Nursing Quiz

What are RNs accountable for providing to healthcare consumers?

• Financial advice

• Culturally sensitive, safe, timely, efficient, patient-centered, equitable, and effective nursing care

• Legal services

• Educational programs

What do state nurse practice acts define?

• Healthcare financial regulations

• Legal parameters for nursing practice

• Patient educational standards

• Nursing technological advancements

What does the delegating RN retain accountability for?

• The cost of care

• Patient outcomes associated with nurse delegation

• The number of tasks delegated

• The time taken to complete tasks

What is the role of RNs in supervising delegated tasks?

• They are not involved

• They are responsible for supervision

• They only observe

• They delegate responsibility to others

What can the RN delegate?

• The nursing process itself

• Tasks of care

• Assessments

• Patient diagnosis

What do you need for effective communication and delegation?

• A sender and reciever

• Patient safety in mind

• Clarification as needed

• Specific directions

You are caring for a patient with esophageal cancer. Which task could be delegated to a UAP?

• Assisting the patient with oral hygiene

• Observing the patient's response to feedings

• facilitating expression of grief or anxiety

• Initiating daily weighings

The client's nursing diagnosis is Deficient Fluid Volume related to excessive fluid loss. Which action related to fluid management should be delegated to a UAP?

• Administering IV fluids as prescribed by the physician

• Providing straws and offering fluids between meals

• Developing a plan for added fluid intake over 24 hours

• Teaching family members to assist the client with fluid intake

What is a key consideration when delegating tasks to a UAP?

• The UAP's willingness to work overtime

• The UAP's level of education and training

• The UAP's personal preferences

• The UAP's ability to diagnose conditions

Which task is appropriate to delegate to a UAP in a hospital setting?

• Developing a care plan

• Administering medication

• Assisting with patient ambulation

• Performing a patient assessment