Question 1

Which actions by the UAP would require immediate follow-up by the nurse?

Accepted Answer

A) Informing the nurse she was taking a break 
B) Taking her lunch break on her home floor after being pulled to another floor 
C) Asking the patient to let her know the next time he has a bowel movement 
D) Asking another UAP to obtain a urine sample for her 
A) Informing the nurse she was taking a break 
B) Taking her lunch break on her home floor after being pulled to another floor 
C) Asking the patient to let her know the next time he has a bowel movement 
D) Asking another UAP to obtain a urine sample for her

Question 2

The nurse and UAP are working together with four patients.Which patient should the nurse assign the UAP?

Accepted Answer

A) A patient waiting for discharge instructions before going home 
B) A patient who received morphine 20 minutes ago and now has the call light on 
C) A patient with diabetes who needs her blood glucose checked 
D) A patient returning from a bronchoscopy 
A) A patient waiting for discharge instructions before going home 
B) A patient who received morphine 20 minutes ago and now has the call light on 
C) A patient with diabetes who needs her blood glucose checked 
D) A patient returning from a bronchoscopy

Question 3

A patient turns his call light on and states, "I'm having trouble breathing." Which team members should be delegated to respond to this call light?

Accepted Answer

A) RN 
B) LPN 
C) Senior student nurse 
D) UAP 
A) RN 
B) LPN 
C) Senior student nurse 
D) UAP

Question 4

An agency nurse is assigned to the thoracic surgery postoperative nursing unit.Which of the following would be the best action by the charge nurse?

Accepted Answer

A) Call the agency to determine her level of experience. 
B) Assign the nurse to patients ready for discharge. 
C) Assign her to pass medications only. 
D) Ask the nurse about her level of experience. 
A) Call the agency to determine her level of experience. 
B) Assign the nurse to patients ready for discharge. 
C) Assign her to pass medications only. 
D) Ask the nurse about her level of experience.

Question 5

The nurse is working on a medical unit with an LPN and UAP as the team members.Which tasks should the RN complete?

Accepted Answer

A) Vital signs on a patient admitted from the ED 
B) Turning a patient who had a CVA 4 days ago 
C) Feeding a patient requiring assistance 
D) Recording the I&O on a patient on strict fluid restrictions 
A) Vital signs on a patient admitted from the ED 
B) Turning a patient who had a CVA 4 days ago 
C) Feeding a patient requiring assistance 
D) Recording the I&O on a patient on strict fluid restrictions

Question 6

Which of the following delegations require an immediate intervention by the charge RN?

Accepted Answer

A) A UAP ambulates a patient 24 hours after a cardiac catheterization. 
B) A UAP ambulates a patient 24 hours after a bronchoscopy. 
C) A UAP ambulates a patient 24 hours after a pneumonectomy. 
D) A UAP ambulates a patient 24 hours after an echocardiogram. 
A) A UAP ambulates a patient 24 hours after a cardiac catheterization. 
B) A UAP ambulates a patient 24 hours after a bronchoscopy. 
C) A UAP ambulates a patient 24 hours after a pneumonectomy. 
D) A UAP ambulates a patient 24 hours after an echocardiogram.

Question 7

Which action by a UAP requires an immediate intervention by the nurse?

Accepted Answer

A) Application of a skin barrier/protection ointment 
B) Releasing wrist restraints on a patient to allow ROM 
C) Assisting a patient to the bedside commode 
D) Obtaining a urine culture from a patient 
A) Application of a skin barrier/protection ointment 
B) Releasing wrist restraints on a patient to allow ROM 
C) Assisting a patient to the bedside commode 
D) Obtaining a urine culture from a patient

Question 8

When incorporating the five rights of delegation, the right supervision is used in which of the following situations?

