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HESI Management of Care Module 5 Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
A nurse is delegating tasks on a medical-surgical unit. Which task is appropriate to delegate to a UAP?
- Administer oral medications to a client
- Develop the client care plan
- Teach a client about insulin administration
✔✔B. Assist a client with ambulation
A charge nurse is prioritizing care. Which client should be seen first?
- A stable client requesting a blanket
- A client scheduled for discharge today
- A client needing routine vital signs
✔✔C. A client with chest pain and shortness of breath
A nurse is managing a client’s care and identifies a conflict between staff members. What is the best first action? 1 / 4
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- Ignore the conflict and focus on patient care
- Report the staff to human resources immediately
- Assign them to separate units permanently
✔✔B. Meet with staff privately to clarify concerns
A nurse is delegating care for a client with a Foley catheter. Which action is appropriate for the LPN?
- Perform a sterile catheter insertion for a new client
- Teach the client how to care for the catheter
- Evaluate the client for catheter-associated infection
✔✔B. Empty the drainage bag and record output
A nurse is developing a daily plan of care for multiple clients. Which principle should guide prioritization?
- First come, first served
- Tasks assigned alphabetically
- Clients with the longest stay are seen first 2 / 4
✔✔C. Clients with the most urgent needs are seen first
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A nurse is planning discharge teaching for a client with heart failure. Which action can be delegated to the UAP?
- Explain low-sodium diet choices
- Assess the client’s understanding of medications
- Review daily weight monitoring
✔✔C. Assist the client in gathering personal items for discharge
A nurse is managing a unit and receives a client transfer from the ICU. What is the priority assessment?
- Check the client’s room for cleanliness
- Review the client’s insurance coverage
- Notify the family of the transfer
✔✔B. Assess vital signs and stability
A nurse notices that medication errors have increased on the unit. What is the best first action?
- Discipline staff involved in errors
✔✔B. Conduct a root cause analysis 3 / 4
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- Reduce the number of medication passes
- Hire more staff immediately
A nurse is assigning tasks for a newly admitted client with diabetes. Which task is most appropriate for the LPN?
- Initiate IV insulin therapy
- Teach the client about carb counting
- Evaluate glucose trends and adjust medications
✔✔C. Administer prescribed insulin
A nurse is triaging clients in the emergency department. Which client requires immediate intervention?
- A client with mild abdominal pain
- A client requesting pain medication for a headache
- A client with a chronic cough
✔✔C. A client with sudden onset of shortness of breath and diaphoresis
A nurse is planning care for a client with multiple comorbidities. Which task can be delegated to the UAP?
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