RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
What are some prioritization principles
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
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
problem solving, progressive discipline, and negotiation
describe the problem solving strategy
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,
describe the progressive discipline steps
, 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
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
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
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
· based on Respirations, perfusion and mental status and allows for two interventions:
direct pressure to control bleeding and basic airway opening.
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
What are some prioritization principles
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
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
problem solving, progressive discipline, and negotiation
describe the problem solving strategy
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,
describe the progressive discipline steps
, 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
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
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
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
· based on Respirations, perfusion and mental status and allows for two interventions:
direct pressure to control bleeding and basic airway opening.
