NCLEX-RN Practice Question Challenge!

Correct Answer: 2

1: Assessment: Outcome not priority, may cough due to irritation of the airway. Does not reflect patient responsiveness
2: CORRECT | Assessment: Outcome priority, patient is alert and able to maintain his own airway
3: Assessment: Outcome not priority, patient needs to be responsive before airway is removed. May be a reflexive action
4: Assessment: Outcome not priority, patient will be able to swallow before his is responsive