#1
Which of the following is an essential aspect of prioritization in nursing practice?
Addressing tasks based on patient acuity and urgency
ExplanationPrioritization in nursing involves addressing tasks based on patient acuity and urgency.
#2
What should be the nurse's priority when caring for a patient who is experiencing respiratory distress?
Ensuring a patent airway
ExplanationIn respiratory distress, priority is given to ensuring a patent airway.
#3
Which of the following principles guides the prioritization of care in the nursing process?
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
ExplanationPrioritization in nursing is guided by Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.
#4
In a triage situation, which patient should be seen first?
A patient with difficulty breathing
ExplanationIn triage, patients with difficulty breathing are seen first due to the urgency of their condition.
#5
In a hospital setting, which patient should a nurse see first?
A patient experiencing chest pain
ExplanationIn hospitals, patients experiencing chest pain are seen first due to the potential severity of their condition.
#6
When delegating tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP), what should a nurse consider?
Ensuring the UAP is appropriately trained and competent for the task
ExplanationNurses should ensure that tasks delegated to UAP are within their competence and training.
#7
Which principle is crucial when prioritizing care among multiple patients?
Addressing patients based on their physiological and psychological needs
ExplanationPrioritizing care involves addressing patients' physiological and psychological needs.
#8
In the ABCDE prioritization framework, what does 'C' stand for?
Circulation
Explanation'C' in the ABCDE framework stands for Circulation.
#9
What is the main purpose of the RACE acronym in emergency situations?
Rescue, Alert, Contain, Extinguish
ExplanationRACE stands for Rescue, Alert, Contain, Extinguish, guiding actions in emergency situations.
#10
When prioritizing care for a patient with multiple needs, which task should be completed first?
Responding to a call for pain medication
ExplanationIn patients with multiple needs, addressing acute pain takes priority.
#11
Which of the following is an example of a task that a nurse should not delegate?
Administering oral medication to a non-compliant patient
ExplanationNurses should not delegate tasks involving medication administration to non-compliant patients.
#12
When prioritizing care in a disaster situation, what should be the nurse's primary concern?
Ensuring safety and stabilization of the most critically injured
ExplanationIn a disaster, nurses prioritize safety and stabilization of the most critically injured.
#13
Which of the following actions by a nurse best demonstrates effective prioritization?
Addressing the needs of a patient in acute pain before attending to a routine procedure
ExplanationEffective prioritization involves addressing acute needs before routine procedures.
#14
Which of the following tasks can a registered nurse delegate to a licensed practical nurse (LPN)?
Administering IV medications
ExplanationRegistered nurses can delegate tasks like administering IV medications to LPNs.
#15
Which of the following principles is crucial for prioritizing care during a disaster?
Allocating resources based on patient acuity and needs
ExplanationDuring disasters, care prioritization involves allocating resources based on patient acuity and needs.