ATI Ch. 6

Question 1

The process of transferring the authority and responsibility to another member of the healthcare team to complete a task while retaining the accountability.

Answer 1

Delegation.

Question 2

The process of directing, monitoring and evaluating the performance of tasks by another member of the healthcare team.

Answer 2

Supervision.

Question 3

Licensed personnel in nursing include:

Answer 3

RN and LPN.

Question 4

Unlicensed personnel in nursing include:

Answer 4

CNA, CMA, PCT.

Question 5

LPNs may complete these tasks:

Answer 5

Monitoring findings, reinforcing client teaching, Tracheostomy care, suctioning, checking nasogastric tube, enteral feedings, urinary catheter, administering medications.

Question 6

AP may complete these tasks:

Answer 6

Ambulating, bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, feeding, positioning, bed making, specimen collection, intake and output, vital signs for stable clients.

Question 7

5 rights of delegation:

Answer 7

Right task, right circumstance, right person, right direction/communication, right supervision/evaluation.