NUR 401 QUIZ – Prioritization Exam Questions with Correct Answers

A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who has a newly applied fiberglass cast for a fractured tibia. Which of the following is the priority action for the nurse to take? A. Perform a neurovascular assessment. B. Explain the discharge instructions to the client and parents. C. Provide reassurance to the client and parents. D. Apply an ice pack to the casted leg. Correct Answer A. Perform a neurovascular assessment. A nurse overhears two assistive personnel (AP) from the medical-surgical unit discussing a hospitalized client while in the cafeteria. Which of the following is the priority nursing action? A. Quietly tell the APs that this is not appropriate. B. Ask the nurse manager to provide an inservice program about confidentiality to the staff on the unit. C. Complete an incident report. D. Document the occurrence in a personal log. Correct Answer A. Quietly tell the APs that this is not appropriate. A nurse is triaging clients in an urgent care clinic. Which of the following clients should the nurse have the provider care for immediately? A. An adolescent female client who is belligerent and has slurred speech B. A toddler who has a laceration on his forehead and is screaming C. A middle adult male who is diaphoretic and reports epigastric pain D. A young adult with a painful sunburn of his face and arms Correct Answer C. A middle adult male who is diaphoretic and reports epigastric pain A charge nurse is working with an assistive personnel (AP) who provides excellent care to clients and is an effective team member. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first to recognize the AP's contributions to client care? A. Give positive feedback directly to the AP. B. Tell other nurses what an effective team member the AP is. C. Nominate the AP for the Employee of the Month award. D. Detail the AP's contributions to the nurse manager. Correct Answer A. Give positive feedback directly to the AP. A nurse is triaging clients in the emergency department. Which of the following clients should the nurse ask the provider to care for first? A. A toddler who has asthma and has a pulse oximetry reading of 95% while receiving oxygen at 2 L/min