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Delegation and Prioritization Questions 1-30
Question 1
A nurse is planning care for a group of clients. Which of the following tasks should the nurse
delegate to an assistive personnel (AP)?
A. Changing the dressing for a client who has a stage 3 pressure injury
B. Determining a clients response to a diuretic
C. Comparing radial pulses for a client who is postoperative
D. Providing postmortem care to a client
Answer: D
Rationale: Delegation is based on the Rights of Delegation and the APs scope of practice.
Postmortem care is a routine, non-invasive procedure that does not require nursing judgment or
assessment, making it appropriate to delegate to an AP. Tasks involving assessment (comparing
pulses), evaluation (determining response to medication), and complex sterile procedures
(stage 3 dressing change) must be performed by the RN.
Question 2
A nurse is preparing to delegate client care tasks to an AP. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take first?
A. Determine the APs level of experience and competence
B. Provide clear instructions for each delegated task
C. Supervise the AP while performing the task
D. Evaluate the outcome of the delegated task
Answer: A
, Rationale: The first step in delegation is to assess the APs knowledge, skills, and competence to
perform the task safely. After confirming competence, the nurse provides instructions (B),
supervises (C), and evaluates outcomes (D). Assessment always comes first.
Question 3
A nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess
first?
A. A client with diabetes mellitus who has a blood glucose level of 140 mg/dL
B. A client with hypertension who reports a headache
C. A client who is postoperative and has a respiratory rate of 8 breaths per minute
D. A client with a urinary tract infection who has a temperature of 38.1°C (100.6°F)
Answer: C
Rationale: Using the ABCs (airway, breathing, circulation) and acute vs. chronic conditions, a
respiratory rate of 8 breaths per minute indicates bradypnea and potential respiratory failure,
which is life-threatening and requires immediate intervention. The other findings are abnormal
but not immediately life-threatening.
Question 4
A nurse receives shift report on four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse see
first?
A. A client with a fractured hip who reports pain of 7 on a 0 to 10 scale
B. A client with pneumonia who has an oxygen saturation of 88 percent on room air
C. A client with nausea who requests an antiemetic
D. A client who needs assistance ambulating to the bathroom
Answer: B
Rationale: An oxygen saturation of 88 percent indicates hypoxemia and requires immediate
intervention (oxygen therapy). Pain (A) is important but not immediately life-threatening. Nausea
(C) and ambulation assistance (D) are lower priorities.
Question 5
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Delegation and Prioritization Questions 1-30
Question 1
A nurse is planning care for a group of clients. Which of the following tasks should the nurse
delegate to an assistive personnel (AP)?
A. Changing the dressing for a client who has a stage 3 pressure injury
B. Determining a clients response to a diuretic
C. Comparing radial pulses for a client who is postoperative
D. Providing postmortem care to a client
Answer: D
Rationale: Delegation is based on the Rights of Delegation and the APs scope of practice.
Postmortem care is a routine, non-invasive procedure that does not require nursing judgment or
assessment, making it appropriate to delegate to an AP. Tasks involving assessment (comparing
pulses), evaluation (determining response to medication), and complex sterile procedures
(stage 3 dressing change) must be performed by the RN.
Question 2
A nurse is preparing to delegate client care tasks to an AP. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take first?
A. Determine the APs level of experience and competence
B. Provide clear instructions for each delegated task
C. Supervise the AP while performing the task
D. Evaluate the outcome of the delegated task
Answer: A
, Rationale: The first step in delegation is to assess the APs knowledge, skills, and competence to
perform the task safely. After confirming competence, the nurse provides instructions (B),
supervises (C), and evaluates outcomes (D). Assessment always comes first.
Question 3
A nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess
first?
A. A client with diabetes mellitus who has a blood glucose level of 140 mg/dL
B. A client with hypertension who reports a headache
C. A client who is postoperative and has a respiratory rate of 8 breaths per minute
D. A client with a urinary tract infection who has a temperature of 38.1°C (100.6°F)
Answer: C
Rationale: Using the ABCs (airway, breathing, circulation) and acute vs. chronic conditions, a
respiratory rate of 8 breaths per minute indicates bradypnea and potential respiratory failure,
which is life-threatening and requires immediate intervention. The other findings are abnormal
but not immediately life-threatening.
Question 4
A nurse receives shift report on four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse see
first?
A. A client with a fractured hip who reports pain of 7 on a 0 to 10 scale
B. A client with pneumonia who has an oxygen saturation of 88 percent on room air
C. A client with nausea who requests an antiemetic
D. A client who needs assistance ambulating to the bathroom
Answer: B
Rationale: An oxygen saturation of 88 percent indicates hypoxemia and requires immediate
intervention (oxygen therapy). Pain (A) is important but not immediately life-threatening. Nausea
(C) and ambulation assistance (D) are lower priorities.
Question 5
