Level: Foundational
Difficulty: Easy
Subtopic: Descriptive statistics
NCLEX: The nurse reviewing a unit quality dashboard is being evaluated for evidence-based practice and descriptive stati…
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 descriptive statistics. Assessment data include a small study reports benefit but has no randomization and a high dropout rate. Which action should the nurse take first?
Question
A. Offer a warm blanket and reschedule assessment until after lunch.
B. Assess airway, breathing, and circulation; address immediate safety risk; then notify the provider per protocol.
C. Complete all remaining scheduled tasks before reassessing the client.
D. Give a blanket answer that everything is fine and continue the prior plan.
B. Assess airway, breathing, and circulation; address immediate safety risk; then notify the provider per protocol.
C. Complete all remaining scheduled tasks before reassessing the client.
D. Give a blanket answer that everything is fine and continue the prior plan.
Rationale
Correct answer: B. Assess airway, breathing, and circulation; address immediate safety risk; then notify the provider per protocol.
Rationale: NCLEX priority questions require stabilizing the client first using ABCs and focused assessment before comfort measures, documentation only, or delayed escalation.
Hint: Apply ABCs, client stability, and NCSBN clinical judgment steps before choosing an intervention.
Rationale: NCLEX priority questions require stabilizing the client first using ABCs and focused assessment before comfort measures, documentation only, or delayed escalation.
Hint: Apply ABCs, client stability, and NCSBN clinical judgment steps before choosing an intervention.