RN Comprehensive Predictor 2026
Questions with Answers
1. What are some prioritization principles:
Correct Answer life before limb, acute vs chronic, actual before potential, trends vs transient findings,
and medical emergencies and complications vs expected findings.
2. what are the important tasks for time management:
Correct 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.
3. what are different negotiation strategies:
Correct Answer problem solving, progressive discipline, and negoti- ation
4. describe the problem solving strategy:
Correct 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,
5. describe the progressive discipline steps:
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, Correct 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).
6. describe the negotiation strategy:
Correct 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,
7. what are some findings of poor nutrition:
Correct 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.
8. what are interventions to prevent aspiration:
Correct 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.
9. describe START triaging:
Correct 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)
mailto:https://www.stuvia.com/user/Wisdoms
Questions with Answers
1. What are some prioritization principles:
Correct Answer life before limb, acute vs chronic, actual before potential, trends vs transient findings,
and medical emergencies and complications vs expected findings.
2. what are the important tasks for time management:
Correct 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.
3. what are different negotiation strategies:
Correct Answer problem solving, progressive discipline, and negoti- ation
4. describe the problem solving strategy:
Correct 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,
5. describe the progressive discipline steps:
mailto:https://www.stuvia.com/user/Wisdoms
, Correct 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).
6. describe the negotiation strategy:
Correct 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,
7. what are some findings of poor nutrition:
Correct 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.
8. what are interventions to prevent aspiration:
Correct 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.
9. describe START triaging:
Correct 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)
mailto:https://www.stuvia.com/user/Wisdoms
