WorksheetsPrioritizing Individual Care
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Of the following statements, which one is true of self-actualization?
Humans are born with fully developed self-actualization
Self-actualization needs are met by having confidence and independence
The self-actualization process continues throughout life
Loneliness and isolation occur when self-actualization needs are unmet
A RN, Sarah, is assigned to telephone triage. A client called who was stung by a honeybee and is asking for help. The client reports pain and localized swelling but has no respiratory distress or other symptoms of anaphylactic shock. What is the appropriate initial action that the nurse should direct the client to perform?
Calling 911
Applying a cold compress
Removing the stinger by scraping it
Taking an oral antihistamine
What is the first level of the Hierarchy?
Love and Belonging
Safety and Security
Physical Needs
Self Esteem
Of all the physiologic needs, which one is the most essential?
Food
Water
Elimination
Oxygen
A triage nurse encountered a client who complained of mid-sternal chest pain, dizziness, and diaphoresis. Which of the following nursing action should take priority?
Administer oxygen therapy via nasal cannula
Notify the physician
Complete history taking
Put the client on ECG monitoring
When an unexpected death occurs in the emergency department, which task is the most appropriate to delegate to a nursing assistant?
Facilitate meetings between the family and the organ donor specialist
Help the family to collect belongings
Assisting with postmortem care
Facilitate meetings between the family and the organ donor specialist
A 5-year-old client was admitted to the emergency unit due to the ingestion of an unknown amount of chewable vitamins for children at an unknown time. Upon assessment, the child is alert and with no symptoms. Which of the following information should be reported to the physician immediately?
The child was nauseated and vomited once at home
The child has been treated multiple times for injuries caused by accidents
The vitamin that was ingested contains iron
The child has been treated several times for toxic substance ingestion
After the respiratory therapist performs suctioning on a patient who is intubated, the nursing assistant measures vital signs for the patient. Which vital sign value should the nursing assistant report to the registered nurse immediately?
Heart rate of 98 beats/min
Respiratory rate of 24 breaths/min
Blood pressure of 168/90 mm Hg
Tympanic temperature of 101.4ºF (38.6ºC)
The nurse plans care for a client in the post-anesthesia care unit. Which of the following should the nurse assess first?
Respiratory status
Level of consciousness
Level of pain
Reflexes and movement of extremities
The nurse is caring for four clients and is preparing to do his initial rounds. Which client should the nurse assess first?
A client with diabetes being discharged today.
A 35-year-old male with tracheostomy and copious secretions.
A teenager scheduled for physical therapy this morning
A 78-year-old female client with a pressure ulcer that needs dressing change.
