Safety: Exam (Latest Update )
Questions & Answers {Grade A} 100%
Correct
Which of the following can be delegated? (Select all that apply.)
Transfer from bed to chair.
Completing a fall risk assessment tool.
Applying restraints.
Moving a patient with an acute spinal cord injury up in bed.
Determining a dependent patient's risk for aspiration. - correct answer Transfer from
bed to chair.
Applying restraints.
The skills of safe and
, effective transfer from bed to chair can be delegated to NAP who have successfully
demonstrated good body mechanics and safe transfer techniques for patients involved.
The assessment of a patient's risk for aspiration and determination of positioning
cannot be delegated. Assessment for risk of fall or injury requires the critical thinking
and knowledge application unique to the nurse and should never be delegated.
Application of restraints may be delegated to NAP. However, assessment of when
restraints are needed and the appropriate type to use requires the critical thinking and
knowledge application unique to the nurse and should never be delegated. The nurse
should assist and supervise when moving patients who are transferred for the first
time after prolonged bed rest, extensive surgery, critical illness, or spinal cord trauma.
If a patient has dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), which of the following foods found on
the patient's tray may be cause for concern or require further intervention? (Select all
that apply.)
Questions & Answers {Grade A} 100%
Correct
Which of the following can be delegated? (Select all that apply.)
Transfer from bed to chair.
Completing a fall risk assessment tool.
Applying restraints.
Moving a patient with an acute spinal cord injury up in bed.
Determining a dependent patient's risk for aspiration. - correct answer Transfer from
bed to chair.
Applying restraints.
The skills of safe and
, effective transfer from bed to chair can be delegated to NAP who have successfully
demonstrated good body mechanics and safe transfer techniques for patients involved.
The assessment of a patient's risk for aspiration and determination of positioning
cannot be delegated. Assessment for risk of fall or injury requires the critical thinking
and knowledge application unique to the nurse and should never be delegated.
Application of restraints may be delegated to NAP. However, assessment of when
restraints are needed and the appropriate type to use requires the critical thinking and
knowledge application unique to the nurse and should never be delegated. The nurse
should assist and supervise when moving patients who are transferred for the first
time after prolonged bed rest, extensive surgery, critical illness, or spinal cord trauma.
If a patient has dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), which of the following foods found on
the patient's tray may be cause for concern or require further intervention? (Select all
that apply.)
