Delgation Ch 14

Question 1

Delegation

Answer 1

transferring to a competent individual the authority to perform a selected nursing task in a selected situation. RN is accountable for delegation.

Question 2

Assignments

Answer 2

the distribution of work that each staff member is responsible for during a given work period. The individual (RN) is already authorized to do assignment ex, when RN directs another RN to assess a patient–it is within RN scope of practice.

Question 3

Supervision

Answer 3

the provision of guidance or direction and follow up by the RN for accomplishment of a delegated nursing task by assistive personnel. By law, this means that anytime you delegate a task you will be held accountable for the direction and follow up to evaluate the outcome.

Question 4

What are the 4 Steps of the Delegation Tree?

Answer 4

1. Assessment and Planning
2. Communication
3. Surveillance and Supervision
4. Evaluation and Feedback

Question 5

What are the Five Rights of Delegation?

Answer 5

1. The Right Task
2. Under the Right Circumstances
3. To the right Person
4. With the right directions and communication
5. Under the right supervision and evaluation

Question 6

What are the Four Cs of initial Direction?

Answer 6

Clear, Concise, Correct, and Complete

Question 7

Prioritization

Answer 7

deciding which needs require immediate action and which ones can be delayed