ABC-Safe-Comfort tips are another method that can be used for ...

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ABC-Safe-Comfort tips are another method that can be used for NCLEX-RN preparation. Which of the following is not correct regarding ABC-Safe-Comfort tips?
 
  a. Assess ABCs first.
  b. Assess safety needs second.
  c. Assess teaching needs third.
  d. Assess comfort and healing needs third.

Question 2

A new graduate nurse has been absent from work on numerous occasions. Each time the unit has been left short staffed, requiring the nurse manager to request a float nurse for the unit.
 
  The nurse manager has met with the new graduate nurse regarding the persistent absences and provided the new graduate nurse with both verbal and written warnings. If the behavior continues which action should the nurse manager take next? a. terminate the new graduate nurse
  b. suspend the new graduate nurse
  c. dock the new graduate nurse's pay check
  d. ask the union representative to talk with the new graduate nurse

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Answer to Question 1

C
Another helpful method for test preparation and review in addition to the ARKO strategy is the ABC-Safe-Comfort Tips method. This method recommends approaching a test question by reviewing Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and assessing the patient situation according to: 1) assess ABCs first (ABCs: airway-breathing-circulation); 2) assess safety needs second; 3) assess comfort and healing third; and, finally, 4) consider any teaching needs. This order should be used when prioritizing nursing actions.

Answer to Question 2

B
Because the behavior has continued without correction, the nurse manager must take further action.
Since both verbal and written warnings have been given the most likely next step for the nurse
manager to take would be to suspend the new graduate nurse.

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