RN Exam Practice
Management of CareQuestion 2249 of 2368

Which action by a new nurse is an effective time management strategy?

  1. Gathering needed equipment before starting a procedure
  2. Making a separate trip for each task in a client room
  3. Doing tasks in whatever order they come to mind
  4. Waiting until the end of the shift to plan the next day
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Correct answer: Gathering needed equipment before starting a procedure

Grouping tasks and gathering equipment first reduce redundancy and increase efficiency.

Source: Nursing Management and Professional Concepts, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Prioritization: Time Management. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026