.
4. Which client should the nurse assess first?
A) Address a less urgent finding before this problem.
B) Reassure the client and wait for the next routine assessment.
C) Document the finding and continue without further assessment.
D) A client with new stridor and increasing respiratory distress.
Correct Answer: D) A client with new stridor and increasing respiratory distress.
Rationale: Airway compromise is an immediate threat to life and takes priority.
5. Which client should the nurse assess first?
A) Document the finding and continue without further assessment.
B) A client with new stridor and increasing respiratory distress.
C) Reassure the client and wait for the next routine assessment.
D) Address a less urgent finding before this problem.
Correct Answer: B) A client with new stridor and increasing respiratory distress.
Rationale: Airway compromise is an immediate threat to life and takes priority.
Infection Prevention
6. Which action best reduces transmission of microorganisms?
A) Address a less urgent finding before this problem.
B) Reassure the client and wait for the next routine assessment.
C) Document the finding and continue without further assessment.
D) Perform hand hygiene before and after client contact.
Correct Answer: D) Perform hand hygiene before and after client contact.
Rationale: Hand hygiene is a fundamental infection-prevention measure.
7. During a nursing shift, which action best reduces transmission of microorganisms?
A) Address a less urgent finding before this problem.
B) Document the finding and continue without further assessment.
C) Reassure the client and wait for the next routine assessment.
D) Perform hand hygiene before and after client contact.
Correct Answer: D) Perform hand hygiene before and after client contact.
Rationale: Hand hygiene is a fundamental infection-prevention measure.
, 8. For an NCLEX-style question, which action best reduces transmission of microorganisms?
A) Perform hand hygiene before and after client contact.
B) Address a less urgent finding before this problem.
C) Reassure the client and wait for the next routine assessment.
D) Document the finding and continue without further assessment.
Correct Answer: A) Perform hand hygiene before and after client contact.
Rationale: Hand hygiene is a fundamental infection-prevention measure.
9. Which action best reduces transmission of microorganisms?
A) Address a less urgent finding before this problem.
B) Perform hand hygiene before and after client contact.
C) Reassure the client and wait for the next routine assessment.
D) Document the finding and continue without further assessment.
Correct Answer: B) Perform hand hygiene before and after client contact.
Rationale: Hand hygiene is a fundamental infection-prevention measure.
10. Which action best reduces transmission of microorganisms?
A) Perform hand hygiene before and after client contact.
B) Address a less urgent finding before this problem.
C) Document the finding and continue without further assessment.
D) Reassure the client and wait for the next routine assessment.
Correct Answer: A) Perform hand hygiene before and after client contact.
Rationale: Hand hygiene is a fundamental infection-prevention measure.
Electrolytes
11. Which finding is associated with significant hyperkalemia?
A) Reassure the client and wait for the next routine assessment.
B) Address a less urgent finding before this problem.
C) Document the finding and continue without further assessment.
D) Peaked T waves on an ECG.
Correct Answer: D) Peaked T waves on an ECG.
Rationale: Hyperkalemia can cause characteristic ECG changes and dangerous dysrhythmias.
12. During a nursing shift, which finding is associated with significant hyperkalemia?
PACKET GOES WITH YOU EVERYWHERE/STUDY 24/7!!!
Core Review Areas
The publicly visible packet is organized around prioritization/delegation, infectious diseases, electrolytes and critical
labs, shock/precautions, pediatrics/maternity, nutrition, ethical/legal topics, culture, pharmacology, test-taking
strategies, and New Generation NCLEX preparation. cite references reviewed separately
Use the questions below for active recall. Answer first, then review the rationale.
Prioritization & Delegation
1. Which client should the nurse assess first?
A) Document the finding and continue without further assessment.
B) A client with new stridor and increasing respiratory distress.
C) Reassure the client and wait for the next routine assessment.
D) Address a less urgent finding before this problem.
Correct Answer: B) A client with new stridor and increasing respiratory distress.
