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Question 1
According to the ABCs of prioritization, which physiological need takes the highest priority when a nurse is managing multiple patients?
Answer: Airway is the highest priority. A patent airway is required for oxygenation and survival, so airway concerns are addressed before breathing, circulation, or any other need.
Question 2
Using Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which patient need must be met before safety needs can be addressed?
Answer: Physiological needs (air, water, food, shelter, warmth) must be met first. These are the foundation of Maslow's hierarchy and take priority over safety, love, esteem, or self-actualization.
Question 3
A nurse uses the 'acute vs. chronic' prioritization rule. Which patient should be seen FIRST: a patient with chronic COPD at baseline SpO2 88% or a patient with new-onset confusion after hip replacement?
Answer: The patient with new-onset confusion after hip replacement should be seen first. New, acute, or unexpected changes in condition always take priority over stable chronic findings.
Question 4
When using the CURE prioritization framework, what does the letter 'U' represent?
Answer: 'U' stands for Urgent. CURE stands for Critical, Urgent, Routine, and Extras, helping nurses triage nursing actions by time sensitivity.
Question 5
A nurse has four patients. Which condition represents the highest priority using the ABC framework: (A) constipation, (B) mild hypertension, (C) stridor after extubation, (D) wound dehiscence?
Answer: Stridor after extubation is the highest priority because it signals airway obstruction, which is immediately life-threatening and must be addressed before any other concern.