Prioritization & Delegation

Question 1

What are the 3 areas to consider when prioritizing actions?

Answer 1

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Nursing Process
Safety Issues

Question 2

Explain Maslow’s Hierarchy

_______ needs come before ________ needs or __________

What always comes first?

Answer 2

Physiologic needs come before psychologic needs or patient teaching

ABCs: Airway, Breathing, Circulation

Question 3

Regarding safety issues, what should be met first? List them

Answer 3

Basic needs of survival:
-oxygenation
-hydration
-nutrition
-elimination

Question 4

Explain 3 ways to reduce environmental hazards

Answer 4

Fall Prevention
Medication Errors
Prevention of Disease Spread

Question 5

List the 5 rights of delegation

Answer 5

Right person
Right task
Right circumstance
Right communication
Right education

Question 6

Explain the responsibilities of an LVN

Answer 6

PO, SQ, IM medications

Catheter insertion, dressing changes, NG tube insertion

Care for STABLE patients

Implement care plan

Reinforce education

Inform RN of abnormal findings

Question 7

Explain the responsibilities of a UAP

Answer 7

Collect + Record: vitals, urine output, bowel movements

Assist w/ ADLs

Transport pts to same or lower level of care

Provide therapeutic communication, support, comfort

Inform RN of abnormal findings

Question 8

List some thing that only RNs can do

Answer 8

Teach
Assess
Care for UNSTABLE patients
Make care plan
IV push meds