scope of practice
AP has not finished tasks when asked on time by the end of shift. What is a way to address this situation?
set a time frame to comlete task
Nurse is doing a procedure in the wrong sequence what do you do
take staff nurse aside and speak privately about the matter
client was given an opiod and needs to sign surgical consent what do you do
get next of kin to sign consent
what do you do when a client is found on the floor
vital signs then do a assessment after the vs
what leadership style encourages participation and cohesiveness in a group
democratic
aid that is assigned under you refuses her assignment what do you do
talk to them about the unit polices regarding assignments
what do you do if ap leaves unit with tasks undone.
discuss the assigned tasks with the ap
do children have the authority to change the advance directive after the client becomes incapacitated
no
when reviewing disaster management what actions should you focus on
providing care that prevents life threating emergencies. triaging
which RIGHT is the nurse doing if she checks on the ap's to see if the jobs assigned are completed
Right supervison
what is a appropriate tasks for a ap
postmortum care, vital signs, simple dressing, basic care
when wanting to watch a procedure who should you ask for permission
the client
fellow nurse is impaired what should you do
tell supervisor
If a ap states she is going to check her room from 1-10 in order what do we discuss with the ap
How to prioritize care
when looking at a advance directive what components should be included in the directive
enteral feeding tube, cpr, durable poa
what is a appropriate assignment for lpn
no central lines, no blood gases, educating client on taking blood sugars, interpreting vital signs and lab results
who do you contact if a tornado is in the area
FEMA
what do you do if you see a ap talking about a patient on the floor
take ap aside and say it is inappropriate
when do you write out a incident report
if family member has a medical event
med error, or any serious event
what are ways we jeopardize hippa
sharing passwords, discusing clients in public, disposing of written names in trash
should you allow a ap to remove a dressing that is 1 day Postop?
NO
what material should you report to the oncoming nurse
all new medications and any change in condition
what is delegation
providing care on your behalf
what is a care plan designed for
continuity of care
what is a way to help with time management for next shift
get supplies for a client scheduled for a procedure