Prioritization and Delegation Cheat Sheet

Prioritization & Delegation Cheat Sheet
NCLEX® & Bedside Nursing Quick Reference

Prioritization and delegation questions are some of the most common and most challenging on the NCLEX®. These questions test your ability to decide which patient to see first and what tasks can be safely delegated — skills every nurse must master.

This Prioritization & Delegation Cheat Sheet breaks down the most important rules into a clear, easy-to-understand format so you can confidently answer “Who is priority?” and “Who can do this task?” questions.
Designed for NCLEX® prep, nursing school exams, and real bedside use, this guide focuses on patient safety, critical thinking, and scope of practice.

✅ What’s Included
✔ ABCs priority framework (Airway, Breathing, Circulation)
✔ Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs explained for NCLEX®
✔ Stable vs unstable patient prioritization
✔ Acute vs chronic condition priority rules
✔ Clear breakdown of RN vs LPN vs UAP responsibilities
✔ What the nurse can and cannot delegate
✔ Common NCLEX® trap scenarios explained
✔ Easy mnemonics and memory tricks

🧠 Perfect For
• NCLEX® preparation
• Nursing school exams
• Med-Surg review
• Clinical rotations
• New graduate nurses

⭐ Why Students & Nurses Love This Sheet
✔ Helps answer priority questions with confidence
✔ Simplifies confusing delegation rules
✔ Improves NCLEX® test-taking strategy
✔ Focuses on patient safety and real nursing decisions
📄 Product Details
• Digital download (PDF)
• 3–5 pages
• Print-friendly
• Tablet-friendly
• Instant download after purchase

⚠️ Please Note
• This is a digital product — no physical item will be mailed
• Due to the nature of digital downloads, no refunds

🏥 From The Nursing Headquarters
Created to help nursing students and nurses prioritize safely, delegate correctly, and succeed on the NCLEX® and at the bedside.