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Prioritization, Delegation, and Assignment: Practice Exercises
for the NCLEX Examination
by Linda A. LaCharity
6th Edition
,TABLE OF CONTENTS
Guidelines For Prioritization, Delegation, And Assignment Decisions
1. Pain
2. Cancer
3. Immunologic Problems
4. Fluid, Electrolyte, And Acid-Base Balance Problems
5. Safety And Infection Control
6. Respiratory Problems
7. Cardiovascular Problems
8. Hematologic Problems
9. Neurologic Problems
10. Visual And Auditory Problems
11. Musculoskeletal Problems
12. Gastrointestinal And Nutritional Problems
13. Diabetes Mellitus
14. Other Endocrine Problems
15. Integumentary Problems
16. Renal And Urinary Problems
17. Reproductive Problems
18. Problems In Pregnancy And Childbearing
19. Pediatric Problems
20. Pharmacology NEW!
21. Emergencies And Disasters
22. Psychiatric–mental Health Problems
,Prioritization Delegation And Assignment 6th Edition Lacharity Test Bank
Chapter 1. Pain MULTIPLE CHOICE
1.A Client Tells The Nurse That She Rarely Experiences Pain, But When She Does, She
Seeks Medical Attention. The Nurse Realizes This Client Understands That Pain Is
Important Because It:
1. Is A Protective System.
2. Includes The Automatic Withdrawal Reflex.
3. Creates Sensitivity To Pain.
4. Helps With Healing.
SOLUTION: 1
Pain Is A Protective System That Includes Protection From Unsafe Behaviors By Use Of
Reflexes, Memory, And Avoidance. Even Though The Automatic Withdrawal Reflex Is A
Part Of The Pain Response, It Does Not Explain Why Pain Is Important. Pain Does Not
Create Sensitivity To Pain. Pain Does Not Help With Healing.
PTS: 1 DIF: Analyze REFERENCE: Definitions And Implications Of Pain
2.A Client Complains That The Bed Sheets Touching His Skin Are Extremely Painful. The
Nurse Realizes This Client Is Experiencing:
1. Allodynia.
2. Modulation.
3. Kinesthesia.
4. Proprioception.
SOLUTION: 1
Allodynia Or Hyperalgesia Is A State Where A Slight Or Nonpainful Stimulus Is
Interpreted As Very Painful. Kinesthesia Is The Awareness Of Movement. Proprioception
Is The Awareness Of Body Position. Modulation Is An Influencing Factor In The Perception
Of Pain.
PTS: 1 DIF: Analyze REFERENCE: Peripheral Nervous System
3.A Client Is Complaining Of Severe Abdomen Pain. The Nurse Realizes This Client Is
Experiencing Which Type Of Pain?
, 1. Neuralgia
2. Pathological
3. Somatic
4. Visceral
SOLUTION: 4
Visceral Pain Is Pain Arising From The Body Organs Or Gastrointestinal Tract. Somatic
Pain Is Pain That Originates From The Bone, Joints, Muscles, Skin, Or Connective Pain.
Neuralgia And
Pathological Pain Are Both Types Of Pain That Result From Injury To A Nerve Or
Malfunction Of The Neuronal Transmission Process Or Due To Impaired Regulation.
PTS:1DIF:Analyzereference:Types Of Pain
4.A Client, Diagnosed With Acute Appendicitis, Is Experiencing Abdominal Pain. The Best
Way For The Nurse To Describe This Clients Pain Would Be:
1. Chronic.
2. Neuropathic.
3. Referred.
4. Acute.
SOLUTION: 4
Acute Pain Onset Is Sudden And Of Short Duration. Chronic Pain Is A Sudden Or Slow
Onset Of Mild To Severe Pain That Lasts Longer Than 6 Months. Referred Pain Is The
Result Of The Transfer Of Visceral Pain Sensations To A Body Surface At A Distance From
The Actual Origin. Neuropathic Pain Is Paroxysmal Pain That Occurs Along The Branches
Of A Nerve.
PTS:1DIF:Applyreference:Types Of Pain
5.A Client Is Observed Holding A Pillow Over The Abdominal Region With Both Knees
Flexed In A Side-Lying Position. Vital Signs Assessment Reveals An Elevated Blood
Pressure And Heart Rate. Which Of The Following Should The Nurse Say To This Client?
