NCLEX Prioritization Practice Test

QUESTION 1: The pediatric nurse receives report on 4 clients. Which client should the nurse see FIRST?

QUESTION 2: After receiving report on four clients the emergency room nurse should see the client with which of the following diagnosis FIRST?

QUESTION 3: There has been a major disaster with the collapse of a large building. Hundreds of victims are expected. The emergency department nurse is sent to triage victims. Which client should the nurse tag "red" and send to the hospital first?

QUESTION 4: Which client should the nurse see first?

QUESTION 5: A nurse on an orthopedic unit is caring for four clients with a casted extremity. Which client does the nurse prioritize to see FIRST?

QUESTION 6: The nurse walks into the client's inpatient room and sees a fire in the wastebasket. The nurse should take what action FIRST?

QUESTION 7: The nurse cares for children at summer camp. Which of the following children presenting at the infirmary should the camp nurse see FIRST?

QUESTION 8: The nurse provides care for clients on a cruise ship. The nurse interviews several clients who are experiencing severe vertigo unrelieved by dimenhydrinate. Which client does the nurse assign to see the health care provider FIRST?

QUESTION 9: The nurse provides care for clients in the emergency department. Four clients come in at the same time. Which client does the nurse see first?

QUESTION 10: The nurse on the medical unit finishes receiving the change of shift hand-off report at 7:30 AM. Which assigned client should the nurse see FIRST?