Management and Delegation Flashcards
The _______ assumes all the responsibility and accountability for the work done on their assignment.
RN
Any unlicensed personnel to whom nursing tasks are delegated and who work in settings with structure nursing organizations. They can perform tasks on stable clients in uncomplicated situations.
Unlicensed assistive personnel
Transferring to a competent individual the authority to perform a selected nursing task in a selected situation. The nurse always retains the accountability even if they do this.
Delegation
RN to RN assignments transfer _________ and ________.
Responsibility and acocuntability
Guidance and direction, oversight and evaluation by the RN to see that the delegated task is accomplished. You must follow up to see if the tasks was done properly.
Supervision
You must communication a time frame and the _______ of the task.
Priority
What are 3 questions to ask after a delegated task is completed?
- Was the task done properly
- Was the task done in the proper time frame
- Were the client’s needs met
When you identify a weakness you are supposed to ______.
Teach
When you teach someone, you need to _________.
Document
Can the LPN implement tasks on the plan of care?
Yes
Always consider a new admit ________.
Unstable
Can an LPN perform any tasks in an unstable situation?
Yes - take BP, get crash cart
The RN should go assess the newly admitted client first, the new admission is the _______.
Priority
The distribution of work that each staff member is responsible for during a given shift.
Assignment
