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Fundamentals & Basic Care

21-page printable study edition. Daily-care scenarios including mobility, nutrition and comfort. The exact PDF is delivered after purchase.

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Chapters in this book

  1. 1.The nursing process and priorities
  2. 2.study page: The nursing process
  3. 3.Vital signs and assessment
  4. 4.study page: Vital signs and
  5. 5.Mobility and fall prevention
  6. 6.study page: Mobility and fall
  7. 7.Skin integrity and wound care
  8. 8.study page: Skin integrity and
  9. 9.Nutrition, elimination and tubes
  10. 10.study page: Nutrition,
  11. 11.Infection control basics
  12. 12.study page: Infection control

Chapter 1 The nursing process and priorities Learning goal: Apply ADPIE and priority frameworks. The nursing process (ADPIE); Assess; Evaluate; Diagnose; Client; Implement; Plan; Figure 1.1; Maslow's hierarchy for prioritising Airway, breathing, circulation; Physiologic; Fall, infection, injury prevention; Safety; Love/belonging; Esteem; Self-actualisation; Family, support; Confidence, respect; Growth; Figure 1.2

NCLEX TIP When two answers seem correct, choose assessment before action unless the situation is an emergency requiring immediate intervention.

Educational use only. Verify against current facility policy and drug references. Not real NCLEX items.

Chapter 1 study page: The nursing process and priorities Use this page to consolidate the chapter before attempting the questions. Writing the answers from memory (active recall) is one of the most effective study strategies. In your own words, summarise: The nursing process and priorities.

What is the single most dangerous finding in this chapter, and what is the first nursing action?

Which medication, lab value or number from this chapter must you memorise? Write it with its unit.

Create one NCLEX-style question of your own on this chapter and explain the correct answer.

Check your understanding Q. Which client should the nurse see first? A. Client requesting a bath B. Client with new stridor C. Client anxious about discharge D. Client needing teaching Answers and rationales are in the Practice exam chapter.

Educational use only. Verify against current facility policy and drug references. Not real NCLEX items.

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  • Mobility
  • Nutrition
  • Comfort and hygiene

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NCLEX-RN · Prioritization

Skill tested: Who do you see first?

Four clients were just assigned. Which should the RN assess first?

  1. A. Client 1 day after an appendectomy asking for pain medication
  2. B. Client with COPD whose SpO2 is 90%, which is their baseline
  3. C. Client with new confusion and a respiratory rate of 8/min after an opioid dose
  4. D. Client with diabetes whose breakfast tray is late
NCLEX-PN · Infection control

Skill tested: Choosing the right precautions

A client has confirmed C. difficile. Which PPE and hand-hygiene practice is correct?

  1. A. Surgical mask and alcohol rub
  2. B. Gown and gloves, then soap and water
  3. C. N95 respirator only
  4. D. Gloves only, then alcohol rub
NCLEX-RN · Pharmacology

Skill tested: Spotting drug toxicity

A client taking digoxin reports nausea and yellow-tinged vision. What is the priority action?

  1. A. Give the next dose with food
  2. B. Hold the dose, check the apical pulse, and report possible toxicity
  3. C. Encourage oral fluids
  4. D. Recheck vision in 4 hours
NCLEX-PN · Coordinated care

Skill tested: Knowing when to escalate

Which finding should the PN report to the RN right away?

  1. A. Temperature 37.2 °C (99 °F)
  2. B. New facial droop on one side
  3. C. Client requests a blanket
  4. D. Urine output of 50 mL/hr
NCLEX-RN · Cardiac & electrolytes

Skill tested: Reading lab values

Which potassium level needs urgent follow-up for a client receiving IV furosemide?

  1. A. 4.2 mEq/L
  2. B. 3.8 mEq/L
  3. C. 2.9 mEq/L
  4. D. 4.9 mEq/L
NCLEX-PN · Basic care & comfort

Skill tested: Preventing complications

Which action best prevents pressure injury in a client who cannot move independently?

  1. A. Massage reddened bony areas
  2. B. Reposition at least every 2 hours
  3. C. Keep the head of the bed at 60° at all times
  4. D. Use a donut cushion
The full editions include many more questions like these across all eight NCLEX client-needs areas, each with a full explanation.