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What are some prioritization principles life before limb, acute vs chronic, actual before potential, trends vs transient
findings, and medical emergencies and complications vs expected findings.
what are the important tasks for time management what needs to be done immediately, what needs to be done in a specific time,
what needs to be done by end of shift, and what can the nurse delegate.
what are different negotiation strategies problem solving, progressive discipline, and negotiation
describe the problem solving strategy open communication (I statement, listen to others, move to private location,
and share ground rules). *steps: ID the problem, discuss possible solutions,
analyze identified solutions, select and implement solution, evaluate the
solutions' ability to resolve conflict,
describe the progressive discipline steps first (informal reprimand, meeting ,discuss issue, suggestions for improvement),
second (written warning, meeting, review policy violations and discuss
consequences), third (placed on suspension and can examine issue or consider
alternatives), fourth (employee termination).
describe the negotiation strategy resolve conflict by agreeing on steps to take, bargain to protect interests and
pursue outcomes that benefit mutual interests. strategies include:
avoiding/withdrawing, smoothing,
competing/coercing,cooperating/accommodating, compromising/negotiating,
and collaborating,
what are some findings of poor nutrition nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, flaccid muscles, mental status
changes, changes in bowel pattern, spleen/liver enlargement, dry brittle hair
and nails, loss of subq fat, dry scaly skin, inflammation, poor dental health,
dry/dull eyes, weakness/fatigue, changes in weight, and poor posture.
what are interventions to prevent aspiration position in high fowlers, support upper back and neck, tick chin when
swallowing, avoid use of a straw, observe for aspiration and pocketing of food
in cheeks or mouth, observe for dysphagia (coughing, choking, gagging, and
drooling of food), and provide oral hygiene after meals and snacks.
describe START triaging · based on Respirations, perfusion and mental status and allows for two
interventions: direct pressure to control bleeding and basic airway opening.
· START is green (minor/walking wounded), yellow (everyone else), red
(respirations over 30, cap refill longer than 2 seconds, unable to follow simple
commands), or black (apneic)
describe SALT triaging used with mass casualty, involved grey (which is expectant *life threatening, but
no current resources are available)
Predictor 2026 Practice |
Practice Questions, Study
Guide & Exam Review
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, Terms in this set (73)
What are some prioritization principles life before limb, acute vs chronic, actual before potential, trends vs transient
findings, and medical emergencies and complications vs expected findings.
what are the important tasks for time management what needs to be done immediately, what needs to be done in a specific time,
what needs to be done by end of shift, and what can the nurse delegate.
what are different negotiation strategies problem solving, progressive discipline, and negotiation
describe the problem solving strategy open communication (I statement, listen to others, move to private location,
and share ground rules). *steps: ID the problem, discuss possible solutions,
analyze identified solutions, select and implement solution, evaluate the
solutions' ability to resolve conflict,
describe the progressive discipline steps first (informal reprimand, meeting ,discuss issue, suggestions for improvement),
second (written warning, meeting, review policy violations and discuss
consequences), third (placed on suspension and can examine issue or consider
alternatives), fourth (employee termination).
describe the negotiation strategy resolve conflict by agreeing on steps to take, bargain to protect interests and
pursue outcomes that benefit mutual interests. strategies include:
avoiding/withdrawing, smoothing,
competing/coercing,cooperating/accommodating, compromising/negotiating,
and collaborating,
what are some findings of poor nutrition nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, flaccid muscles, mental status
changes, changes in bowel pattern, spleen/liver enlargement, dry brittle hair
and nails, loss of subq fat, dry scaly skin, inflammation, poor dental health,
dry/dull eyes, weakness/fatigue, changes in weight, and poor posture.
what are interventions to prevent aspiration position in high fowlers, support upper back and neck, tick chin when
swallowing, avoid use of a straw, observe for aspiration and pocketing of food
in cheeks or mouth, observe for dysphagia (coughing, choking, gagging, and
drooling of food), and provide oral hygiene after meals and snacks.
describe START triaging · based on Respirations, perfusion and mental status and allows for two
interventions: direct pressure to control bleeding and basic airway opening.
· START is green (minor/walking wounded), yellow (everyone else), red
(respirations over 30, cap refill longer than 2 seconds, unable to follow simple
commands), or black (apneic)
describe SALT triaging used with mass casualty, involved grey (which is expectant *life threatening, but
no current resources are available)
