True/False
Care of a central line can be delegated to a PCA
False
What is the 1st step of the delegation process
determine what needs to be done
What type of nurse is afraid to give direction for fear of not being "liked"?
fearful nurse
routine vital signs
PCA
You are caring for a pt. with esophageal cancer. which task could be delegated to PCA?
a. assisting the pt with oral hygiene
b. observing response to feedings
c. administering pain medications
a. assisting with oral hygiene
IV push medications can be delegated to a LPN
False
What is the 2nd step of the delegation process
assess if the task can be delegated
What type of nurse would rather let the PCA do all the messy tasks
dumper
administration of oral and/or IM medications
The client's nursing diagnosis is deficient fluid volume related to excessive fluid loss. which action related to fluid management should be delegated to a PCA?
a. give IV fluids as prescribed
b. offer fluids with meals
c. teach family members to assist with fluid intake
b. offer fluids with meals
Teach the "practice of nursing" should NOT be delegated to the LPN
True
what is the 3rd step of the delegation process
communicate the expectations
what is the belief that no task should be delegated because no one can do it better than them
supernurse syndrome
Assessing health status for purpose of providing care
Rn only, can't be delegated
These activities are included in the care plan for a 78-year-old pt admitted to the hospital with anemia caused by possible gi bleed. which activity can you delegate to the PCA?
a. obtaining stool samples
b. having pt sign consent for colonoscopy
c. checking for allergies to contrast dye or shellfish
a. obtaining stool samples
The LPN can document the patients response to the nursing plan of care
True
Name the 5 rights of delegation
right task, right circumstance, right person, right communication, right supervison
what is the belief that never delegating will ensure patient safety and belief that their overtime is respected by peers
supermartyr
Gathering of objective and subjective data during health history and physical exam
LPN
After a patient has a seizure, which action can you delegate to the PCA?
a. documenting the seizure
b. performing neuro checks
c. taking the patients vitals
c. taking the patients vitals.