Prioritization & delegation worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

When taking off protective equipment, which item is usually removed first?

  1. AGown
  2. BMask
  3. CGloves
  4. DGoggles
2.Easy

What is a transient ischemic attack (TIA)?

  1. AA heart attack that affects the brain
  2. BA stroke that leaves permanent weakness or paralysis on one side of the body
  3. CA type of migraine with no link to stroke
  4. DBrief stroke-like symptoms that resolve, warning of a possible stroke
3.Easy

After caring for a patient with Clostridioides difficile diarrhea, how should the nurse clean their hands?

  1. AWash with soap and water
  2. BUse alcohol hand rub only
  3. CWipe hands on a clean towel
  4. DNo hand hygiene is needed if gloves were worn
4.Medium

A patient has a blood pressure of 210/120 mmHg. Which finding would make this a hypertensive emergency?

  1. AForgetting to take the blood pressure tablet this morning
  2. BA history of high blood pressure for ten years
  3. CNew chest pain or confusion suggesting organ damage
  4. DMild anxiety about the high reading on the monitor
5.Medium

A nurse teaches a patient with COPD pursed-lip breathing. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

  1. A“I will breathe in through my mouth and out quickly through my nose.”
  2. B“I will make my breath out about twice as long as my breath in.”
  3. C“I will breathe out slowly through pursed lips.”
  4. D“I will breathe in slowly through my nose.”
6.Medium

A patient has a reddened area on the sacrum that does not blanch when pressed. What is the priority action?

  1. AApply a heat pad to the area to increase circulation
  2. BRelieve pressure on the area by changing position regularly
  3. CMassage the area firmly to improve the blood flow to the skin
  4. DKeep the patient lying on the back to protect the area
7.Hard

A patient takes lithium. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

  1. A“I will go for my blood tests as planned.”
  2. B“I will drink enough fluid every day.”
  3. C“I will keep my daily salt intake about the same as usual.”
  4. D“I will take ibuprofen every day for my headaches.”
8.Hard

A patient was knocked out briefly in a fall, then woke and talked normally. Two hours later the patient becomes drowsy and one pupil is larger. What is the most likely cause?

  1. AA mild concussion that is settling
  2. BNormal tiredness after a fall
  3. CAn epidural hematoma
  4. DLow blood sugar from missing a meal

Answer key

  1. 1. C · Gloves
  2. 2. D · Brief stroke-like symptoms that resolve, warning of a possible stroke
  3. 3. A · Wash with soap and water
  4. 4. C · New chest pain or confusion suggesting organ damage
  5. 5. A · “I will breathe in through my mouth and out quickly through my nose.”
  6. 6. B · Relieve pressure on the area by changing position regularly
  7. 7. D · “I will take ibuprofen every day for my headaches.”
  8. 8. C · An epidural hematoma

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