chapter 1-4 Flashcards
(26 cards)
scope of practice
tasks you can do and how to correctly do them
delegation
the act of assigning a task to another person
who can delegate a PCT
nurse or physician
right task
legal
appropriate
follows p&p
right circumstance
right equipment
stable patient
right resources
right person
are you trained
do you need supervision
right supervision
is there an RN available for feedback or assistance
right direction and communication
has the RN provided the information for a task
True or false: You cannot do anything outside your scope
True
True or false: Pre-documenting is more efficient
false. NEVER pre-document
sign out to avoid….
HIPPA violations
true or false: it’s okay to wait to document
false. document ASAP to avoid forgetting completed tasks
symptoms
subjective
signs
objective
true or false: correct grammar isn’t needed as long as the chart is readable
false. correct grammar and abbreviations must be used
true or false: it’s okay to help someone with their charts
false. NEVER document someone else’s tasks
words and symbols
verbal communication
body language
nonverbal communication
____ __________ is important
time management
true or false: all tasks can be done whenever as long as they are completed
false. certain tasks have specific times they must be completed
who can you go to if the nurse is busy or doesn’t have a solution
charge nurse
demonstrate
caring
sincerity
empathy
trustworthiness
do not demonstrate
detachment
hurriedness
complete all ______ tasks in a ______ ______
needed
timely manner
