Prioritization & delegation worksheet with answers

In mmHg, what is the normal range for arterial PaCO₂?

1. A7.35–7.45 mmHg
2. B35–45 mmHg
3. C80–100 mmHg
4. D22–26 mmHg

A patient has a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 8. What is the main concern?

1. AThe patient is fully alert and oriented
2. BThe patient can safely eat and drink without help
3. CThe patient only has a mild headache
4. DThe patient may not be able to protect the airway

What is the main purpose of an incident report?

1. ATo decide which staff member should be punished
2. BTo improve safety by finding out why events happen
3. CTo replace the nurse’s notes in the patient’s record
4. DTo inform the patient’s insurance company

Which nursing assistant task is appropriate for a patient two days after hip replacement?

1. AChecking the incision for redness, warmth and drainage
2. BTeaching the patient the hip precautions before discharge
3. CEvaluating whether the last dose of pain medication controlled the pain
4. DHelping the patient into a chair, following the hip precautions

A patient receiving an aminoglycoside antibiotic, such as gentamicin, reports ringing in the ears. What should the nurse do?

1. AAdvise the patient to use ear drops
2. BHold the next dose and report it promptly
3. CReassure the patient that it is a normal effect
4. DGive the next dose early to finish the course

During an IV vancomycin infusion, a patient develops flushing and itching of the face and neck. What should the nurse do first?

1. AStop or slow the infusion and inform the provider
2. BIgnore it, because flushing is always harmless and passes
3. CApply a warm compress to the face and neck
4. DSpeed up the infusion to finish it quickly

In an emergency department, which patient should go straight to a treatment room?

1. AA 25-year-old with a sprained wrist and normal vital signs
2. BA 60-year-old with chest pressure, sweating and nausea for 20 minutes
3. CA 30-year-old with a sore throat for two days and a temperature of 38.0 °C
4. DA 45-year-old asking for a repeat prescription

At 08:00 a nurse has four tasks. Which order is best?

1. AGive routine medications, check the patient with a falling SpO₂, update care plans, give insulin with breakfast
2. BCheck the patient with a falling SpO₂, give insulin with breakfast, give routine medications, update care plans
3. CGive insulin with breakfast, update care plans, check the patient with a falling SpO₂, give routine medications
4. DUpdate care plans, give insulin with breakfast, give routine medications, check the patient with a falling SpO₂