PSW Ch. 10

Question 1

True/False
You can be delegated an authorized act only if it allowed within your job description and your employers policy

Answer 1

True

Question 2

True/False
When you agree to preform a task, you are responsible for your own actions

Answer 2

True

Question 3

True/False
Delegating is the same as supervisor

Answer 3

False

Question 3

True/False
Support workers are allowed to perform procedures below the skin

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Multiple choice
When the nurse delegates a task to a support worker, who is accountable for the delegated task
A. The nurse
B. The support worker
C. The doctor
D. The case manager

Answer 4

A. The nurse

Question 5

Multiple choice
Which of the following is NOT one of the five rights of delegation
A. Right directions and communication
B. Right equipment
C. Right supervision
D. Right circumstances

Answer 5

B. Right equipment

Question 6

Multiple choice
A controlled act is a task that…
A. Must be performed only by those authorized to perform it
B. All support workers can do on home care clients
C. Must be authorized to be performed on a daily basis
D. All health care team members can perform

Answer 6

A. Must be performed only by those authorized to perform it

Question 7

Definition
To work together towards a common goal

Answer 7

Collaborate

Question 8

Definition
The nurse on duty for that shift

Answer 8

Charge nurse

Question 9

Definition
A person who assesses the clients needs in the community

Answer 9

Case manager

Question 10

Definition
Transfer of function

Answer 10

Delegation

Question 11

Definition
A function you preform for a client

Answer 11

Task

Question 12

Definition
The legal right

Answer 12

Authority

Question 13

what are the five rights of delegation

Answer 13

1. Right task
2. Right circumstances
3. Right person
4. Right directions and communication
5. Right supervision and evaluation