Prioritization & delegation worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

For a patient with a suspected heart attack and no contraindications, which drug is usually given early?

  1. AAspirin, chewed
  2. BAcetaminophen (paracetamol)
  3. CIbuprofen
  4. DCodeine
2.Easy

Which serum potassium result should the nurse report to the provider promptly?

  1. A3.8 mEq/L (3.8 mmol/L)
  2. B6.4 mEq/L (6.4 mmol/L)
  3. C4.9 mEq/L (4.9 mmol/L)
  4. D4.2 mEq/L (4.2 mmol/L)
3.Easy

Which protective equipment is needed for airborne precautions?

  1. AA fit-tested N95 or FFP3 respirator
  2. BA simple surgical mask worn loosely
  3. CGloves only
  4. DA plastic apron only
4.Medium

Using the Emergency Severity Index, which level fits a 70-year-old with chest pressure that suggests a heart attack, but normal vital signs?

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

A patient receiving chemotherapy has a temperature of 38.3 °C and a very low neutrophil count. What should the nurse do?

  1. ARecheck the temperature in four hours before telling anyone
  2. BReport it at once, because cultures and antibiotics are needed quickly
  3. CDocument the reading and mention it at the next handover
  4. DGive a cool shower and offer extra fluids, then wait and see what happens
6.Medium

A patient with a spinal cord injury at T4 suddenly has a severe headache, flushing above the injury and a blood pressure of 200/110 mmHg. What does the nurse do first?

  1. AApply extra blankets to keep the patient warm and calm
  2. BLay the patient flat with the legs raised
  3. CSit the patient upright with the legs lowered
  4. DGive a warm drink and recheck the blood pressure in an hour
7.Hard

A patient on airborne precautions for suspected tuberculosis must go to the radiology department. What should the patient wear during transport?

  1. AA surgical mask
  2. BGloves and a gown only
  3. CA fit-tested N95 respirator
  4. DNothing, if the trip is short
8.Hard

A patient suddenly has severe pain in one leg. The leg is pale and cold with no pedal pulse. What does this suggest?

  1. AAcute arterial occlusion, which is an emergency
  2. BA muscle cramp that will pass with stretching
  3. CA deep vein thrombosis that can be treated next week
  4. DChronic venous insufficiency that needs elevation

Answer key

  1. 1. A · Aspirin, chewed
  2. 2. B · 6.4 mEq/L (6.4 mmol/L)
  3. 3. A · A fit-tested N95 or FFP3 respirator
  4. 4. B · Level 2
  5. 5. B · Report it at once, because cultures and antibiotics are needed quickly
  6. 6. C · Sit the patient upright with the legs lowered
  7. 7. A · A surgical mask
  8. 8. A · Acute arterial occlusion, which is an emergency

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