RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR 2026
CAREFULLY STRUCTURED QUESTIONS WITH
100% CORRECT ANALYZED ANSWERS
What are some prioritization principles ANSWER> life before limb, acute vs chronic,
actual before potential, trends vs transient findings, and medical emergencies and
complications vs expected findings.
what are the important tasks for time management ANSWER> what needs to be done
immediately, what needs to be done in a specific time, what needs to be done by end of
shift, and what can the nurse delegate.
what are different negotiation strategies ANSWER> problem solving, progressive
discipline, and negotiation
describe the problem solving strategy ANSWER> open communication (I statement, listen
to others, move to private location, and share ground rules). *steps: ID the problem,
discuss possible solutions, analyze identified solutions, select and implement solution,
evaluate the solutions' ability to resolve conflict,
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, describe the progressive discipline steps ANSWER> first (informal reprimand, meeting
,discuss issue, suggestions for improvement), second (written warning, meeting, review
policy violations and discuss consequences), third (placed on suspension and can
examine issue or consider alternatives), fourth (employee termination).
describe the negotiation strategy ANSWER> resolve conflict by agreeing on steps to take,
bargain to protect interests and pursue outcomes that benefit mutual interests.
strategies include: avoiding/withdrawing, smoothing,
competing/coercing,cooperating/accommodating, compromising/negotiating, and
collaborating,
what are some findings of poor nutrition ANSWER> nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,
constipation, flaccid muscles, mental status changes, changes in bowel pattern,
spleen/liver enlargement, dry brittle hair and nails, loss of subq fat, dry scaly skin,
inflammation, poor dental health, dry/dull eyes, weakness/fatigue, changes in weight,
and poor posture.
what are interventions to prevent aspiration ANSWER> position in high fowlers, support
upper back and neck, tick chin when swallowing, avoid use of a straw, observe for
aspiration and pocketing of food in cheeks or mouth, observe for dysphagia (coughing,
choking, gagging, and drooling of food), and provide oral hygiene after meals and
snacks.
describe START triaging ANSWER> · based on Respirations, perfusion and mental status
and allows for two interventions: direct pressure to control bleeding and basic airway
opening.
· START is green (minor/walking wounded), yellow (everyone else), red (respirations
over 30, cap refill longer than 2 seconds, unable to follow simple commands), or black
(apneic)
describe SALT triaging ANSWER> used with mass casualty, involved grey (which is
expectant *life threatening, but no current resources are available)
How many CM are considered nonsterile around the object? ANSWER> 1 inch
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CAREFULLY STRUCTURED QUESTIONS WITH
100% CORRECT ANALYZED ANSWERS
What are some prioritization principles ANSWER> life before limb, acute vs chronic,
actual before potential, trends vs transient findings, and medical emergencies and
complications vs expected findings.
what are the important tasks for time management ANSWER> what needs to be done
immediately, what needs to be done in a specific time, what needs to be done by end of
shift, and what can the nurse delegate.
what are different negotiation strategies ANSWER> problem solving, progressive
discipline, and negotiation
describe the problem solving strategy ANSWER> open communication (I statement, listen
to others, move to private location, and share ground rules). *steps: ID the problem,
discuss possible solutions, analyze identified solutions, select and implement solution,
evaluate the solutions' ability to resolve conflict,
1
, describe the progressive discipline steps ANSWER> first (informal reprimand, meeting
,discuss issue, suggestions for improvement), second (written warning, meeting, review
policy violations and discuss consequences), third (placed on suspension and can
examine issue or consider alternatives), fourth (employee termination).
describe the negotiation strategy ANSWER> resolve conflict by agreeing on steps to take,
bargain to protect interests and pursue outcomes that benefit mutual interests.
strategies include: avoiding/withdrawing, smoothing,
competing/coercing,cooperating/accommodating, compromising/negotiating, and
collaborating,
what are some findings of poor nutrition ANSWER> nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,
constipation, flaccid muscles, mental status changes, changes in bowel pattern,
spleen/liver enlargement, dry brittle hair and nails, loss of subq fat, dry scaly skin,
inflammation, poor dental health, dry/dull eyes, weakness/fatigue, changes in weight,
and poor posture.
what are interventions to prevent aspiration ANSWER> position in high fowlers, support
upper back and neck, tick chin when swallowing, avoid use of a straw, observe for
aspiration and pocketing of food in cheeks or mouth, observe for dysphagia (coughing,
choking, gagging, and drooling of food), and provide oral hygiene after meals and
snacks.
describe START triaging ANSWER> · based on Respirations, perfusion and mental status
and allows for two interventions: direct pressure to control bleeding and basic airway
opening.
· START is green (minor/walking wounded), yellow (everyone else), red (respirations
over 30, cap refill longer than 2 seconds, unable to follow simple commands), or black
(apneic)
describe SALT triaging ANSWER> used with mass casualty, involved grey (which is
expectant *life threatening, but no current resources are available)
How many CM are considered nonsterile around the object? ANSWER> 1 inch
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