Scheda di esercizi di Priorità e delega con soluzioni

In which situation can a pulse oximeter give a falsely normal reading?

1. AA warm, well-perfused finger
2. BA healthy adult at rest
3. CA patient breathing room air normally
4. DCarbon monoxide poisoning

What is the purpose of an early warning score, such as the National Early Warning Score (NEWS)?

1. ATo measure the patient’s satisfaction with care
2. BTo calculate the correct drug doses for each patient
3. CTo spot deterioration early from routine vital signs
4. DTo decide the patient’s diet

A parità di altre condizioni, quale problema ha di solito la precedenza?

1. AUn problema cronico di lunga data, perché incide su una parte maggiore della vita del paziente
2. BIl problema che richiede meno tempo per essere risolto
3. CUn problema nuovo e acuto
4. DIl problema che preoccupa di più la famiglia

A nurse teaches a patient about levothyroxine. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

1. A“I will take it on an empty stomach with a glass of water.”
2. B“I will keep taking it even when I feel well.”
3. C“I will take it at the same time each morning.”
4. D“I will take it at breakfast with my calcium tablet.”

A patient has a serum potassium of 6,8 mEq/L. Which action comes first?

1. ARecheck the level next week
2. BEncourage foods high in potassium
3. CGive the patient’s scheduled potassium supplement
4. DPlace the patient on a cardiac monitor

During a blood transfusion, a patient develops chills, back pain and a fever. What is the nurse’s first action?

1. AGive an antipyretic and continue the transfusion
2. BFinish the unit quickly through a pressure bag so that the reaction does not last long
3. CSlow the transfusion and recheck in an hour
4. DStop the transfusion and keep the IV open with normal saline via new tubing

Two call lights go on at the same time. One patient has pain of 7/10 after surgery. The other is a confused patient at high risk of falls who is climbing out of bed alone. Who does the nurse go to first?

1. AWhichever patient’s room is closer to the station
2. BThe patient whose call light went on first
3. CThe patient in pain after surgery
4. DThe confused patient climbing out of bed

An RN sees an LPN/LVN crushing an extended-release metoprolol tablet to mix with applesauce. What should the RN do?

1. AStop the LPN/LVN and contact the prescriber or pharmacist about another form
2. BReport the LPN/LVN at the end of the month without saying anything now
3. CLet the LPN/LVN continue, since crushing makes the tablet easier to swallow
4. DTell the LPN/LVN to give half of the crushed tablet now and the other half at lunchtime