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
routine vital signs
UAP
You are caring for a pt. with esophageal cancer. which task could be delegated to UAP?
a. assisting the pt with oral hygiene
b. observing response to feedings
c. administering pain medications
a. assisting with oral hygiene
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
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 UAP?
a. obtaining stool samples
b. having pt sign consent for colonoscopy
c. checking for allergies to contrast dye or shellfish
a. obtaining stool samples
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
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 UAP?
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
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
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 UAP?
a. documenting the seizure
b. performing neuro checks
c. taking the patients vitals
c. taking the patients vitals.