complex patient scenarios
Enhance your NGN prioritization, sharpen critical thinking, and manage
multiple patients safely like a professional nurse
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2. 20–25 NGN Prioritization Scenarios
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This quiz strengthens prioritization, delegation, and clinical judgment skills, key components of
the NGN NCLEX. Scenarios reflect real-world challenges with multiple patients requiring
urgent, simultaneous interventions.
NGN questions test your ability to safely manage complex situations
Prioritization prevents harm and improves patient outcomes
Mastery of these skills ensures readiness for HESI/NCLEX NGN format
1. Identify unstable or high-risk patients first
2. Follow ABCs (Airway, Breathing, Circulation)
3. Use the nursing process to delegate safely
4. Monitor labs, vitals, and clinical changes
5. Educate and advocate for patients simultaneously
Q1. You have four patients:
1. COPD patient with O2 sat 88%
2. Post-op patient with stable vitals
3. Diabetic with glucose 250 mg/dL
4. Patient with mild UTI
Priority nursing action?
✅ A. Assess COPD patient first
Rationale: Hypoxia is immediately life-threatening; ABCs take priority.
Q2. Patients:
1. CHF patient with edema and SOB
2. Post-op stable vitals