A graduate nurse is reviewing information about the NCLEX exam on the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) website. Which of the following information should the nurse identify about the NCLEX exam?

Choice A reason: Evidence based practice is the process that the nurse is planning to use. Evidence based practice is the integration of the best available evidence from research, clinical expertise, and patient preferences to make decisions and provide quality care for the client.
Choice B reason: Standardization is not the process that the nurse is planning to use. Standardization is the process of establishing and implementing uniform criteria, methods, or procedures for a specific activity or task. Standardization can help improve efficiency, consistency, and safety, but it does not necessarily involve research or scientific data.
Choice C reason: Benchmarking is not the process that the nurse is planning to use. Benchmarking is the process of comparing the performance, outcomes, or practices of one's own organization or unit with those of other organizations or units that are recognized as leaders or exemplars in the same field. Benchmarking can help identify gaps, strengths, and areas for improvement, but it does not necessarily involve research or scientific data.
Choice D reason: Root cause analysis is not the process that the nurse is planning to use. Root cause analysis is the process of identifying and analyzing the underlying factors or causes that contribute to an adverse event or error. Root cause analysis can help prevent recurrence, enhance safety, and promote learning, but it does not necessarily involve research or scientific data.

Choice A reason: This action is correct because airway protection is the first priority for a client who is unconscious and has trauma to multiple systems. The nurse should assess the client's airway patency, breathing, and oxygenation, and intervene as needed to secure and maintain the airway. The nurse should also monitor the client for signs of aspiration, bleeding, or obstruction, and suction the airway as needed.
Choice B reason: This action is incorrect because stabilizing cardiac arrhythmias is not the first priority for a client who is unconscious and has trauma to multiple systems. The nurse should assess the client's circulation, blood pressure, and pulse, and intervene as needed to treat any arrhythmias, shock, or hemorrhage. However, this is not a priority over the client's airway, which is essential for survival.
Choice C reason: This action is incorrect because preventing musculoskeletal disability is not the first priority for a client who is unconscious and has trauma to multiple systems. The nurse should assess the client's mobility, sensation, and alignment, and intervene as needed to prevent or treat any fractures, dislocations, or nerve injuries. However, this is not a priority over the client's airway, which is essential for survival.
Choice D reason: This action is incorrect because decreasing intracranial pressure is not the first priority for a client who is unconscious and has trauma to multiple systems. The nurse should assess the client's level of consciousness, pupillary response, and neurological status, and intervene as needed to prevent or treat any increased intracranial pressure, cerebral edema, or brain injury. However, this is not a priority over the client's airway, which is essential for survival.