Prioritization & delegation worksheet with answers

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

1. AGiving scheduled oral medications
2. BReinforcing teaching already given
3. CMeasuring vital signs
4. DGiving an IV push medication

Which platelet count is within the normal adult range?

1. A40,000/mm³ (40 × 10⁹/L)
2. B250,000/mm³ (250 × 10⁹/L)
3. C700,000/mm³ (700 × 10⁹/L)
4. D90,000/mm³ (90 × 10⁹/L)

Which of these is one of the standard “rights” of medication administration?

1. ARight patient
2. BRight brand
3. CRight ward
4. DRight colleague

A nurse cannot read part of a medication order. What should the nurse do?

1. AGive the usual dose of the drug the nurse thinks was meant
2. BAsk another nurse to guess what the order most likely says, then give it
3. CContact the prescriber to clarify the order before giving the drug
4. DSkip the drug and not tell anyone until the next ward round

Which scheduled medication is the most time-critical?

1. AA daily stool softener due with breakfast
2. BA daily multivitamin tablet due at 08:00
3. CA daily cholesterol-lowering statin tablet due with breakfast at 08:00
4. DRapid-acting insulin due with a breakfast tray that has arrived

Which finding is an early sign of compartment syndrome in a patient with a lower leg fracture?

1. AMild bruising around the fracture site on the second day
2. BItching under the cast during the first week after it was applied
3. CA strong pedal pulse with warm, pink toes and pain that settles with analgesia
4. DPain out of proportion to the injury that worsens when the toes are stretched

A patient with suspected sepsis has four prescribed orders. Which should usually be done first?

1. AArrange a chest X-ray for later today
2. BRepeat the lactate in six hours
3. CTake blood cultures
4. DGive the IV antibiotic

A patient in acute mania paces constantly, has lost weight and will not sit down to eat. Which intervention is most helpful?

1. ALeave meals in the room and let the patient eat whenever and whatever they choose
2. BOffer high-calorie finger foods and drinks the patient can take while moving
3. CInsist that the patient sits at the table until the meal is finished
4. DWait until the mania settles before worrying about nutrition