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The final decision about the competency of a delegate to perform a certain task lies with
the - ANSWER nurse supervising the delegate
"Please take Mr. Smith's blood pressure at 0800 and 1200 and report back to me if it is
high." This communication is LACKING in which of the following characteristics of good
communication? - ANSWER clearness or completeness
Stephanie is a nurse manager who works on a busy oncology unit. Special equipment is
needed to administer certain chemotherapy agents. This equipment is not on the unit at
the present time. The unit is busy and Stephanie is on her way to a meeting. Which of
the following actions is most appropriate for Stephanie to take? - ANSWER Stephanie
makes arrangements to borrow the equipment from another unit and asks several RNs
to pick up these necessary resources and administer the medication
Unless otherwise indicated, all of the following are acceptable to delegate to unlicensed
healthcare workers EXCEPT: - ANSWER deciding which of two ordered pain
medications should be administered to a patient.
The Nurse Practice Act, as it relates to delegation: - ANSWER varies from state to
state
The final decision about whether or not to delegate a particular task is determined by: -
ANSWER the nurse caring for the patient.
Which of the following documents would be the MOST IMPORTANT legal guide when
determining WHO can delegate tasks to another health team member? - ANSWER
Your state's Nurse Practice Act.
Josie is a highly competent PCA (Patient Care Assistant). Peggy is competent but at
times uncooperative. It is best to - ANSWER use some of your time to deal with Peggy
if she becomes uncooperative.
Maria is a certified nursing assistant. She has worked on a neurological unit for five
years and has extensive experience caring for patients who have suffered strokes. Mrs.
Johnson had a severe stroke one week ago. She can barely move her left arm and leg.
Mrs. Johnson is confused and disoriented and frequently attempts to get out of bed. A
registered nurse asks Maria to bathe Mrs. Johnson. Maria does so. When she is