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Complete 200 Practice Questions with Correct Answers and Explanations
SECTION 1: MANAGEMENT OF CARE & DELEGATION (Questions 1-25)
Question 1 (Multiple Choice)
The nurse is caring for a client with a new tracheostomy. Which task can be safely delegated to
an LPN?
A. Assessing the tracheostomy site for signs of infection
B. Suctioning the tracheostomy when secretions are audible
C. Developing the plan of care for the client
D. Teaching the client how to care for the tracheostomy
Answer: B
Explanation: LPNs can perform routine suctioning for a stable client. Assessment (A), developing
the care plan (C), and teaching (D) require RN judgment and are outside the LPN scope of
practice .
Question 2 (Multiple Choice)
An RN is delegating tasks to a UAP. Which task is inappropriate to delegate?
A. Measuring vital signs on a stable post-op client
B. Ambulating a client who had a hip replacement 3 days ago
C. Assessing a client's pain level
D. Providing oral hygiene for a client on bed rest
Answer: C
,Explanation: Assessment of pain requires RN judgment. UAP can report pain but cannot assess
it. Vital signs, ambulation, and oral hygiene can be delegated to a UAP .
Question 3 (Select All That Apply)
Which tasks can the RN delegate to an LPN?
A. Administering oral medications to a stable client
B. Performing a sterile dressing change
C. Developing a client's plan of care
D. Monitoring for side effects of a new medication
E. Inserting an indwelling urinary catheter
Answer: A, B, D, E
Explanation: Developing the plan of care (C) requires RN assessment and judgment. LPNs can
perform the other tasks under supervision .
Question 4 (Bow-tie)
The nurse is supervising an LPN who is caring for a client with a new diagnosis of heart failure.
The LPN reports crackles in the lung bases. The RN should first:
• ( ) Tell the LPN to document the findings
• ( ) Notify the provider
• (x) Reassess the client personally
• ( ) Administer furosemide as ordered
Answer: Reassess the client personally
Explanation: The RN is responsible for validating assessment findings before implementing
interventions. Reassessment is the priority action .
Question 5 (Ordered Response)
Rank the RN's actions when delegating to a UAP:
1. Assess the client's stability
, 2. Match the task to the UAP's scope of practice
3. Provide clear instructions
4. Monitor the UAP's performance
5. Document the delegation
Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Explanation: Proper delegation follows a systematic process: first assess client stability, then
ensure the task matches scope, provide instructions, monitor performance, and finally
document the delegation .
Question 6 (Multiple Choice)
The RN assigns a UAP to care for a client with a tracheostomy. Which action by the UAP requires
immediate intervention?
A. The UAP suctioned the tracheostomy after observing audible secretions
B. The UAP reports the client's SpO₂ is 89%
C. The UAP provides oral care using a chlorhexidine swab
D. The UAP documents the client's last suctioning time
Answer: B
Explanation: Reporting an SpO₂ of 89% requires immediate RN intervention as this indicates
hypoxia. Suctioning, oral care, and documentation are appropriate UAP tasks .
Question 7 (Multiple Choice)
Which statement indicates a UAP understands their scope of practice?
A. "I will assess the client's lung sounds."
B. "I can administer oral medications."
C. "I will report any changes in the client's condition."
D. "I will develop the client's care plan."
Answer: C
Explanation: Reporting changes in client condition is within UAP scope. Assessment (A),
medication administration (B), and care plan development (D) require RN-level practice .
, Question 8 (Multiple Choice)
An RN delegates vital signs to a UAP. The UAP reports a blood pressure of 180/100. What is the
RN's priority action?
A. Ask the UAP to recheck the blood pressure
B. Notify the provider immediately
C. Reassess the blood pressure personally and assess the client
D. Document the finding and continue monitoring
Answer: C
Explanation: The RN must personally validate critical values by reassessing and examining the
client before notifying the provider or documenting .
Question 9 (Select All That Apply)
Which factors should the RN consider when delegating tasks?
A. The stability of the client
B. The complexity of the task
C. The training and competency of the delegatee
D. The time of day
E. The availability of other staff
Answer: A, B, C, E
Explanation: Time of day is not a primary factor in delegation decisions. Client stability, task
complexity, delegatee competency, and staffing are key considerations .
Question 10 (Multiple Choice)
An RN is supervising an LPN who is administering an intramuscular injection. The RN observes
the LPN using the same needle to draw up medication from two different vials. What should the
RN do?
