Topic 12: Prioritization, Delegation, And Safe Clinical Decision-making

Lesson 12.3: Recognizing And Responding To The Unstable Client — Quiz

Test your understanding of lesson 12.3: recognizing and responding to the unstable client with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

Which of the following is a key cue that signals client deterioration?

Question 2

What should a nurse prioritize when assessing a client who is showing signs of deterioration?

Question 3

In the correct sequence of recognizing client deterioration, which action should be performed first?

Question 4

When a client's condition is deteriorating, which one of the following actions should immediately follow assessment?

Question 5

Which client should be escalated as needing urgent intervention?