For patient care to be completed in a safe and timely manner, it is sometimes necessary for the nurse to delegate tasks to other health care providers. The ANA describes delegation as:
a. a transfer of authority to a less-qualified individual.
b. the nurse transferring accountability to the delegate.
c. the transfer of tasks by the nurse while retaining accountability.
d. transferring responsibility for assessments and planning.
ANS: C
For patient care to be completed in a safe and timely manner, it is sometimes necessary for the nurse to delegate tasks to other health care providers. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) offers support in this process. In their joint statement (ANA and NCSBN, 2005), the ANA describes delegation as the transfer of responsibility, and the NCSBN calls it a transfer of authority. This transfer gives a competent individual the authority to perform a selected nursing task in a selected situation. The nurse retains accountability for the delegation. Any significant findings during the care such as alterations in skin integrity, shortness of breath, or changes in a patient's condition should be reported to the nurse. The nurse is then responsible for assessing the alterations and addressing them in the plan of care.
You might also like to view...
Veronica is sedated due to a severe head injury. Her mother doesn't understand the purpose of this treatment. The nurse explains that sedation decreases
A) agitation. B) pain sensations. C) response to uncomfortable stimuli such as endotracheal intubation and suctioning. D) All of the above are correct.
A client is receiving verteporfin treatment for macular degeneration. Which instruction by the nurse is appropriate based on this data?
A) Use artificial tears to keep the eyes moist. B) Do not lift heavy objects for 2 weeks after the treatment. C) Flush the eyes with warm water twice a day. D) Avoid sunlight or bright indoor light for 5 days after treatment.
A patient with myasthenia gravis has been on cholinesterase inhibitor therapy. The patient reports that, on occasion, some difficulty swallowing and periods of fatigue develop
The patient asks, "What can be done to remedy this?" The nurse should respond: a. "You are already on a high dosage of the drug. You will have to cope with these symptoms." b. "This could mean that the dosage is too high and you should skip every other dose." c. "Let's discuss some strategies to help you learn to self-adjust the dose in response to your symptoms." d. "You are developing tolerance to the drug and will need to change to a different class of agents."
What is the relationship between age and the risk of sepsis?
a. risk decreases with age c. is greatest in middle age b. risk stays the same with aging d. increases with age