Accepted Answer

A) The RN assesses a patient after the UAP reports a blood glucose level of 56 mg/dL. 
B) The RN administers orange juice to a patient reported by the UAP to have a blood glucose level of 56 mg/dL. 
C) The RN holds the morning insulin on a patient reported by the UAP to have a blood glucose level of 56 mg/dL. 
D) The RN administers the morning insulin after assessing a patient reported by the UAP to have a blood glucose level of 56 mg/dL. 
A) The RN assesses a patient after the UAP reports a blood glucose level of 56 mg/dL. 
B) The RN administers orange juice to a patient reported by the UAP to have a blood glucose level of 56 mg/dL. 
C) The RN holds the morning insulin on a patient reported by the UAP to have a blood glucose level of 56 mg/dL. 
D) The RN administers the morning insulin after assessing a patient reported by the UAP to have a blood glucose level of 56 mg/dL.

Question 9

Which patients on an orthopedic unit should be assigned to a nurse from a cardiac unit?

Accepted Answer

A) A patient being transferred to an ECF for rehabilitation following a hip replacement 
B) A patient following a hip replacement with a history of an acute MI 4 weeks ago 
C) A patient with an external fixator 
D) A patient to be started on a PCA pump requiring instructions 
A) A patient being transferred to an ECF for rehabilitation following a hip replacement 
B) A patient following a hip replacement with a history of an acute MI 4 weeks ago 
C) A patient with an external fixator 
D) A patient to be started on a PCA pump requiring instructions

Question 10

Which statement made by the clinical instructor would represent feedback to a student nurse?

Accepted Answer

A) "Explain to me the actions of this medication before you give it." 
B) "Can you explain to me why Mr.W.did not receive a bath this morning?" 
C) "Stop the urinary catheter insertion now.You have contaminated the catheter." 
D) "You need to use your critical thinking skills when caring for patients." 
A) "Explain to me the actions of this medication before you give it." 
B) "Can you explain to me why Mr.W.did not receive a bath this morning?" 
C) "Stop the urinary catheter insertion now.You have contaminated the catheter." 
D) "You need to use your critical thinking skills when caring for patients."

Which actions by the UAP would require immediate follow-up by the nurse?

The nurse and UAP are working together with four patients.Which patient should the nurse assign the UAP?

A patient turns his call light on and states, "I'm having trouble breathing." Which team members should be delegated to respond to this call light?

An agency nurse is assigned to the thoracic surgery postoperative nursing unit.Which of the following would be the best action by the charge nurse?

The nurse is working on a medical unit with an LPN and UAP as the team members.Which tasks should the RN complete?

Which of the following delegations require an immediate intervention by the charge RN?

Which action by a UAP requires an immediate intervention by the nurse?

When incorporating the five rights of delegation, the right supervision is used in which of the following situations?

Which patients on an orthopedic unit should be assigned to a nurse from a cardiac unit?

Which statement made by the clinical instructor would represent feedback to a student nurse?

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Exam 13: Delegation of Nursing Tasks

Which actions by the UAP would require immediate follow-up by the nurse?

The nurse and UAP are working together with four patients.Which patient should the nurse assign the UAP?

A patient turns his call light on and states, "I'm having trouble breathing." Which team members should be delegated to respond to this call light?

An agency nurse is assigned to the thoracic surgery postoperative nursing unit.Which of the following would be the best action by the charge nurse?

The nurse is working on a medical unit with an LPN and UAP as the team members.Which tasks should the RN complete?

Which of the following delegations require an immediate intervention by the charge RN?

Which action by a UAP requires an immediate intervention by the nurse?

When incorporating the five rights of delegation, the right supervision is used in which of the following situations?

Which patients on an orthopedic unit should be assigned to a nurse from a cardiac unit?

Which statement made by the clinical instructor would represent feedback to a student nurse?

Leadership and Management

Organizational Structure of Health Care

Strategic Management and Planning

Financial Management in Health Care

Healthcare Regulatory and Certifying Agencies

Organizational Decision Making and Shared Governance

Professional Decision Making and Advocacy

Communication in the Work Environment

Personnel Policies and Programs in the Workplace

Professional Development

Professional Practice and Care Delivery Models and Emerging Practice Models

Staffing and Scheduling

Providing Competent Staff

Group Management for Effective Outcomes

Hospital Information Systems

Ethical and Legal Issues in Patient Care

Improving Organizational Performance

Evidence-Based Practice

Monitoring Outcomes and the Use of Data for Improvement

New Graduates: the Immediate Future: Job Interviewing, Nclex, and Continuing Education

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