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ATI Priority-Setting Frameworks
Assessment Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing unexpected
manifestations with several body systems. Which of the following
priority setting frameworks should the nurse use to prioritize client
assessment?
Ans: ABCDE
A nurse is caring for a client who is confused and trying to remove their
peripheral IV. Using the least restrictive/least invasive priority setting
framework, which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Ans: Cover the IV site with an elastic bandage
A nurse has received change-of-shift report on four clients. Which of
the following clients should the nurse plan to see first?
Ans: A client who is receiving a blood transfusion and reports
urticaria
A nurse is assessing a client using the ABCDE priority-setting approach.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take when completing
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the exposure component of this priority setting method? (Select all
that apply)
Ans: Observe the client's lower extremities for indications of
deep vein thrombosis
Measure the client's temperature
Check the client for bruising
A nurse is caring for a client who reports feeling inferior and states that
they are not good enough. The nurse should recognize that these
feelings fall under which of the following categories of Maslow's
Hierarchy of Needs?
Ans: Self-esteem
A nurse is providing education on priority setting frameworks to a
group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following statements
should the nurse make regarding the safety and risk reduction priority
setting framework?
Ans: "This framework assigns the highest priority to the
situation that poses a threat to the client's physical well -being"
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ATI Priority-Setting Frameworks
Assessment Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing unexpected
manifestations with several body systems. Which of the following
priority setting frameworks should the nurse use to prioritize client
assessment?
Ans: ABCDE
A nurse is caring for a client who is confused and trying to remove their
peripheral IV. Using the least restrictive/least invasive priority setting
framework, which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Ans: Cover the IV site with an elastic bandage
A nurse has received change-of-shift report on four clients. Which of
the following clients should the nurse plan to see first?
Ans: A client who is receiving a blood transfusion and reports
urticaria
A nurse is assessing a client using the ABCDE priority-setting approach.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take when completing
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the exposure component of this priority setting method? (Select all
that apply)
Ans: Observe the client's lower extremities for indications of
deep vein thrombosis
Measure the client's temperature
Check the client for bruising
A nurse is caring for a client who reports feeling inferior and states that
they are not good enough. The nurse should recognize that these
feelings fall under which of the following categories of Maslow's
Hierarchy of Needs?
Ans: Self-esteem
A nurse is providing education on priority setting frameworks to a
group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following statements
should the nurse make regarding the safety and risk reduction priority
setting framework?
Ans: "This framework assigns the highest priority to the
situation that poses a threat to the client's physical well -being"
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