Level: Foundational
Difficulty: Easy
Subtopic: Levels of evidence
NCLEX: The nurse reviewing a unit quality dashboard is being evaluated for evidence-based practice and levels of evidenc…
Statistics or evidence-based practice Management of Care
Case Study
The nurse reviewing a unit quality dashboard is being evaluated for evidence-based practice and levels of evidence. Assessment data include a small study reports benefit but has no randomization and a high dropout rate. Which error is most dangerous on the NCLEX and in practice?
Question
A. Choosing an intervention before identifying assessment cues and immediate safety risk.
B. Teaching the client after stability is confirmed.
C. Reassessing the client after an appropriate intervention.
D. Using SBAR to notify the provider about abnormal findings.
B. Teaching the client after stability is confirmed.
C. Reassessing the client after an appropriate intervention.
D. Using SBAR to notify the provider about abnormal findings.
Rationale
Correct answer: A. Choosing an intervention before identifying assessment cues and immediate safety risk.
Rationale: The most dangerous NCLEX trap is treating before assessing, which can miss life-threatening deterioration.
Hint: Apply ABCs, client stability, and NCSBN clinical judgment steps before choosing an intervention.
Rationale: The most dangerous NCLEX trap is treating before assessing, which can miss life-threatening deterioration.
Hint: Apply ABCs, client stability, and NCSBN clinical judgment steps before choosing an intervention.