UWorld Leadership Practice Test

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• Which client in the post-anesthesia care unit should the nurse see first?
• What best describes the implications of alterations to a healthcare client's ability to make decisions regarding treatment?
• What should the off-going nurse do if there's a delay in coverage due to an incoming nurse's late arrival?
• What vital sign change should the nurse anticipate evaluating after administering morphine?
• What is the most appropriate response when a client demonstrates incorrect understanding of their medication regimen?
• Which assignment is most appropriate for a pediatric nurse on an adult medical-surgical unit?
• What is the priority nursing intervention for a patient diagnosed with a lung contusion?
• Which client should the nurse assess first based on post-surgery conditions?
• Which client should the nurse care for first after initial rounds?
• Which report from a client would indicate a priority for immediate medical attention due to the risk of aortic dissection?
• When should a nurse document a change in a patient's care plan?
• What is the most important information missing from the nurse's SBAR communication regarding a lethargic client?
• Which complication can occur from antibiotic use?
• What condition places a client at greatest risk for an aortic aneurysm?
• Which factor most indicates the need for immediate assessment of a 34-year-old with a femur fracture?
• Which pediatric client should be assessed first by the nurse?
• If a client on methadone wants to leave against medical advice, what should the nurse say?
• Which task is not appropriate to delegate to UAP regarding a client receiving enteral nutrition?
• In a scenario where a blizzard is predicted, which client should a home care nurse prioritize for a visit?
• If a nurse suspects falsification of documentation by a UAP, what is the appropriate initial action?
• When working with a licensed practical nurse, which task is appropriate to assign for post-procedure care after a cardiac intervention?
• Which task is suitable for the nurse to delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) on a medical-surgical unit?
• Which assessment is critical for a nurse after a surgical intervention for a client?
• Which task should a nurse delegate to an unlicensed assistive personnel?
• Which client in the emergency department should be prioritized for treatment?
• In a long-term memory care facility, which tasks may be delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel?
• What condition puts a 2-year-old child with fever and drooling at highest risk?
• When evaluating a new pain management protocol for terminal cancer, what should be the nurse's first consideration?
• What is a significant risk for the client who had a hip replacement surgery?
• Which client care outcome is appropriate for monitoring a client receiving a continuous heparin infusion?
• How should a nurse prioritize assessing clients on a busy shift?
• Which condition requires airborne infection precautions that would prevent rooming with another patient?
• Which clients cannot be allowed to sign out against medical advice?
• What symptom is a critical indicator of a potential acute cardiac issue?
• What is one of the main considerations when grouping patients in a hospital room during an outbreak?
• When considering cost-effective care, which of these actions is appropriate?
• Which task can a registered nurse (RN) safely delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to enhance client safety during toileting?
• Which of the following demonstrates acceptable documentation practices?
• In which situation would a nurse be concerned about a potential for acute kidney injury?
• What is a key sign of phlebitis in a patient receiving IV vancomycin?
• What is the most pressing reason for assessing a client who is 65 years old and has tachycardia after a liver biopsy?
• Which client demonstrates an expected outcome after a carotid endarterectomy?
• Which task can the RN delegate to a licensed practical nurse (LPN) for a client with a gastrostomy tube?
• What assessment is necessary for a client after a splenectomy who presents with fever?
• Which finding requires priority action from the nurse when assessing children?
• Which client should the nurse prioritize for a call back in a pulmonary clinic?
• Which client presenting with complications should be prioritized for nursing assessment?
• What type of amniotic fluid indicates a risk for meconium aspiration syndrome?
• Under what circumstances should a nurse report a client’s assessment findings to a health care provider immediately?
• Which client condition requires immediate intervention by the nurse?
• Which laboratory value should the nurse report to the healthcare provider first?
• What is the nurse's legal obligation if a coworker is suspected of being impaired on the job?
• What is the most critical client condition for a nurse to respond to first?
• Which client symptom should prompt immediate nurse assessment for further intervention?
• What actions by a registered nurse are reportable to the state board of nursing?
• Which tasks related to venous thromboembolism prevention can be delegated to a licensed practical nurse?
• What condition may indicate dehydration and electrolyte loss in a patient after prolonged vomiting?
• Which client requires the nurse's immediate attention upon receiving a report?
• In the context of rooming assignments, at what ages is it acceptable for male and female patients to share a semi-private room?
• Which issue would a unit quality improvement committee address?
• Which task can the registered nurse (RN) safely delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
• Which tasks can the RN delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel regarding a client with tuberculosis on airborne isolation?
• Which client is most appropriate to assign to a new graduate nurse in orientation?
• In case of suspected allergic reaction during antibiotic administration, what is the nurse's priority action?
