Prioritization & delegation worksheet with answers

Which medication reverses opioid-induced respiratory depression?

1. AProtamine sulfate
2. BVitamin K
3. CNaloxone
4. DFlumazenil

In Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, which level sits at the top?

1. AEsteem
2. BSafety and security
3. CLove and belonging
4. DSelf-actualization

In delegation, what does supervision mean?

1. AGuidance, follow-up and evaluation of the delegated task by the nurse
2. BLeaving the delegate to finish without any contact
3. CDoing every delegated task yourself to make sure that it is done right
4. DSigning the delegate’s documentation without checking it

A patient taking clozapine reports a sore throat and fever. What is the priority action?

1. AAdvise the patient to gargle with warm salt water and rest in bed
2. BOffer throat lozenges and continue the usual dose
3. CIncrease the dose because the symptoms suggest a relapse
4. DHold the dose and report so the white cell count can be checked

An Rh-negative mother has just given birth to an Rh-positive baby. What does the nurse expect to give the mother?

1. ARh immunoglobulin within 72 hours
2. BVitamin K to the mother
3. CA dose of the hepatitis B vaccine instead
4. DNo treatment is needed

A nursing assistant reports that a patient’s blood pressure is 168/98 mmHg (it was 130/80 earlier) and the patient has a headache. What should the RN do?

1. AAssess the patient, recheck the blood pressure and look for symptoms
2. BDocument the value and continue with the medication round
3. CAsk the assistant to give the as-needed antihypertensive medication now
4. DAsk the assistant to recheck the blood pressure in an hour

A 2-month-old infant has a spiral fracture of the femur. The parents say the baby rolled off the sofa. What should the nurse recognize?

1. AA spiral fracture in an infant is always caused by birth trauma
2. BNo further action is needed once the fracture is treated
3. CThe injury does not fit the infant’s development, so possible abuse must be reported
4. DInfants of this age often roll off furniture and break bones in this way

A nurse has a needlestick injury from a used needle. What should the nurse do first?

1. AWash the area with soap and water
2. BFinish the shift and report it tomorrow
3. CScrub the area with bleach
4. DSqueeze the wound hard and suck it