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Priority Setting Frameworks Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the highest priority according to the ABC framework?✔✔ Airway
If a client is having difficulty breathing and another is bleeding, who should be seen first?✔✔ The client with difficulty breathing
According to Maslow’s hierarchy, which need comes before self-esteem?✔✔ Safety and security
A nurse receives reports on four clients. Who should be assessed first?✔✔ The client with new onset confusion and restlessness
In the nursing process, which step should be completed before planning interventions?✔✔ Assessment
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Why is a client with a new tracheostomy prioritized over a client requesting pain meds?✔✔ Airway management is a higher priority than comfort
Which client has the highest survival potential in a disaster triage scenario?✔✔ The client with a broken arm and stable vital signs
In the acute vs. chronic framework, who should be seen first?✔✔ The client with acute shortness of breath
Why are safety issues prioritized over psychosocial needs?✔✔ Physical safety threats can lead to injury or death if not addressed immediately
What does the “B” in the ABC framework stand for?✔✔ Breathing
Why is a fall risk client with confusion a higher priority than a stable post-op client?✔✔ Immediate safety risk due to potential injury
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