Prioritization & delegation worksheet with answers

To which patients do standard precautions apply?

1. AOnly patients with an open wound
2. BOnly patients in intensive care
3. COnly patients with a confirmed infection on a lab test
4. DAll patients, whether or not an infection is known

Which phrase in a question usually signals a priority question?

1. A“Which term means inflammation of the liver?”
2. B“Which action should the nurse take first?”
3. C“Which statement describes this drug’s class?”
4. D“Which bone is found in the forearm?”

In the ABC framework for setting nursing priorities, which need is addressed first?

1. ABreathing
2. BCirculation
3. CPain
4. DAirway

A patient with type 1 diabetes has vomited since morning and cannot eat. Which action is most important?

1. AEncourage a large meal to settle the stomach
2. BWait until tomorrow to see if the vomiting settles
3. CStop all insulin until the patient is able to eat normally again
4. DCheck the blood glucose and ketones and contact the provider

Which telephone call should a clinic nurse return first?

1. AAn adult asking for a repeat prescription for a statin
2. BA parent of a 5-year-old with a runny nose for two days
3. CA parent of a 6-week-old with a temperature of 38.3 °C
4. DAn adult who wants to move a routine blood test appointment

Which medication order should the nurse question?

1. APotassium chloride diluted in an IV bag via a pump
2. BPotassium chloride oral solution diluted in juice
3. CPotassium chloride by IV push
4. DOral potassium chloride with food

Which patient is the best choice to move out of intensive care to make room for a new admission?

1. AIntubated 1 hour ago for respiratory failure, still sedated
2. BExtubated 2 days ago, stable on 2 L/min nasal oxygen, no vasoactive infusions
3. CAdmitted overnight with a GI bleed and still receiving blood
4. DOn a norepinephrine infusion whose dose was increased this morning

A patient with Guillain-Barré syndrome has weakness that is spreading up from the legs. Which assessment has the highest priority?

1. ABreathing strength, such as vital capacity and the ability to cough
2. BMuscle strength in the feet and ankles at the start of each morning
3. CSkin condition over the heels
4. DThe patient’s mood and coping