Quiz 2 Flashcards
(18 cards)
Root cause analysis does what?
It focuses on risk management
local resources are overwhelmed
disaster
able to manage the event with local resources
emergency
Management of life-threatening emergencies
triage
Details what the facility or agency will do during a disaster
emergency operating plan
What is the best teaching approach for a culturally diverse group?
reading
questions sessions
writing
visual aids
visual aids
Assuming all of the following are collected, what information will be used for staffing purposes?
staff competency
patient satisfaction
best practice
certified staff
staff competency
5 rights of delegation
task, person, supervision, communication, circumstance
Knowledge of the regulations of the Nurse Practice Act for the state in which you live is important. If you do not know the Nurse Practice Act for your state, you may delegate a ______ that is not allowed.
task
When you delegate to the right __________, you must know the competency level, job description, and the ability of the individual to whom you are delegating the task.
person
3 common obstacles to delegation
fear of being disliked
insecurity
preferred to work alone
T/F
A CNA can change an abdominal dressing.
false
a CNA cannot do that
T/F
A CNA cannot palpate a bladder distention.
true
T/F
The CNA can take the dressing off of a post-surgical site.
false
the CNA cannot do that
A charge nurse hears from other employees and staff that there is a conflict of the staff nurse delegating unfair work to a CNA and that the staff nurse frequently leaves those tasks incomplete. What is the best statement for a charge nurse to use when approaching the staff nurse to begin a resolution of this conflict?
“Several staff members have commented that you do not do your fair share of work.”
“I need to talk to you about the unit expectations.”
“If you do not do your fair share of work, I will have to let the nurse manager know.”
“It is reported that you have been inconsiderate of others by not completing your share of work.”
“I need to talk to you about the unit expectations.”
Name this right of delegation
A nurse checks with an AP on the unit throughout the shift to make sure tasks are completed.
right supervision
Which of the following tasks may not be delegated by an RN? (SATA)
- initial teaching
- initial assessment
- vitals on an unstable patient
- developing a care plan
Which of the following statements best explains the purpose of delegation?
“Delegation allows a designated individual to complete a task on your behalf.”
