Prioritization & delegation worksheet with answers

Which laboratory finding is expected in a patient with chronic kidney disease who receives dialysis?

1. AA raised serum creatinine
2. BA low serum creatinine
3. CA platelet count of 900,000/mm³
4. DA serum sodium of 160 mEq/L

In mass-casualty triage, what does a black tag mean?

1. AMinor injuries that can wait for many hours
2. BThe highest treatment priority of all victims
3. CContaminated, needing full decontamination before any care is given
4. DDeceased, or unlikely to survive with the resources available

Which blood pressure in an adult suggests hypotension?

1. A126/82 mmHg
2. B82/48 mmHg
3. C110/70 mmHg
4. D118/76 mmHg

A pregnant nurse is on the unit. Which patient should the charge nurse avoid assigning to her?

1. AA patient with type 2 diabetes who needs insulin teaching before discharge
2. BA patient after a hip replacement
3. CA patient with a sealed radioactive implant for cervical cancer
4. DA patient with a fractured wrist

One hour after a vaginal birth, the nurse finds a soft, boggy uterus and heavy bleeding. What is the first action?

1. AMassage the fundus
2. BApply an ice pack to the perineum
3. COffer a meal and fluids
4. DEncourage the patient to rest quietly

Which patient should a nurse see first after report?

1. AA patient on a diuretic who has passed 400 mL of urine since 08:00
2. BA patient who wants help to shower before visitors arrive
3. CA patient with a new cast who says the foot feels numb and the toes are cool
4. DA patient with osteoarthritis who reports stiffness every morning

A patient is going home on a new oral anticoagulant. There is only a short time for teaching. Which topic is most important?

1. AHow to cook low-fat meals
2. BSigns of bleeding and when to seek help
3. CWhich television programs help with relaxation
4. DHow to choose comfortable walking shoes

A patient is receiving IV potassium chloride through a peripheral line and complains of burning at the site, which looks red. What does the nurse do first?

1. AIncrease the infusion rate to finish the dose sooner
2. BStop the infusion and assess the IV site
3. CApply a warm pack and continue the infusion
4. DTell the patient that burning is expected and continue