Discuss OMSB OMSB_OEN Exam Topic 3 Question 46

A nurse received a handover to take care of four patients. After gathering the necessary information, the nurse planned the care.

Considering the priority of nursing care, which of the following cases the nurse would assess FIRST?

AA patient with abdominal pain

BA patient with chest tightness

CA patient with diabetic foot needs dressing

DA patient scheduled for cataract surgery after 3 hours

Suggested Answer: B

Prioritizing Nursing Care:

Using the ABC (Airway, Breathing, Circulation) framework, conditions affecting airway and breathing are top priorities.

Case Analysis:

Abdominal Pain: Important but not life-threatening.

Chest Tightness: Potential sign of a cardiac event or respiratory distress, requiring immediate assessment.

Diabetic Foot: Needs attention but not immediately life-threatening.

Cataract Surgery: Scheduled, no immediate threat.

American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines

Nursing textbooks on prioritization in patient care

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12 comments · newest first

Juan 3 days ago

Wait, why not A) abdominal pain? That can be bad too!

Maile 8 days ago

I agree, chest tightness can be serious.

Brendan 13 days ago

Definitely B) A patient with chest tightness. That's a priority!

Arlen 18 days ago

D is the least urgent, right? Surgery can wait a bit!

Daniel 23 days ago

Not sure if B is the absolute first. What if A is a heart issue?

Phuong 29 days ago

Wait, what about A) abdominal pain? That can be bad too!

Justine 1 month ago

I agree, chest tightness is serious.

Jesusita 1 month ago

Definitely B) A patient with chest tightness. That's a priority!

Carey 1 month ago

I’m a bit confused about the diabetic foot dressing. It seems important, but I wonder if it’s as urgent as the other options.

Paris 2 months ago

I practiced a similar question where we had to prioritize based on potential complications. I think the chest tightness is definitely a higher priority.

Deangelo 2 months ago

I’m not entirely sure, but I feel like abdominal pain could be serious too. It depends on the cause, right?

Markus 2 months ago

I remember we discussed prioritizing based on the ABCs—airway, breathing, circulation. I think chest tightness might indicate a more urgent issue.

OMSB_OEN Exam - Topic 3 Question 46 Discussion