1. Can I Get You Anything?
2. Would You Like Something For Pain?
Prioritization, Delegation, and Assignment: Practice Exercises
for the NCLEX Examination
by Linda A. LaCharity
6th Edition
,TABLE OF CONTENTS
Guidelines For Prioritization, Delegation, And Assignment Decisions
1. Pain
2. Cancer
3. Immunologic Problems
4. Fluid, Electrolyte, And Acid-Base Balance Problems
5. Safety And Infection Control
6. Respiratory Problems
7. Cardiovascular Problems
8. Hematologic Problems
9. Neurologic Problems
10. Visual And Auditory Problems
11. Musculoskeletal Problems
12. Gastrointestinal And Nutritional Problems
13. Diabetes Mellitus
14. Other Endocrine Problems
15. Integumentary Problems
16. Renal And Urinary Problems
17. Reproductive Problems
18. Problems In Pregnancy And Childbearing
19. Pediatric Problems
20. Pharmacology NEW!
21. Emergencies And Disasters
22. Psychiatric–mental Health Problems
,Prioritization Delegation And Assignment 6th Edition Lacharity Test Bank
Chapter 1. Pain MULTIPLE CHOICE
1.A Client Tells The Nurse That She Rarely Experiences Pain, But When She Does, She
Seeks Medical Attention. The Nurse Realizes This Client Understands That Pain Is
Important Because It:
1. Is A Protective System.
2. Includes The Automatic Withdrawal Reflex.
3. Creates Sensitivity To Pain.
4. Helps With Healing.
SOLUTION: 1
Pain Is A Protective System That Includes Protection From Unsafe Behaviors By Use Of
Reflexes, Memory, And Avoidance. Even Though The Automatic Withdrawal Reflex Is A
Part Of The Pain Response, It Does Not Explain Why Pain Is Important. Pain Does Not
Create Sensitivity To Pain. Pain Does Not Help With Healing.
PTS: 1 DIF: Analyze REFERENCE: Definitions And Implications Of Pain
2.A Client Complains That The Bed Sheets Touching His Skin Are Extremely Painful. The
Nurse Realizes This Client Is Experiencing:
1. Allodynia.
2. Modulation.
3. Kinesthesia.
4. Proprioception.
SOLUTION: 1
Allodynia Or Hyperalgesia Is A State Where A Slight Or Nonpainful Stimulus Is
Interpreted As Very Painful. Kinesthesia Is The Awareness Of Movement. Proprioception
Is The Awareness Of Body Position. Modulation Is An Influencing Factor In The Perception
Of Pain.
PTS: 1 DIF: Analyze REFERENCE: Peripheral Nervous System
3.A Client Is Complaining Of Severe Abdomen Pain. The Nurse Realizes This Client Is
Experiencing Which Type Of Pain?
, 1. Neuralgia
2. Pathological
3. Somatic
4. Visceral
SOLUTION: 4
Visceral Pain Is Pain Arising From The Body Organs Or Gastrointestinal Tract. Somatic
Pain Is Pain That Originates From The Bone, Joints, Muscles, Skin, Or Connective Pain.
Neuralgia And
Pathological Pain Are Both Types Of Pain That Result From Injury To A Nerve Or
Malfunction Of The Neuronal Transmission Process Or Due To Impaired Regulation.
PTS:1DIF:Analyzereference:Types Of Pain
4.A Client, Diagnosed With Acute Appendicitis, Is Experiencing Abdominal Pain. The Best
Way For The Nurse To Describe This Clients Pain Would Be:
1. Chronic.
2. Neuropathic.
3. Referred.
4. Acute.
SOLUTION: 4
Acute Pain Onset Is Sudden And Of Short Duration. Chronic Pain Is A Sudden Or Slow
Onset Of Mild To Severe Pain That Lasts Longer Than 6 Months. Referred Pain Is The
Result Of The Transfer Of Visceral Pain Sensations To A Body Surface At A Distance From
The Actual Origin. Neuropathic Pain Is Paroxysmal Pain That Occurs Along The Branches
Of A Nerve.
PTS:1DIF:Applyreference:Types Of Pain
5.A Client Is Observed Holding A Pillow Over The Abdominal Region With Both Knees
Flexed In A Side-Lying Position. Vital Signs Assessment Reveals An Elevated Blood
Pressure And Heart Rate. Which Of The Following Should The Nurse Say To This Client?
1. Can I Get You Anything?
2. Would You Like Something For Pain?
