10 Questions
What is the primary responsibility of the registered nurse when delegating tasks?
Monitoring and evaluating the outcome of the delegated task
Which of the following is NOT one of the five rights of delegation?
Right documentation
What is a key factor in determining if a task can be delegated to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
All of the above
Which of the following tasks CAN be delegated to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
Providing personal hygiene assistance
What is the purpose of the "right direction/communication" in the delegation process?
To communicate the steps of the task, expectations, and potential problems
Which of the following tasks CANNOT be delegated to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
Administering intravenous medications
What is the primary responsibility of unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs) in the delegation process?
To assist the registered nurse, but not replace them
Which of the following is an example of a task that an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) can document?
Intake and output
What is the purpose of the "right supervision/evaluation" aspect of delegation?
To monitor and evaluate the outcome of the delegated task
Which of the following tasks CANNOT be delegated to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
Interpreting laboratory test results
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.
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.
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