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Free NCLEX Fundamentals Flashcards
NCLEX questions test judgment built on memorized fundamentals — priorities, safety, infection control. These starter cards model the fact base beneath the famous "what does the nurse do first?" style.
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QWhat does the ABC priority framework stand for?
AAirway, Breathing, Circulation — in that order
QWhat are the five rights of medication administration?
ARight patient, drug, dose, route, and time
QWhat is the first action for a patient found unresponsive?
ACheck responsiveness and breathing, call for help, begin CPR if indicated
QStandard precautions apply to which patients?
AAll patients, regardless of diagnosis
QWhat position helps a patient with difficulty breathing?
AHigh Fowler’s (sitting upright)
QAirborne precautions require what kind of room?
ANegative-pressure isolation room (e.g., for TB)
QIn Maslow-based prioritization, what comes before psychosocial needs?
APhysiological needs and safety
QWhat is the most effective way to prevent infection transmission?
AHand hygiene
QBefore delegating a task, the nurse must consider what?
AThe five rights of delegation — right task, circumstance, person, direction, supervision
QA patient’s IV site is red, warm, and swollen — likely complication?
APhlebitis — stop the infusion and remove the IV
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