A. Ignore it because the LPN is experienced
B. Stop the LPN immediately and correct the technique
C. Document the error and report it later
D. Let the LPN finish and then provide feedback
COMPLETE 350 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+| MDC 3 EXAM 1
REVIEW (RASMUSSEN
MDC III EXAM 1 (RASMUSSEN) NEWEST 2026 TEST BANK
Complete 200 Practice Questions with Correct Answers and Explanations
SECTION 1: MANAGEMENT OF CARE & DELEGATION (Questions 1-25)
Question 1 (Multiple Choice)
The nurse is caring for a client with a new tracheostomy. Which task can be safely delegated to
an LPN?
A. Assessing the tracheostomy site for signs of infection
B. Suctioning the tracheostomy when secretions are audible
C. Developing the plan of care for the client
D. Teaching the client how to care for the tracheostomy
Answer: B
Explanation: LPNs can perform routine suctioning for a stable client. Assessment (A), developing
the care plan (C), and teaching (D) require RN judgment and are outside the LPN scope of
practice .
Question 2 (Multiple Choice)
An RN is delegating tasks to a UAP. Which task is inappropriate to delegate?
A. Measuring vital signs on a stable post-op client
B. Ambulating a client who had a hip replacement 3 days ago
C. Assessing a client's pain level
D. Providing oral hygiene for a client on bed rest
Answer: C
,Explanation: Assessment of pain requires RN judgment. UAP can report pain but cannot assess
it. Vital signs, ambulation, and oral hygiene can be delegated to a UAP .
Question 3 (Select All That Apply)
Which tasks can the RN delegate to an LPN?
A. Administering oral medications to a stable client
B. Performing a sterile dressing change
C. Developing a client's plan of care
D. Monitoring for side effects of a new medication
E. Inserting an indwelling urinary catheter
Answer: A, B, D, E
Explanation: Developing the plan of care (C) requires RN assessment and judgment. LPNs can
perform the other tasks under supervision .
Question 4 (Bow-tie)
The nurse is supervising an LPN who is caring for a client with a new diagnosis of heart failure.
The LPN reports crackles in the lung bases. The RN should first:
• ( ) Tell the LPN to document the findings
• ( ) Notify the provider
• (x) Reassess the client personally
• ( ) Administer furosemide as ordered
Answer: Reassess the client personally
Explanation: The RN is responsible for validating assessment findings before implementing
interventions. Reassessment is the priority action .
Question 5 (Ordered Response)
Rank the RN's actions when delegating to a UAP:
1. Assess the client's stability
, 2. Match the task to the UAP's scope of practice
3. Provide clear instructions
4. Monitor the UAP's performance
5. Document the delegation
Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Explanation: Proper delegation follows a systematic process: first assess client stability, then
ensure the task matches scope, provide instructions, monitor performance, and finally
document the delegation .
Question 6 (Multiple Choice)
The RN assigns a UAP to care for a client with a tracheostomy. Which action by the UAP requires
immediate intervention?
A. The UAP suctioned the tracheostomy after observing audible secretions
B. The UAP reports the client's SpO₂ is 89%
C. The UAP provides oral care using a chlorhexidine swab
D. The UAP documents the client's last suctioning time
Answer: B
Explanation: Reporting an SpO₂ of 89% requires immediate RN intervention as this indicates
hypoxia. Suctioning, oral care, and documentation are appropriate UAP tasks .
Question 7 (Multiple Choice)
Which statement indicates a UAP understands their scope of practice?
A. "I will assess the client's lung sounds."
B. "I can administer oral medications."
C. "I will report any changes in the client's condition."
D. "I will develop the client's care plan."
Answer: C
Explanation: Reporting changes in client condition is within UAP scope. Assessment (A),
medication administration (B), and care plan development (D) require RN-level practice .
, Question 8 (Multiple Choice)
An RN delegates vital signs to a UAP. The UAP reports a blood pressure of 180/100. What is the
RN's priority action?
A. Ask the UAP to recheck the blood pressure
B. Notify the provider immediately
C. Reassess the blood pressure personally and assess the client
D. Document the finding and continue monitoring
Answer: C
Explanation: The RN must personally validate critical values by reassessing and examining the
client before notifying the provider or documenting .
Question 9 (Select All That Apply)
Which factors should the RN consider when delegating tasks?
A. The stability of the client
B. The complexity of the task
C. The training and competency of the delegatee
D. The time of day
E. The availability of other staff
Answer: A, B, C, E
Explanation: Time of day is not a primary factor in delegation decisions. Client stability, task
complexity, delegatee competency, and staffing are key considerations .
Question 10 (Multiple Choice)
An RN is supervising an LPN who is administering an intramuscular injection. The RN observes
the LPN using the same needle to draw up medication from two different vials. What should the
RN do?
A. Ignore it because the LPN is experienced
B. Stop the LPN immediately and correct the technique
C. Document the error and report it later
D. Let the LPN finish and then provide feedback