Rationale: Airway compromise is an immediate threat to life and takes priority.
2. During a nursing shift, which client should the nurse assess first?
A) A client with new stridor and increasing respiratory distress.
B) Document the finding and continue without further assessment.
C) Address a less urgent finding before this problem.
D) Reassure the client and wait for the next routine assessment.
Correct Answer: A) A client with new stridor and increasing respiratory distress.
Rationale: Airway compromise is an immediate threat to life and takes priority.
3. For an NCLEX-style question, which client should the nurse assess first?
A) Document the finding and continue without further assessment.
B) Address a less urgent finding before this problem.
C) Reassure the client and wait for the next routine assessment.
D) A client with new stridor and increasing respiratory distress.
Correct Answer: D) A client with new stridor and increasing respiratory distress.
,Rationale: Airway compromise is an immediate threat to life and takes priority.
4. Which client should the nurse assess first?
A) Address a less urgent finding before this problem.
B) Reassure the client and wait for the next routine assessment.
C) Document the finding and continue without further assessment.
D) A client with new stridor and increasing respiratory distress.
Correct Answer: D) A client with new stridor and increasing respiratory distress.
Rationale: Airway compromise is an immediate threat to life and takes priority.
5. Which client should the nurse assess first?
A) Document the finding and continue without further assessment.
B) A client with new stridor and increasing respiratory distress.
C) Reassure the client and wait for the next routine assessment.
D) Address a less urgent finding before this problem.
Correct Answer: B) A client with new stridor and increasing respiratory distress.
Rationale: Airway compromise is an immediate threat to life and takes priority.
Infection Prevention
6. Which action best reduces transmission of microorganisms?
A) Address a less urgent finding before this problem.
B) Reassure the client and wait for the next routine assessment.
C) Document the finding and continue without further assessment.
D) Perform hand hygiene before and after client contact.
Correct Answer: D) Perform hand hygiene before and after client contact.
Rationale: Hand hygiene is a fundamental infection-prevention measure.
7. During a nursing shift, which action best reduces transmission of microorganisms?
A) Address a less urgent finding before this problem.
B) Document the finding and continue without further assessment.
C) Reassure the client and wait for the next routine assessment.
D) Perform hand hygiene before and after client contact.
Correct Answer: D) Perform hand hygiene before and after client contact.
Rationale: Hand hygiene is a fundamental infection-prevention measure.
, 8. For an NCLEX-style question, which action best reduces transmission of microorganisms?
A) Perform hand hygiene before and after client contact.
B) Address a less urgent finding before this problem.
C) Reassure the client and wait for the next routine assessment.
D) Document the finding and continue without further assessment.
Correct Answer: A) Perform hand hygiene before and after client contact.
Rationale: Hand hygiene is a fundamental infection-prevention measure.
9. Which action best reduces transmission of microorganisms?
A) Address a less urgent finding before this problem.
B) Perform hand hygiene before and after client contact.
C) Reassure the client and wait for the next routine assessment.
D) Document the finding and continue without further assessment.
Correct Answer: B) Perform hand hygiene before and after client contact.
Rationale: Hand hygiene is a fundamental infection-prevention measure.
10. Which action best reduces transmission of microorganisms?
A) Perform hand hygiene before and after client contact.
B) Address a less urgent finding before this problem.
C) Document the finding and continue without further assessment.
D) Reassure the client and wait for the next routine assessment.
Correct Answer: A) Perform hand hygiene before and after client contact.
Rationale: Hand hygiene is a fundamental infection-prevention measure.
Electrolytes
11. Which finding is associated with significant hyperkalemia?
A) Reassure the client and wait for the next routine assessment.
B) Address a less urgent finding before this problem.
C) Document the finding and continue without further assessment.
D) Peaked T waves on an ECG.
Correct Answer: D) Peaked T waves on an ECG.
Rationale: Hyperkalemia can cause characteristic ECG changes and dangerous dysrhythmias.
12. During a nursing shift, which finding is associated with significant hyperkalemia?
