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What is the primary responsibility of the registered nurse when delegating tasks?
What is the primary responsibility of the registered nurse when delegating tasks?
- Providing detailed instructions for the delegated task
- Ensuring the staff member has the necessary skills and knowledge
- Monitoring and evaluating the outcome of the delegated task (correct)
- Verifying the patient's stability and the routine nature of the task
Which of the following is NOT one of the five rights of delegation?
Which of the following is NOT one of the five rights of delegation?
- Right direction/communication
- Right person
- Right circumstances
- Right documentation (correct)
What is a key factor in determining if a task can be delegated to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
What is a key factor in determining if a task can be delegated to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
- The UAP's level of education and training
- The complexity of the task itself
- The patient's condition and stability
- All of the above (correct)
Which of the following tasks CAN be delegated to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
Which of the following tasks CAN be delegated to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
What is the purpose of the "right direction/communication" in the delegation process?
What is the purpose of the "right direction/communication" in the delegation process?
Which of the following tasks CANNOT be delegated to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
Which of the following tasks CANNOT be delegated to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
What is the primary responsibility of unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs) in the delegation process?
What is the primary responsibility of unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs) in the delegation process?
Which of the following is an example of a task that an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) can document?
Which of the following is an example of a task that an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) can document?
What is the purpose of the "right supervision/evaluation" aspect of delegation?
What is the purpose of the "right supervision/evaluation" aspect of delegation?
Which of the following tasks CANNOT be delegated to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
Which of the following tasks CANNOT be delegated to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
Study Notes
- Delegation involves responsibility, accountability, and authority for task performance.
- Five rights of delegation include right circumstances, person, direction/communication, supervision/evaluation.
- Right circumstances involve assessing patient stability, environment, and availability of resources.
- Right person requires verifying staff member's knowledge, skills, and task predictability.
- Right direction/communication entails clear task communication, expectations, and potential problems.
- Right supervision/evaluation states the RN's accountability for task outcomes and the need for monitoring.
- Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) can perform tasks like bathing, vital signs, and glucose monitoring under nurse supervision.
- UAPs are meant to assist nurses, not replace them, and can document specific data like intake/output and vital signs.
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Test your knowledge on delegation, focusing on responsibility, accountability, and authority. Learn about the five rights of delegation, including assessing the circumstances and selecting the right person for the job.
