Prioritization & delegation worksheet with answers

What is the normal range for arterial bicarbonate (HCO₃⁻)?

1. A3.5–5.0 mEq/L
2. B80–100 mEq/L
3. C35–45 mEq/L
4. D22–26 mEq/L

What does a “PRN” medication order mean?

1. AGive the drug when needed, within the prescribed limits
2. BGive the drug once only, immediately
3. CGive the drug at exactly the same time every single day
4. DGive the drug only before surgery

After chemotherapy, a patient has a very low neutrophil count. Which risk is the nursing priority?

1. ABleeding
2. BInfection
3. CDehydration
4. DHypertension

A woman calls to say her husband suddenly has a drooping face and slurred speech. What should the nurse advise?

1. ALet him lie down and see if it improves
2. BBook an appointment with his doctor next week
3. CCall emergency services now and note the time it started
4. DDrive him to the hospital yourself after he has eaten dinner

A patient on a continuous IV heparin infusion has new black, tarry stools and an aPTT well above the target range. What should the nurse do first?

1. AStop the heparin infusion and inform the provider
2. BGive a dose of vitamin K by mouth
3. CCheck the pump rate and leave the infusion running
4. DOffer an iron-rich meal to replace the lost blood

A patient has a serum potassium of 6.8 mEq/L. Which action comes first?

1. ARecheck the level next week
2. BPlace the patient on a cardiac monitor
3. CEncourage foods high in potassium
4. DGive the patient’s scheduled potassium supplement

A patient arrives at the emergency department with a plan to end their life, but has normal vital signs. Which ESI level fits best?

1. ALevel 5
2. BLevel 4
3. CLevel 1
4. DLevel 2

Which patient finding is unexpected and needs action after a transurethral resection of the prostate with continuous bladder irrigation?

1. ALight pink urine that becomes clearer over the day
2. BBright red urine with clots and reduced flow out of the catheter
3. CA feeling of needing to pass urine despite the catheter
4. DMild bladder spasms that ease with the prescribed antispasmodic medication