Nursing Today: Transitions And Trends - Chapter 14 Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

Includes patient setting, available resources, and consideration of other relevant factors​ {Ans: The right circumstances}Assess client needs, health status, patterns of response to interventions, safety in terms of likelihood of any emergency or risk factors during delegation, and any potential adverse outcomes. {Ans: Assess and plan}Delegation is a two-way process - true or false? {Ans: True}What is delegation? {Ans: The process for a nurse to direct another person to perform nursing tasks and activities while retaining accountability for the delegation and is a method for channeling work activities towards a goal.}What can RNs delegate? {Ans: - Discrete tasks or data retrieval based on patient condition and planned outcome. - Tasks that the delegate is competent to do and is allowed to do according to your state regulations and organizational job descriptions and skills checklists. - Tasks that the competent delegate has also agreed to do and understands preferred outcome, parameters, and how and when to report to the delegating RN.}Communicates well​, creates an environment of trust & cooperation​, creates an environment of teaching & learning​, promotes patient satisfaction​, and provides feedback and follow-up. {Ans: The right direction and communication}What are some causes of performance