Ch 4-8 Test Flashcards
1
Q
Who can delegate
A
- RN’s can to LPN/LVN and NA
- some states: LPN can to NA
- NA’s CAN’T delegate
- all have to be within job description
2
Q
5 Rights of Delegation
A
- Right task
- Right Circumstance
- Right Person
- Right Directions&Communication
- Right Supervision
3
Q
- Right Task
Delegation right
A
- does state allow it?
- were you trained?
- have experience?
- within job description?
4
Q
- Right Circumstance
Delegation right
A
- what are the person’s needs?
- experience w/their condition?
- understand purpose of task?
- perform safely?
- have/know how to use equipment?
5
Q
- Right Person
Delegation right
A
- comfortable performing task?
- do task safety for this person?
6
Q
- Right Directions&Communications
Delegation right
A
- Nurse give clear instructions?
- review task with nurse?
- understand what nurse expects?
7
Q
- Right Supervision
Delegation right
A
- nurse available for questions?
- ^if person’s condition changes/probs come up?
8
Q
Your role in Delegation: refusing tasks
A
- beyond legal limit
- not in job description
- not trained
- could harm person
- person’s condition changed
- can’t use equipment
- not ethical or legal
- against agency policies
- not clear directions
- Nurse not available to supervise
