NCLEX- Saunders comprehensive
Review Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
the nurse is caring for a patient with a diagnosis of heart failure
who suddenly complains about shortness of breath and dyspnea.
the nurse should take which immediate action -
correct answer ✅elevate the head of the patients bed
early sign of hypovolemic shock -
correct answer ✅increased pulse rate
What should you consider when selecting an answer or
determining the order of priority -
correct answer ✅using ABCs
A-airway
B-breathing
C-circulation
(exception: CPR. then remember CAB- compression, airway,
breathing)
, NCLEX- Saunders comprehensive
Review Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
use maslow hierarchy of needs theory when prioritizing -
correct answer ✅1). basic physiological need
2). safety and security
3). love and belonging
4). self esteem
5). self actualization
use the steps of the nursing process to prioritize -
correct answer ✅assessment
analysis
planning
implementation
evaluation
eliminate options that contain closed ended words- -
correct answer ✅all, always, every, must, none
open-ended words could possible be the
correct answer -
correct answer ✅may, usually, normal, commonly, or generally
Review Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
the nurse is caring for a patient with a diagnosis of heart failure
who suddenly complains about shortness of breath and dyspnea.
the nurse should take which immediate action -
correct answer ✅elevate the head of the patients bed
early sign of hypovolemic shock -
correct answer ✅increased pulse rate
What should you consider when selecting an answer or
determining the order of priority -
correct answer ✅using ABCs
A-airway
B-breathing
C-circulation
(exception: CPR. then remember CAB- compression, airway,
breathing)
, NCLEX- Saunders comprehensive
Review Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
use maslow hierarchy of needs theory when prioritizing -
correct answer ✅1). basic physiological need
2). safety and security
3). love and belonging
4). self esteem
5). self actualization
use the steps of the nursing process to prioritize -
correct answer ✅assessment
analysis
planning
implementation
evaluation
eliminate options that contain closed ended words- -
correct answer ✅all, always, every, must, none
open-ended words could possible be the
correct answer -
correct answer ✅may, usually, normal, commonly, or generally
