Leadership and Management Flashcards
A UAP may perform care that falls within which component of the nursing process?
Implementation
By what authority may RNs delegate nursing care to others?
State Nurse Practice Act
Which type of communication is necessary to implement a democratic leadership style?
Assertive communication skills
What are the five rights of delegation?
1) Right task 2) Right circumstance 3) Right person 4) Right direction or communication 5) Right supervision
Which tasks can be delegated to a UAP? A) inserting a Foley catheter, B) measuring and recording the clients output through a Foley catheter, C) teaching a client how to care for a catheter after discharge, D) assessing for symptoms of a urinary tract infection
Answer=B -A) is a sterile procedure and should not be delegated to a UAP. -B) falls within the implementation phase of the nursing process and does not require nursing judgement. Evaluation of the intake and output must be done by the nurse. -C) client teaching requires the abilities of a nurse and should not be delegated. The UAP may be instructed to report anything unusual that is observed and any symptoms reported by the client, but this does not replace assessment by the nurse. -D) assessment must be performed by the nurse and should not be delegated. The UAP may be instructed to report anything unusual that is observed, or any symptoms reported by the client, but this does not replace assessment by the nurse.
What are the essential steps of effective supervision?
Direction, evaluation, and follow-up
Which of the following is an example of assertive communication? A) “You need to improve the way you spend your time so that all of your care gets performed. “ B) “I’ve noticed that many of your clients did not get their care today.”
Answer=B -A) this is an aggressive communication, which causes anger, hostility, and a defensive attitude. -B) assertive communication begins with “I” rather than “you” and clearly states the problem.
