Delegation and Scope of Practice Flashcards
1
Q
Define Delegation
A
Handing off task to another person.
2
Q
5 Rights of Delegation Include:
A
- Right Task
- Right Circumstance
- Right Patient
- Right Directions and Communication
- Right Supervision and Evaluation
3
Q
What is scope of practice?
A
Specific tasks a healthcare provider can perform and what they are allowed to do.
4
Q
Starting blood products
Perform sterile procedures
Starting IVs and administering IV meds
Unstable Clients
A
RN
5
Q
Stable Clients
Reinforce Teaching
Monitor IVs
Reinforce Teaching
A
LPN/ LVN
6
Q
UAP
A
Obtain Vitals
ADLs
Document I&O.