Clinical Decision Making Exam 2026
Questions and Answers
A nurse is planning care for a client who has residual effects from an ischemic
stroke. Which of the following inter-professional consults should the nurse request
first?
A. Speech-language pathologist
B. Occupational Therapist
C. Physical Therapist
D. Social worker - Correct answer-A. Speech-language pathologist.
Rationale: The greatest risk to this client is risk from aspiration; therefore, the
nurse should first require a consult for a speech-language pathologist.
A nurse is planning care for 4 clients. Which of the following tasks should the
nurse delegate to a licensed practical nurse (LPN)?
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, A. Assess a client's post-operative abdominal incision.
B. Provide discharge teaching for a client who has had a laparoscopic
cholecystectomy.
C. Perform a wet-to-dry dressing change for a client who has a pressure ulcer.
D. Initiate a blood transfusion for a client who has low hemoglobin. - Correct
answer-C. Perform a wet-to-dry dressing change for a client who has a pressure
ulcer.
Rationale: Dressing changes are within an LPN's scope of practice.
A nurse is managing the care for a client who has recent unexplained weight loss
and a low serum albumin level. Which of the following members of the
interprofessional team should the nurse consult?
A. Occupational therapist
B. Case manager
C. Registered dietician
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Questions and Answers
A nurse is planning care for a client who has residual effects from an ischemic
stroke. Which of the following inter-professional consults should the nurse request
first?
A. Speech-language pathologist
B. Occupational Therapist
C. Physical Therapist
D. Social worker - Correct answer-A. Speech-language pathologist.
Rationale: The greatest risk to this client is risk from aspiration; therefore, the
nurse should first require a consult for a speech-language pathologist.
A nurse is planning care for 4 clients. Which of the following tasks should the
nurse delegate to a licensed practical nurse (LPN)?
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, A. Assess a client's post-operative abdominal incision.
B. Provide discharge teaching for a client who has had a laparoscopic
cholecystectomy.
C. Perform a wet-to-dry dressing change for a client who has a pressure ulcer.
D. Initiate a blood transfusion for a client who has low hemoglobin. - Correct
answer-C. Perform a wet-to-dry dressing change for a client who has a pressure
ulcer.
Rationale: Dressing changes are within an LPN's scope of practice.
A nurse is managing the care for a client who has recent unexplained weight loss
and a low serum albumin level. Which of the following members of the
interprofessional team should the nurse consult?
A. Occupational therapist
B. Case manager
C. Registered dietician
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