NCLEX-RN Priority & Delegation Practice Test
1. A nurse is prioritizing client care. Which client should the nurse assess first?
A. A client requesting pain medication
B. A client with new onset shortness of breath
C. A client requesting assistance with ambulation
D. A client requesting a blanket
2. A nurse is delegating tasks to a nursing assistant. Which task is appropriate to
delegate?
A. Administering oral medications
B. Assisting a client with a bed bath
C. Assessing a client's incision
D. Teaching a client about a new medication
3. A nurse is prioritizing care for multiple clients. Which client should the nurse
assess first?
A. A client requesting a snack
B. A client with chest pain
C. A client requesting assistance with ambulation
D. A client requesting a phone to call family
4. A nurse is delegating tasks to a licensed practical nurse (LPN). Which task is
appropriate to delegate?
A. Administering IV push medications
B. Administering oral medications
C. Assessing a client's new admission
D. Teaching a client about a new medication
,5. A nurse is prioritizing care for a group of clients. Which client should the nurse
assess first?
A. A client requesting pain medication
B. A client with a new onset of confusion
C. A client requesting assistance with ambulation
D. A client requesting a blanket
6. A nurse is delegating tasks to a nursing assistant. Which task is appropriate to
delegate?
A. Administering oral medications
B. Assisting a client with oral care
C. Assessing a client's incision
D. Teaching a client about a new medication
7. A nurse is prioritizing care for multiple clients. Which client should the nurse
assess first?
A. A client requesting a snack
B. A client with a new onset of bleeding
C. A client requesting assistance with ambulation
D. A client requesting a phone to call family
8. A nurse is delegating tasks to a nursing assistant. Which task is appropriate to
delegate?
A. Administering oral medications
B. Assisting a client with ambulation
C. Assessing a client's incision
D. Teaching a client about a new medication
9. A nurse is prioritizing care for a group of clients. Which client should the nurse
assess first?
A. A client requesting pain medication
B. A client with a new onset of chest pain
,C. A client requesting assistance with ambulation
D. A client requesting a blanket
10. A nurse is delegating tasks to a nursing assistant. Which task is appropriate to
delegate?
A. Administering oral medications
B. Assisting a client with a bed bath
C. Assessing a client's incision
D. Teaching a client about a new medication
11. A nurse is prioritizing care for multiple clients. Which client should the nurse
assess first?
A. A client requesting a snack
B. A client with a new onset of difficulty breathing
C. A client requesting assistance with ambulation
D. A client requesting a phone to call family
12. A nurse is delegating tasks to a nursing assistant. Which task is appropriate to
delegate?
A. Administering oral medications
B. Assisting a client with feeding
C. Assessing a client's incision
D. Teaching a client about a new medication
13. A nurse is prioritizing care for a group of clients. Which client should the nurse
assess first?
A. A client requesting pain medication
B. A client with a new onset of seizures
C. A client requesting assistance with ambulation
D. A client requesting a blanket
14. A nurse is delegating tasks to a nursing assistant. Which task is appropriate to
delegate?
, A. Administering oral medications
B. Assisting a client with toileting
C. Assessing a client's incision
D. Teaching a client about a new medication
15. A nurse is prioritizing care for multiple clients. Which client should the nurse
assess first?
A. A client requesting a snack
B. A client with a new onset of hypotension
C. A client requesting assistance with ambulation
D. A client requesting a phone to call family
16. A nurse is delegating tasks to a nursing assistant. Which task is appropriate to
delegate?
A. Administering oral medications
B. Assisting a client with range-of-motion exercises
C. Assessing a client's incision
D. Teaching a client about a new medication
17. A nurse is prioritizing care for a group of clients. Which client should the nurse
assess first?
A. A client requesting pain medication
B. A client with a new onset of tachycardia
C. A client requesting assistance with ambulation
D. A client requesting a blanket
18. A nurse is delegating tasks to a nursing assistant. Which task is appropriate to
delegate?
