How this exercise works
Read the clinical scenario and choose the first nursing action. Use ABC order — airway and breathing emergencies before circulation issues, then less urgent needs.
Fundamental concept
Selecting the first nursing action by addressing airway, breathing, and circulation threats before lesser urgent needs.
Read: ABC Prioritization for NCLEX-PN →Scenario
A 19-year-old with asthma speaks in short word clusters, has suprasternal retractions, peak flow 40% of personal best, and SpO₂ 89% on room air.
A 19-year-old with asthma speaks in short word clusters, has suprasternal retractions, peak flow 40% of personal best, and SpO₂ 89% on room air.
What is the PN's first action?
