Nclex-Rn (2) Management: Multiple Patient Priority / "who Do You See First?" Flashcards Latest Version Questions

NCLEX-RN (2) Management: Multiple Patient Priority / "Who Do You See First?" Flashcards latest version questions and answers verified Q1 What is the order for assessing clients? Answers: 1. Assess clients with immediate complications first such as unconscious, airway, breathing, and circulatory issues (ABCs) 2. Then see clients with expected and moderate to severe pain 3. See psychosocial clients that are upset next 4. Lastly, see clients with expected or normal symptoms of a condition that are not immediate concerns 2 Q What type of clients are discharged first? Answers:Stable clients that are not having any complications. 3 Q What are the ABCs? Answers: Airway, Breathing, Circulation Clients with these complications are a high priority for being seen. Chest pain and stroke symptoms are usually a higher priority than shortness of breath. 4 Q Unconscious clients are completely dependent on caregivers. What is the priority concern? (Immediate Complication) Answers:Make sure they have an airway. 5 Q At what Glasgow coma score is the client typically intubated? (Immediate Complication) Answers: Less than 8, intubate 8 indicates a coma. 6 Q Why do burns have a high risk of airway problems? (Immediate Complication) Answers:Smoke inhalation. Always assess the airway first and give