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2 Prioritization in Nursing Care Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 2 Prioritization in Nursing Care, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions

True or false

1 point

True or false: Once a nurse sets a shift plan, it should remain fixed unless a scheduled task is completed.

A
True
B
False

True or false

1 point

True or false: The ABC sequence is a rigid rule that must always determine which patient is addressed first, regardless of the whole presentation and time sensitivity.

A
True
B
False

True or false

1 point

True or false: A staff member’s strong concern that a patient is worsening can be a reason to follow facility criteria for rapid-response or emergency escalation.

A
True
B
False

Fill in the blank

1 point

In the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model, identifying relevant information such as new symptoms, vital-sign trends, or changes from baseline is called .

Fill in the blank

1 point

Delegation decisions must account for patient condition and staff competence, and must also follow applicable .

Choose one

1 point

A nurse has planned routine care for several stable patients. One patient suddenly becomes confused compared with their baseline. What should the nurse do first?

A
Promptly assess the sudden mental-status change and escalate according to facility criteria as indicated.
B
Give the scheduled medication first because it was planned earlier.
C
Complete all routine care before reassessing the patient.
D
Wait for vital signs to become abnormal before responding.

Choose one

1 point

A patient is identified as having a high-risk condition, although the current vital signs appear stable. Another patient has a stable routine need. Which action best reflects sound prioritization?

A
Defer assessment because the vital signs are currently stable.
B
Prioritize assessment of the patient identified as high risk for deterioration over a stable routine need.
C
Use the order in which tasks were listed to determine priority.
D
Wait until the patient has an abnormal vital sign before considering risk.

Choose one

1 point

A nurse has recognized relevant cues and analyzed what they may indicate. What is the next step in the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model?

A
Evaluate outcomes
B
Generate solutions and take action
C
Prioritize hypotheses
D
Recognize cues

Choose all

1 point

Several patient needs arise at once, and the nurse cannot address them all immediately. Which actions are appropriate during a rapid situation scan? Select all that apply.

A
Identify immediate threats before deciding what can safely wait.
B
Determine which actions are time-critical and who can safely assist.
C
Continue strictly in task-list order to avoid changing the plan.
D
Communicate priorities and changes to the team.
E
Reassess after acting.

Choose all

1 point

Which practices support safe time management throughout a nursing shift? Select all that apply.

A
Review handoff information and identify unstable or high-risk patients at the start of the shift.
B
Keep the original task order even when a patient’s condition changes.
C
Track due treatments, reassessments, and monitoring requirements.
D
Leave room in the plan for unexpected events.
E
Confirm assigned tasks were completed and hand off unresolved risks clearly.

Choose one

1 point

A nurse needs help managing several competing tasks. Which approach to delegation is safest?

A
Delegate according to the task list alone, regardless of patient status or staff skill.
B
Match the task to patient condition, staff competence and scope, availability, and required supervision, following applicable rules.
C
Delegate any task if another team member is available.
D
Avoid delegating in all circumstances, even when appropriate support is available.

Open ended

1 point

Several patients have competing needs, and one patient’s status may change while care is underway. Explain how a nurse should decide what to address first, coordinate the work, and adapt the plan as the situation develops.

Choose one

1 point

A nurse is caring for several patients. One is stable and due for a routine medication, another requests help to the bathroom, and a third develops new stridor. Which need should the nurse address first?

A
The stable patient requesting help to the bathroom
B
The patient who develops new stridor
C
The stable patient due for a routine medication
D
The patient whose care can be safely scheduled later

Choose one

1 point

A patient has a high-risk condition but currently stable vital signs. How should the nurse use this information when prioritizing care?

A
Rank the patient as routine because the vital signs are stable
B
Wait for vital signs to worsen before changing the plan
C
Consider the high-risk condition and possibility of deterioration, not vital signs alone
D
Continue the original task order unless the patient requests help

Choose one

1 point

A staff member expresses strong concern that a patient is worsening, although the nurse has routine tasks still to complete. What is the most appropriate response?

A
Follow facility escalation criteria promptly and do not delay for routine tasks
B
Finish the routine tasks first, then reassess the concern
C
Wait until the next scheduled vital-sign check to decide whether to act
D
Ask the patient to request help if the condition becomes worse

Choose one

1 point

Before assigning a care task to a team member, which approach best supports safe delegation?

A
Assign the task to whoever is currently least busy, without further consideration
B
Delegate the task and assume it is complete without follow-up
C
Use the same delegation choice regardless of the patient's condition
D
Consider the patient's condition, the person's competence and scope, availability, and necessary supervision

Written response

1 point

In the clinical-judgment sequence, what step ranks possible problems by urgency, likelihood, and risk?

Written response

1 point

After carrying out an intervention, what clinical-judgment step checks whether the patient improved and whether the plan needs revision?

Written response

1 point

A nurse realizes that the current workload may make safe care uncertain. What process should the nurse use to communicate and address this concern?

Written response

1 point

A nurse must delay a patient's request while addressing a more urgent need. When explaining the delay, what should the nurse continue to respect?