A. Administering oral medications
B. Assisting a client with a shower
C. Assessing a client's incision
D. Teaching a client about a new medication
1. A nurse is prioritizing client care. Which client should the nurse assess first?
A. A client requesting pain medication
B. A client with new onset shortness of breath
C. A client requesting assistance with ambulation
D. A client requesting a blanket
2. A nurse is delegating tasks to a nursing assistant. Which task is appropriate to
delegate?
A. Administering oral medications
B. Assisting a client with a bed bath
C. Assessing a client's incision
D. Teaching a client about a new medication
3. A nurse is prioritizing care for multiple clients. Which client should the nurse
assess first?
A. A client requesting a snack
B. A client with chest pain
C. A client requesting assistance with ambulation
D. A client requesting a phone to call family
4. A nurse is delegating tasks to a licensed practical nurse (LPN). Which task is
appropriate to delegate?
A. Administering IV push medications
B. Administering oral medications
C. Assessing a client's new admission
D. Teaching a client about a new medication
,5. A nurse is prioritizing care for a group of clients. Which client should the nurse
assess first?
A. A client requesting pain medication
B. A client with a new onset of confusion
C. A client requesting assistance with ambulation
D. A client requesting a blanket
6. A nurse is delegating tasks to a nursing assistant. Which task is appropriate to
delegate?
A. Administering oral medications
B. Assisting a client with oral care
C. Assessing a client's incision
D. Teaching a client about a new medication
7. A nurse is prioritizing care for multiple clients. Which client should the nurse
assess first?
A. A client requesting a snack
B. A client with a new onset of bleeding
C. A client requesting assistance with ambulation
D. A client requesting a phone to call family
8. A nurse is delegating tasks to a nursing assistant. Which task is appropriate to
delegate?
A. Administering oral medications
B. Assisting a client with ambulation
C. Assessing a client's incision
D. Teaching a client about a new medication
9. A nurse is prioritizing care for a group of clients. Which client should the nurse
assess first?
A. A client requesting pain medication
B. A client with a new onset of chest pain
,C. A client requesting assistance with ambulation
D. A client requesting a blanket
10. A nurse is delegating tasks to a nursing assistant. Which task is appropriate to
delegate?
A. Administering oral medications
B. Assisting a client with a bed bath
C. Assessing a client's incision
D. Teaching a client about a new medication
11. A nurse is prioritizing care for multiple clients. Which client should the nurse
assess first?
A. A client requesting a snack
B. A client with a new onset of difficulty breathing
C. A client requesting assistance with ambulation
D. A client requesting a phone to call family
12. A nurse is delegating tasks to a nursing assistant. Which task is appropriate to
delegate?
A. Administering oral medications
B. Assisting a client with feeding
C. Assessing a client's incision
D. Teaching a client about a new medication
13. A nurse is prioritizing care for a group of clients. Which client should the nurse
assess first?
A. A client requesting pain medication
B. A client with a new onset of seizures
C. A client requesting assistance with ambulation
D. A client requesting a blanket
14. A nurse is delegating tasks to a nursing assistant. Which task is appropriate to
delegate?
, A. Administering oral medications
B. Assisting a client with toileting
C. Assessing a client's incision
D. Teaching a client about a new medication
15. A nurse is prioritizing care for multiple clients. Which client should the nurse
assess first?
A. A client requesting a snack
B. A client with a new onset of hypotension
C. A client requesting assistance with ambulation
D. A client requesting a phone to call family
16. A nurse is delegating tasks to a nursing assistant. Which task is appropriate to
delegate?
A. Administering oral medications
B. Assisting a client with range-of-motion exercises
C. Assessing a client's incision
D. Teaching a client about a new medication
17. A nurse is prioritizing care for a group of clients. Which client should the nurse
assess first?
A. A client requesting pain medication
B. A client with a new onset of tachycardia
C. A client requesting assistance with ambulation
D. A client requesting a blanket
18. A nurse is delegating tasks to a nursing assistant. Which task is appropriate to
delegate?
A. Administering oral medications
B. Assisting a client with a shower
C. Assessing a client's incision
D. Teaching a client about a new medication
