Prioritization & delegation worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Which finding in an infant is a sign of breathing difficulty?

  1. AWet diapers every few hours
  2. BNasal flaring
  3. CA strong cry
  4. DPink, warm hands and feet
2.Easy

Which blood pressure in an adult suggests hypotension?

  1. A118/76 mmHg
  2. B126/82 mmHg
  3. C82/48 mmHg
  4. D110/70 mmHg
3.Easy

In most settings, which task is kept for the RN rather than assigned to an LPN/LVN?

  1. AMeasuring vital signs
  2. BGiving an IV push medication
  3. CGiving scheduled oral medications
  4. DReinforcing teaching already given
4.Medium

A nurse has called the rapid response team for a deteriorating patient. What should the nurse do while waiting for the team?

  1. AStay with the patient, give oxygen as prescribed and have recent vital signs ready
  2. BGive a dose of every as-needed medication on the chart
  3. CLeave the patient for a few minutes to find the relatives and explain what is happening
  4. DGo to the station to finish documentation for other patients
5.Medium

A patient has a tonic-clonic seizure in bed. What should the nurse do first?

  1. AHold the arms and legs down firmly to stop the jerking movements quickly
  2. BPlace a tongue depressor between the teeth
  3. CGive a drink of water to help the patient wake
  4. DProtect the head and turn the patient on their side when possible
6.Medium

On day 3 after hip surgery, a patient suddenly becomes short of breath with sharp chest pain and an SpO₂ of 88%. What should the nurse do first?

  1. AEncourage the patient to walk to improve the circulation
  2. BMassage the patient’s calves to ease any muscle cramp
  3. CGive the next dose of oral analgesia and reassess the patient in an hour
  4. DRaise the head of the bed, give oxygen and call for urgent help
7.Hard

A patient opens their eyes only to pain, uses inappropriate words and withdraws from pain. What is the Glasgow Coma Scale score?

  1. A11
  2. B7
  3. C9
  4. D13
8.Hard

A patient has a heart rate of 38/min, feels dizzy and has a blood pressure of 80/50 mmHg. Which drug is usually given first, as prescribed?

  1. AMetoprolol
  2. BDigoxin
  3. CDiltiazem
  4. DAtropine

Answer key

  1. 1. B · Nasal flaring
  2. 2. C · 82/48 mmHg
  3. 3. B · Giving an IV push medication
  4. 4. A · Stay with the patient, give oxygen as prescribed and have recent vital signs ready
  5. 5. D · Protect the head and turn the patient on their side when possible
  6. 6. D · Raise the head of the bed, give oxygen and call for urgent help
  7. 7. C · 9
  8. 8. D · Atropine

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