Cram- Content Refresher

Multiple Choice

Why is it important for nurses to focus on operating as safe practitioners rather than memorizing all possible knowledge for the NCLEX?

• Because the NCLEX is designed to test memorization skills

• Because the NCLEX is meant to ensure nurses can operate safely in real-life situations

• Because nursing school covers everything needed for the NCLEX

• Because the NCLEX is only about theoretical knowledge

Open Ended

What strategies or considerations do you think are most important when prioritizing patient care in emergency situations?

Multiple Choice

According to the text, what is the recommended approach when faced with a medical emergency on the NCLEX?

• Memorize the list of emergencies verbatim

• Treat the emergency as a checklist and focus on pathophysiology, signs, symptoms, and interventions

• Only focus on the most common emergencies

• Skip questions that mention alternate realities

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT considered a loss of sensory organ emergency?

• Vision changes (loss)

• Hearing/balance changes (loss)

• Retinal detachment

• Asthma crisis

Open Ended

List and briefly describe two signs or symptoms that would indicate a breathing emergency in a patient.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are considered airway emergencies?

• Angioedema

• Epiglottitis

• Asthma crisis

• All of the above

Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, ________ needs are the highest priority in patient care.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are considered non-priority issues when prioritizing patient care?

• Active medical emergencies

• Discharging patients

• Risk for falls

• Acute pain

Multiple Choice

Which tag in field triage is assigned to patients who have injuries that are extensive and are expected not to survive?

• Black Tag

• Red Tag

• Yellow Tag

• Green Tag

Multiple Select

Which of the following are responsibilities of a UAP (Unlicensed Assistive Personnel)?

• Assist with ADLs such as bathing and feeding

• Teach patients about medication side effects

• Document intake and output

• Perform sterile dressing changes on central lines

Open Ended

Explain the key considerations when delegating tasks to lower licensed personnel in a healthcare setting.

Multiple Choice

Which stage of pressure ulcers is characterized by full thickness damage involving the epidermis, dermis, and deeper tissues, with yellowish ulcer and adipose tissue showing?

• Stage I

• Stage II

• Stage III

• Stage IV

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best way to prevent the spread of infection according to the slides?

• Wearing gloves

• Handwashing

• Using gowns

• Wearing masks

Multiple Choice

Which of the following diseases is prevented by vaccination with MMR?

• Mumps

• Croup

• Impetigo

• Hepatitis A

Multiple Select

Which of the following diseases require contact precautions?

• C. Diff

• VRE/MRSA

• Gastroenteritis (viral)

• Influenza type b (Hib)

Fill in the Blank

The N95 mask is recommended for ___ precautions.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of secondary prevention?

• Vaccinations

• Screenings such as mammograms

• Post–heart attack aspirin regimen

• Exercise

Open Ended

Explain the importance of cohorting patients and describe situations where cohorting should be avoided.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are prevention methods for DVT/PE after surgery?

• Early ambulation

• TED stockings

• SubQ heparin/enoxaparin

• Daily wound irrigation

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a correct prevention strategy for surgical site infection after post-op day 4?

• Surgical staff performs the first dressing change

• Patient changes dressing immediately after surgery

• Use only water to clean the site

• Avoid using any cleaning agents

Open Ended

Why is it important for nurses to understand the scope of practice of other healthcare positions in addition to their own?

Multiple Choice

When is it acceptable for a nurse to click on an intervention answer choice on the NCLEX that is outside the nursing scope of practice?

• When the answer says 'as ordered', 'anticipate giving', or 'recommend giving'

• Whenever the nurse feels confident

• When the patient requests it

• If the intervention is commonly performed by nurses

Fill in the Blank

The job of an RN is to act as the ___ of care for all other services.

Multiple Choice

According to the NCLEX prioritization guidelines, which of the following is considered the highest priority in a medical emergency?

• Airway issues

• Loss of limb

• Loss of sensory organ

• Psychological needs

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's session about NCLEX prioritization, what is one key strategy you learned for determining which patient to see first?