Scheda di esercizi di Priorità e delega con soluzioni

What is the normal range for arterial bicarbonate (HCO₃⁻)?

1. A3,5–5,0 mEq/L
2. B80–100 mEq/L
3. C35–45 mEq/L
4. D22–26 mEq/L

Which task is appropriate to delegate to a nursing assistant?

1. AAssessing a pressure injury on the sacrum
2. BFeeding a stable patient who has no swallowing problems
3. CFeeding a patient with newly diagnosed dysphagia after a stroke
4. DGiving a stable patient their oral medications

Which statement about pulse oximetry is correct?

1. AThe reading is always correct, whatever finger or hand is used
2. BCold fingers or nail polish can give an inaccurate reading
3. CIt measures the carbon dioxide in the blood
4. DIt shows the patient’s blood glucose

Quale affermazione dimostra una corretta comprensione della responsabilità nella delega?

1. A"L'assistente infermieristico è responsabile del fatto che fosse giusto delegare il compito."
2. B"Resto responsabile della decisione di delegare e del follow-up sul risultato."
3. C"Se il compito va male, è responsabile solo l'assistente."
4. D"Una volta delegato un compito, non è più una mia preoccupazione."

A patient had a colostomy formed yesterday. Which stoma appearance should be reported straight away?

1. AMoist and pink-red
2. BDark purple or black
3. CA little bleeding when cleaned
4. DSlightly swollen

A patient has heart failure. Which instruction about daily weights is best to give the nursing assistant?

1. A“Weigh him after lunch, fully dressed, with his shoes on.”
2. B“Only weigh him if his ankles look more swollen than they did yesterday afternoon.”
3. C“Weigh him each morning before breakfast, on the same scale, and tell me the result.”
4. D“Weigh him at any time today, on whichever scale is free.”

A chemical cleaning fluid splashes into a patient’s eye. What should the nurse do first?

1. AGive antibiotic eye drops first
2. BRub the eye gently with a clean tissue to remove the chemical
3. CCover the eye with a dry patch and wait for the provider
4. DFlush the eye with plenty of water or saline straight away

A nurse has a needlestick injury from a used needle. What should the nurse do first?

1. AFinish the shift and report it tomorrow
2. BSqueeze the wound hard and suck it
3. CScrub the area with bleach
4. DWash the area with soap and water