Prioritization & delegation worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

What does a root cause analysis look for after a serious event?

  1. AThe single staff member who should be blamed
  2. BHow much the event cost the hospital
  3. CThe underlying system causes of the event
  4. DWhich patient made the complaint
2.Easy

Which white blood cell count suggests an infection or inflammation?

  1. A6,500/mm³ (6.5 × 10⁹/L)
  2. B18,000/mm³ (18 × 10⁹/L)
  3. C8,200/mm³ (8.2 × 10⁹/L)
  4. D7,000/mm³ (7 × 10⁹/L)
3.Easy

In Maslow’s hierarchy, which level comes directly after physiological needs?

  1. AEsteem and recognition
  2. BSafety and security
  3. CSelf-actualization
  4. DLove and belonging
4.Medium

Which patient is at the highest risk of falling?

  1. AA 45-year-old with asthma who is alert and independent
  2. BAn 84-year-old taking a diuretic who has fallen before and gets up at night
  3. CA 30-year-old after an appendectomy who walks with steady steps
  4. DA 60-year-old admitted for chest pain that has since been ruled out by tests
5.Medium

A patient on hemodialysis has an arteriovenous fistula in the left arm. Which instruction should the nurse give the nursing assistant?

  1. AKeep the left arm wrapped tightly in a bandage at night
  2. BHelp the patient carry shopping bags on the left arm
  3. CMeasure blood pressure on the left arm only, every 4 hours
  4. DDo not measure blood pressure on the left arm
6.Medium

A patient is admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis. Which prescribed treatment is usually started first?

  1. AIV isotonic fluid such as 0.9% sodium chloride
  2. BSubcutaneous long-acting insulin only, given once
  3. CA high-carbohydrate meal
  4. DOral potassium tablets
7.Hard

A patient with raised intracranial pressure is being nursed on the ward. Which position is best?

  1. AHead of the bed at about 30 degrees with the neck straight
  2. BFlat on the back with the head turned well over to one side
  3. CHead down with the legs raised above the heart
  4. DSitting forward with the chin on the chest
8.Hard

Four patients arrive at the emergency department together. Who should be seen first?

  1. AA 2-year-old who is drooling, sitting forward and has stridor
  2. BA teenager with a cut on the arm whose bleeding is controlled
  3. CAn adult with a migraine and a blood pressure of 150/90 mmHg
  4. DAn adult with a deformed ankle and a normal pulse in the foot

Answer key

  1. 1. C · The underlying system causes of the event
  2. 2. B · 18,000/mm³ (18 × 10⁹/L)
  3. 3. B · Safety and security
  4. 4. B · An 84-year-old taking a diuretic who has fallen before and gets up at night
  5. 5. D · Do not measure blood pressure on the left arm
  6. 6. A · IV isotonic fluid such as 0.9% sodium chloride
  7. 7. A · Head of the bed at about 30 degrees with the neck straight
  8. 8. A · A 2-year-old who is drooling, sitting forward and has stridor

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