• Which client assessment should be prioritized by the nurse after receiving report?
• Which action by the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) would require intervention from the nurse when applying anti-embolism stockings?
• Which delegation task should an RN take over for a patient with a gastrostomy?
• Which client should the nurse assess first after a change-of-shift report?
• Why should a patient with hypoglycemia be assessed immediately?
• Which student's situation should the nurse prioritize when handling phone messages?
• Which client should the nurse prioritize in a situation?
• Which client with an endocrine problem is most appropriate for delegation to a licensed practical nurse (LPN)?
• What is the highest priority for a patient with oliguria on the second postoperative day?
• In what scenario should the nurse prioritize assessment based on patient history and vitals?
• Which client should the nurse prioritize seeing first after receiving report?
• Which symptom is a sign of impending respiratory failure?
• Which room assignment is most appropriate for a client with AIDS and intractable seizures?
• What is an important safety measure to minimize orthostatic hypotension for clients?
• Which task is most suitable for UAP on a surgical unit?
• What assessment indicates potential dehydration in a 9-month-old?
• Which client symptoms require immediate assessment after a nurse receives a hand-off report?
• Which actions should a nurse take to respect a client's end-of-life wishes?
• Which patient condition requires immediate nursing intervention at triage?
• After receiving a report, which client should the nurse assess first?
• What actions can be delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel for a client with thyrotoxicosis?
• What action should a nurse take when a DNR status is found after resuscitation has begun?
• What task can a nurse appropriately delegate to an unlicensed assistive personnel?
• If an unlicensed assistive personnel is observing pulse oximetry readings, what is a necessary action they should take?
• What ethical principle is demonstrated when a nurse admits to administering the wrong medication?
• Which task can be delegated to UAP in caring for patients?
• Which client assignment is best for a client with diabetes mellitus admitted for IV antibiotic therapy for leg cellulitis?
• In which scenario is a registered nurse required to report to appropriate authority?
• Which tasks can be delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) for a postop client requiring oxygen?
• Which client is expected to be more susceptible to infection and needs protective precautions?
• Which client should the nurse assess first based on immediate health risks?
• What is the priority action for a client with an active bleed and signs of shock?
• Which client would most likely require immediate evaluation by a charge nurse?
• What signage could indicate a breach of infection control during postal surgery?
• What is the best explanation for why hypocalcemia is a priority after thyroid surgery?
• Which of the following is indicative of hypoglycemia in infants?
• When assessing a study on pain management, which factor is crucial for the nurse to consider first?
• Following surgery, which client should the nurse assess first based on potential complications?
• Which of the following is a common sign of an exacerbation of obstructive sleep apnea?
• What should the nurse prioritize in a client showing signs of severe emotional distress in an unfamiliar environment?
• Which postpartum client should receive immediate attention from the nurse?
• Which nursing activities can a registered nurse delegate to a licensed practical nurse when caring for a client with pneumonia?
• Which clients are legally unable to sign out against medical advice?
• Which client outcome indicates a successful recovery for a patient post-femoral-popliteal angioplasty?
• What is the greatest risk factor for a spinal cord injury patient to develop autonomic dysreflexia?
• Why is cross-contamination a concern when rooming clients with rotavirus and salmonella together?
• Which client should be prioritized due to the risk of fat embolism?
• In a scenario of a home visit situation, what should be the nurse's first action for a client with a dressing saturated with sanguineous drainage?
• Which client situation indicates a higher risk for complications during care?
• What should the nurse do when a housekeeping employee requests acetaminophen for a headache?
• Which of the following clients is potentially at greater risk due to an intoxication state?
• In which situation should the nurse intervene first regarding a client receiving an antibiotic?
• Which of the following tasks is NOT appropriate for unlicensed assistive personnel?
• What patient history is most concerning when assessing a client for bleeding issues post-surgery?
• What is the most important action for a nurse who suspects that a colleague is impaired due to alcohol?
• Which tasks can the registered nurse delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) for a postoperative client?
• What is the guiding principle for assisting victims in a disaster scenario involving radiation contamination?
• Which procedure requires informed consent to be valid?
• What is the best initial action for the ED charge nurse regarding a client awaiting transfer to the ICU?
• If the UAP refuses to answer call lights, how should the nurse respond?
• Which pediatric presentation in the ER warrants follow-up for abuse?
• What task can a registered nurse delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel?
• When monitoring a client following a femoral-popliteal angioplasty, what should the nurse expect?
• During a mobile crisis response to a hurricane, what should the team do first?
• Which client should the nurse prioritize for assessment shortly after receiving a report?
• Which client phone call should the nurse prioritize in a women's health clinic?
• What ethical principle did the nurse violate by discharging a client without ensuring they had a designated driver after administering a narcotic?
