Level: Clinical
Difficulty: Medium
Subtopic: Risk and probability
NCLEX: The quality-improvement nurse reviewing fall-rate data is being evaluated for evidence-based practice and risk an…
Statistics or evidence-based practice Management of Care
Case Study
The quality-improvement nurse reviewing fall-rate data is being evaluated for evidence-based practice and risk and probability. Assessment data include a small study reports benefit but has no randomization and a high dropout rate. Which assessment approach should the nurse use first?
Question
A. Begin invasive procedures before any focused assessment.
B. Use only the chart from admission without current data.
C. Screen for instability, then perform a focused assessment related to the presenting concern.
D. Defer assessment until all medications are administered.
B. Use only the chart from admission without current data.
C. Screen for instability, then perform a focused assessment related to the presenting concern.
D. Defer assessment until all medications are administered.
Rationale
Correct answer: C. Screen for instability, then perform a focused assessment related to the presenting concern.
Rationale: Assessment begins with stability screening and focused data collection before invasive or delayed actions.
Hint: Apply ABCs, client stability, and NCSBN clinical judgment steps before choosing an intervention.
Rationale: Assessment begins with stability screening and focused data collection before invasive or delayed actions.
Hint: Apply ABCs, client stability, and NCSBN clinical judgment steps before choosing an intervention.