,Prioritization, Delegation, and
Assignment
Practice Exercises for the NCLEX®
Examination
FOURTH EDITION
Linda A. LaCharity, PhD, RN
Formerly, Accelerated Program Director, Assistant Professor, College of Nursing,
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
Candice K. Kumagai, MSN, RN
Formerly, Instructor in Clinical Nursing, School of Nursing, University of Texas at
Austin, Austin, Texas
Barbara Bartz, MN, ARNP
Formerly, Nursing Instructor, Yakima Valley Community College, Yakima,
Washington
With an introduction by
Ruth Hansten, PhD, MBA, BSN, RN,
FACHE
2
,Principal, Hansten Healthcare PLLC, Santa Rosa, California
3
,Table of Contents
Cover image
Title page
Copyright
Contributors and Reviewers
Preface
To faculty and other users
To students
Acknowledgments
Part 1: Introduction
Introduction
Outcomes focus
Definition of terms
Assignment process
Delegation and assignment: the five rights
Practice based on research evidence
Principles for implementation of prioritization, delegation, and assignment
Part 2: Prioritization, Delegation, and Assignment in
Common Health Scenarios
Chapter 1: Pain
Questions
4
, Answer Key
Chapter 2: Cancer
Questions
Answer Key
Chapter 3: Immunologic Problems
Questions
Answer Key
Chapter 4: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance Problems
Questions
Answer Key
Chapter 5: Safety and Infection Control
Questions
Answer Key
Chapter 6: Respiratory Problems
Questions
Answer Key
Chapter 7: Cardiovascular Problems
Questions
Answer Key
Chapter 8: Hematologic Problems
Questions
Answer Key
Chapter 9: Neurologic Problems
Questions
Answer Key
5
, Chapter 10: Visual and Auditory Problems
Questions
Answer Key
Chapter 11: Musculoskeletal Problems
Questions
Answer Key
Chapter 12: Gastrointestinal and Nutritional Problems
Questions
Answer Key
Chapter 13: Diabetes Mellitus
Questions
Answer Key
Chapter 14: Other Endocrine Problems
Questions
Answer Key
Chapter 15: Integumentary Problems
Questions
Answer Key
Chapter 16: Renal and Urinary Problems
Questions
Answer Key
Chapter 17: Reproductive Problems
Questions
Answer Key
Chapter 18: Problems in Pregnancy and Childbearing
Questions
6
Assignment
Practice Exercises for the NCLEX®
Examination
FOURTH EDITION
Linda A. LaCharity, PhD, RN
Formerly, Accelerated Program Director, Assistant Professor, College of Nursing,
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
Candice K. Kumagai, MSN, RN
Formerly, Instructor in Clinical Nursing, School of Nursing, University of Texas at
Austin, Austin, Texas
Barbara Bartz, MN, ARNP
Formerly, Nursing Instructor, Yakima Valley Community College, Yakima,
Washington
With an introduction by
Ruth Hansten, PhD, MBA, BSN, RN,
FACHE
2
,Principal, Hansten Healthcare PLLC, Santa Rosa, California
3
,Table of Contents
Cover image
Title page
Copyright
Contributors and Reviewers
Preface
To faculty and other users
To students
Acknowledgments
Part 1: Introduction
Introduction
Outcomes focus
Definition of terms
Assignment process
Delegation and assignment: the five rights
Practice based on research evidence
Principles for implementation of prioritization, delegation, and assignment
Part 2: Prioritization, Delegation, and Assignment in
Common Health Scenarios
Chapter 1: Pain
Questions
4
, Answer Key
Chapter 2: Cancer
Questions
Answer Key
Chapter 3: Immunologic Problems
Questions
Answer Key
Chapter 4: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance Problems
Questions
Answer Key
Chapter 5: Safety and Infection Control
Questions
Answer Key
Chapter 6: Respiratory Problems
Questions
Answer Key
Chapter 7: Cardiovascular Problems
Questions
Answer Key
Chapter 8: Hematologic Problems
Questions
Answer Key
Chapter 9: Neurologic Problems
Questions
Answer Key
5
, Chapter 10: Visual and Auditory Problems
Questions
Answer Key
Chapter 11: Musculoskeletal Problems
Questions
Answer Key
Chapter 12: Gastrointestinal and Nutritional Problems
Questions
Answer Key
Chapter 13: Diabetes Mellitus
Questions
Answer Key
Chapter 14: Other Endocrine Problems
Questions
Answer Key
Chapter 15: Integumentary Problems
Questions
Answer Key
Chapter 16: Renal and Urinary Problems
Questions
Answer Key
Chapter 17: Reproductive Problems
Questions
Answer Key
Chapter 18: Problems in Pregnancy and Childbearing
Questions
6