• Which client should be assigned to a float nurse from the ICU?
• What task can be delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) for a client with a urinary tract infection?
• How should the nurse approach a situation where a patient expresses a wish against tube feeding?
• Which statement regarding room assignments during a community disaster is correct?
• Which client should the nurse assess first in a hospital setting?
• Which client should the nurse call back first based on reported symptoms?
• Which incident requires completion of an adverse event report?
• What are normal glucose levels for infants?
• What is the most concerning symptom for a nurse to address immediately after taking a client's report?
• Which client should the nurse assess first after receiving the report?
• Which client situation requires immediate assessment by the nurse?
• Which condition is an urgent priority for a nurse to assess?
• Which symptom in an elderly client should raise concern for potential complications?
• What assessment finding requires the nurse's priority action in a patient following a splenectomy?
• Which task can the RN delegate to the UAP for a client in skeletal traction?
• Which transcription of a prescription for ranitidine is correct?
• What symptom would suggest a potential aortic dissection that requires immediate attention?
• Which documentation examples provide legal malpractice protection for a nurse after an adverse event?
• When is a registered nurse obliged to report a client's health condition?
• Which activity can RN safely delegate to an LPN?
• Which client should the nurse reassess first after administering IV morphine for pain relief?
• Which of the following is an inappropriate action by a home health nurse?
• Which client is most suitable for a new nurse coming out of orientation?
• Which client should the nurse administer medication to first when preparing 8 AM medications?
• Regarding client assessment in Alzheimer's units, which task can be assigned to unlicensed assistive personnel?
• Which task would be inappropriate for unlicensed assistive personnel in a hospital setting?
• What is the best response by the nurse when a terminally ill client mentions having a power of attorney?
• What tasks can an RN delegate to an LPN for a client post-gastric bypass concerning pain management?
• Which client should the night nurse assess first based on their symptoms?
• Which is an expected abnormal finding in a patient receiving IV fluids with pneumonia?
• Upon discovering a medication error, what should a nurse do first?
• Which client is safest to recommend for discharge?
• Which symptom would require immediate attention for a client taking an MAOI?
• What information is most critical to communicate during handoff for a client admitted with pneumonia?
• Which nursing action is best when addressing the needs of a child with hemophilia and hemarthrosis?
• What is an important principle guiding the assignment of pediatric clients to rooms?
• When dealing with potential child neglect, what behavior indicates the utmost concern from a caregiver?
• Which actions are considered medical battery by a nurse?
• Which client should the nurse prioritize for assessment after receiving report on the neurology floor?
• What strategy should a nurse manager use to improve cultural competency among new nurses?
• A nurse must respond to client telephone messages. Which client's report should be addressed first?
• Under which condition should a nurse administer pain medication?
• Which task is appropriate for a nurse to assign to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
• Which client symptom requires immediate assessment after a neurological injury?
• What action should a nurse take if a surgeon finds a secondary hernia during surgery?
• Which client requires priority care after involvement in a major highway motor vehicle accident?
• What is the appropriate nursing intervention for a confused client admitted with hyponatremia?
• What is a key concern when monitoring a client receiving the first dose of antibiotics?
• Which client should the nurse assess first upon receiving report?
• What is the expected finding in a client after transurethral resection of the prostate?
• Which pair of pediatric clients can be safely assigned to a semi-private room?
• What is the best educational goal for anticipatory guidance in a client with early Alzheimer disease?
• If a health care provider makes inappropriate remarks to a staff nurse, what should be their initial response?
• In the context of emergency responses, which client symptom is a priority for transport to a higher care setting?
• Which client condition requires priority assessment by the nurse?
• Which laboratory result should be prioritized for urgent reporting to a healthcare provider?
• In a post-hurricane scenario, which client should the nurse assess first?
• Which statement should be prioritized for assessment in a busy medical-surgical unit?
• What is the primary nursing intervention for a patient with a blood glucose of 55 mg/dL?
• Which client should the nurse assess first based on their reported symptoms?
• What is the normal respiratory rate range for infants?
• Which client should be seen first in the emergency department?
• Which client is the most appropriate for a nurse with less than a year of experience assigned to the medical unit?
• In a hospital disaster, which clients can safely share a room?
• Which task can the nurse delegate to UAP during a blood transfusion?
• What is one of the recommended treatments for a rotator cuff injury?
• What is the best indicator that a quality improvement initiative for incentive spirometer use has been successful?
• In a crowded emergency department, what should the charge nurse do first to manage client transfer to the ICU?
• If a client experiences urinary incontinence after back pain, what syndrome should the nurse suspect?
• If a UAP states they cannot perform a delegated task, what is the best initial response for the nurse?
