Prioritization & delegation worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

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

  1. A22–26 mmHg
  2. B35–45 mmHg
  3. C80–100 mmHg
  4. D7.35–7.45 mmHg
2.Easy

Which fasting blood glucose value is normal for an adult without diabetes?

  1. A85 mg/dL (4.7 mmol/L)
  2. B55 mg/dL (3.1 mmol/L)
  3. C210 mg/dL (11.7 mmol/L)
  4. D145 mg/dL (8.0 mmol/L)
3.Easy

What is the purpose of the “time-out” just before a surgical procedure?

  1. ATo give the surgeon a short rest before the operation starts
  2. BTo count the swabs at the end of the operation
  3. CTo confirm the correct patient, procedure and site
  4. DTo let the family say goodbye to the patient
4.Medium

During START triage, a non-walking adult breathes 22 times a minute, has a radial pulse and follows simple commands, but has an obvious leg fracture. Which category is the victim given?

  1. AGreen (minor)
  2. BRed (immediate)
  3. CBlack (expectant)
  4. DYellow (delayed)
5.Medium

A patient has a nasogastric tube on suction. Which task can the nurse delegate to a nursing assistant?

  1. AAssessing the drainage for blood
  2. BGiving mouth care
  3. CIrrigating the tube when it blocks
  4. DChecking the tube’s position
6.Medium

A nurse needs to give report on a patient to a colleague. Which information is the most important to include?

  1. AThe patient’s current condition, recent changes and pending tasks
  2. BThe patient’s favorite television programs and hobbies
  3. CDetails of the nurse’s own break times that shift
  4. DPersonal opinions about the patient’s family members and their visiting habits
7.Hard

Weeks after a kidney transplant, a patient has a fever, less urine and tenderness over the new kidney. What should the nurse suspect?

  1. AA side effect of eating salty food
  2. BDehydration from drinking too much
  3. CRejection of the transplant
  4. DNormal healing of the transplant
8.Hard

A patient has a potassium of 7.0 mEq/L with peaked T waves. Several drugs are prescribed. Which one is usually given first to protect the heart?

  1. AIV furosemide
  2. BOral sodium bicarbonate
  3. COral potassium binder
  4. DIV calcium gluconate

Answer key

  1. 1. B · 35–45 mmHg
  2. 2. A · 85 mg/dL (4.7 mmol/L)
  3. 3. C · To confirm the correct patient, procedure and site
  4. 4. D · Yellow (delayed)
  5. 5. B · Giving mouth care
  6. 6. A · The patient’s current condition, recent changes and pending tasks
  7. 7. C · Rejection of the transplant
  8. 8. D · IV calcium gluconate

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