A new nurse is learning how to delegate properly. The nurse understands that certain legal aspects are still in place when duties are delegated to others. Which effect should the nurse achieve by correctly using delegation and supervision?
A) Reduce personal liability
B) Increase scope of practice
C) Reduce accountability when related to UAPs skill
D) Responsible for negligence of UAP
A
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The licensing law that (1) defines the title and regulations governing the practice of nursing and (2) states the requirements for licensure is called the:
a. state practice act. b. nurse regulation act. c. nurse practice act. d. legislative act.
An older patient who takes digoxin for an irregular heart rhythm has been experiencing nausea and vomiting and has not eaten in 2 days. The patient now is exhibiting weakness, bradycardia, and visual disturbances
What laboratory tests would the nurse monitor for this patient? 1. Hemoglobin 2. Urine analysis 3. Calcium levels 4. Serum electrolytes
At a home visit for a client who had cataract surgery 3 days ago, a nurse observes creamy, white, dry, crusty drainage on the client's operative eyelid and lashes. What is the nurse's best action?
A. Obtain a specimen of the drainage for culture. B. Cleanse away the drainage and apply the prescribed drops. C. Contact the physician for an antibiotic order. D. Arrange for the client to be seen by the ophthalmologist today.
Sources of occupational stress in nursing include all except which of the following?
a. Authoritarian leadership b. Concern about moral wrongdoing by colleagues c. Multiple changes in a short time d. Rotating shifts