Leadership Exam Questions (33 Terms) With Verified Definitions Updated 2024

A nurse is caring for a client with a minor head injury. What are manifestations of increasing intracranial pressure that should be reported to the provider {Ans: -Pupils unequal -Confusion -Headache}The nurse is preparing to delegate client care to all personnel on the medical surgical unit. What factors should the nurse examine when attempting to delegate client care? {Ans: A licensed nurse is responsible for providing clear directions when a task is initially delegated and for periodic reassessment and evaluation of the outcome of the task. ● RNs may delegate to other RNs, PNs, and APs. ◯ RNs must be knowledgeable about the applicable state nurse practice act and regulations regarding the use of PNs and APs. ◯ RNs must delegate tasks so that they can complete higher level tasks that only RNs can perform. This allows more efficient use of all members of the health care team. ● PNs may delegate to other PNs and APs Nurses can only delegate tasks appropriate for the skill and education level of the health care team member who is receiving the assignment. ● RNs cannot delegate the nursing process, client education, or tasks that require clinical judgment to PNs or