Prioritization in Nursing Care Quiz

Test your knowledge on prioritizing patient care in emergency situations. Quiz includes questions on triage principles and disaster response.

#1

Which of the following actions should the nurse prioritize when caring for a patient with a high fever?

Administering pain medication
Ensuring adequate hydration
Assisting with ambulation
Providing entertainment
#2

What is the priority nursing action when caring for a patient with multiple injuries after a motor vehicle accident?

Administering pain medication
Performing a head-to-toe assessment
Assisting with mobility
Providing emotional support
#3

In the event of a sudden cardiac arrest, what is the priority nursing action?

Administering oxygen
Initiating CPR
Calling the physician
Checking blood pressure
#4

What is the priority nursing action when caring for a patient experiencing anaphylaxis?

Administering antipyretics
Providing emotional support
Administering epinephrine
Checking blood pressure
#5

During a mass casualty event, which patient should the nurse prioritize for treatment?

A patient with a fractured arm
A patient with difficulty breathing
A patient with a minor laceration
A patient with a headache
#6

When triaging patients in a disaster situation, what does the nurse prioritize first?

Airway
Circulation
Disability
Exposure
#7

Which of the following patients should the nurse prioritize for immediate assessment?

A patient with a history of hypertension reporting chest pain
A patient with a sprained ankle requesting pain medication
A patient with a minor cut on the finger
A patient with a scheduled routine check-up
#8

Which of the following patients should the nurse prioritize for immediate intervention based on the ABCDE approach?

A patient with a systolic blood pressure of 90 mmHg
A patient with a temperature of 100.4°F (38°C)
A patient with difficulty breathing
A patient with a wound needing dressing change
#9

What principle guides the nurse in prioritizing patient care?

Beneficence
Nonmaleficence
Justice
Autonomy
#10

Which patient would the nurse prioritize for immediate intervention?

A patient with a heart rate of 88 bpm
A patient with a blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg
A patient with a respiratory rate of 18 breaths/min
A patient with a temperature of 101°F (38.3°C)
#11

During a disaster, which ethical principle guides the nurse in prioritizing care?

Fidelity
Veracity
Utility
Respect for persons
#12

During a disaster response, what is the priority of the nurse when utilizing the START triage system?

Respiration
Perfusion
Mental status
Mobility

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