• Which statement should be included in the handoff report to ensure continuity of care?
• Which medication administration is least urgent from a clinical perspective?
• After a major earthquake, which client should the nurse treat first in the triage area?
• What is the best action for a charge nurse who suspects a UAP is falsifying documentation?
• Which related complication requires monitoring for a patient with a history of blood disorders?
• What vital sign change would be most critical for the nurse to assess first in a post-operative patient?
• Which observation about a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) indicates a potential issue?
• For which client would the nurse expect to implement a safety plan early?
• Which task is appropriate for the RN to delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
• Which patient scenario requires the nurse to take immediate action?
• Which client’s fever requires immediate attention?
• What is critical to include when instructing clients after tonsillectomy regarding postoperative care?
• Which client assessment finding should the nurse address first?
• Which intervention could contribute to a sentinel event according to nursing practice?
• What murmur is associated with patent ductus arteriosus?
• What is the nurse's anticipated action when parents refuse treatment for their severely ill child due to religious beliefs?
• How should a nurse respond to a spouse concerned about the client's health?
• Which of the following clients requires prioritization for assessment?
• Which client should be prioritized for assessment by the nurse in the emergency department?
• What indication suggests that a hospitalized child is experiencing a medical emergency?
• Which scenario exemplifies an inappropriate crossing of professional boundaries by a nurse?
• The charge nurse should assign which client to the most experienced newborn admit nurse?
• Which assessment is a priority for a client with chest pain?
• What is the most appropriate nursing action when witnessing a provider error?
• What is the first action a nurse should take upon receiving positive blood culture results?
• What is the normal resting pulse rate for neonates?
• Which postoperative client should the nurse assess first after a hand-off report?
• Which client should a nurse assess first when receiving morning report after a motor vehicle collision?
• Which client should be prioritized for care in the emergency department?
• What is the priority statement to assess first from the various clients?
• What indicates a potential emergency in a child suffering from suspected neglect?
• Which clients can be safely discharged to make more beds available after a major community disaster?
• What tasks can a nurse delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel?
• In regard to urinary catheter insertion, which tasks can a nurse delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel?
• Which client's situation requires the most urgent response from the nurse?
• Which client is suitable to assign to a licensed practical nurse?
• What should be the priority when the charge nurse is considering room assignments?
• Which potential sign requires the nurse to act despite a client's denial?
• What constitutes an emergency in the context of pulmonary care?
• To ensure safety for a client with leukemia, which other condition is appropriate for this client to share a room with?
• What documentation practice should a nurse avoid during patient assessment?
• Which serum laboratory result is the highest priority to report to the healthcare provider?
• Which task is typically considered appropriate for UAP to perform regarding suctioning procedures?
• Which of the following is considered a cost-effective care practice?
• Which child is at the highest risk of experiencing a stroke based on their symptoms?
• If a spouse refuses medication on behalf of a competent client, what should the nurse do?
• What should the RN do when observing the UAP incorrectly placing the Foley bag during client ambulation?
• What tasks can the nurse delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel regarding a client in restraints?
• Which client needs to be assessed first based on their medication regimen?
• In which situations should a nurse "case manager" be consulted?
• Which client is appropriate to room with a child diagnosed with leukemia?
• What indicates a high priority situation for a student nurse in the emergency department?
• Which client should the nurse prioritize after receiving shift report?
• After receiving shift report, which immediate nursing action is warranted for a postoperative patient with nausea?
• Which laboratory finding indicates the need for immediate intervention in a patient with renal issues?
• Which staff members are safe to care for a client who has received chemotherapy?
• What is a key reason for prioritizing clients for home visits before bad weather?
• Which client assignment is most appropriate for a float registered nurse on a cardiac step-down unit?
• Which best describes the responsibilities of unlicensed assistive personnel regarding patient safety?
• In the emergency department, which client requires the most immediate assessment?
• What situation best indicates potential child neglect when caring for a dehydrated 5-year-old?
• Which is an essential first step when responding to a critical laboratory result?
• Which client in severe pain should be evaluated first for possible infection?
• When dealing with a terminally ill client, what should the nurse do regarding the client's legal representative?
• Which client should be assigned to a room with the lowest infection risk after a total knee replacement?
• Which client outcome is acceptable for a client receiving IV heparin for a deep venous thrombosis?
• What should be closely monitored for clients in the emergency department?
• If an unaccompanied 16-year-old requests STI testing, how should the clinic nurse respond?
• What is a suitable initial response for a new graduate RN when approached by an experienced LPN regarding their roles?
• Which condition is a red flag that requires immediate attention for an LPN being assigned clients?
• How should the day charge nurse respond to concerns about the competence of a night shift unlicensed assistive personnel?