leadership, accountability, delegation Flashcards
1
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5 rights of delegation
A
task, person, communication, time, supervision
2
Q
RN may delegate ? but does not delegate ?
A
RN may delegate aspects of care, but may not delegate the nursing process
3
Q
Can delegate to UAP
A
vitals measure & output of I&O transfer & ambulation bathing Feeding, including tube, if already established weighing SIMPLE dressing changes, unless it has to be assessed. CPR
4
Q
Cannot delegate to UAP
A
assessment, or nursing diagnosis creating a care plan, or evaluating plan of care IV meds NGT insertion Client education Performing triage
5
Q
Can delegate to LPN
A
teaching from standard care plan
reinforce teaching
update on an initial assessment, you must assess first!
removing sutures
in some cases start and maintain IV lines after an initial education/training
6
Q
Nurses are accountable to
A
self profession clients healthcare team employer
