NSG 444 Study Test Questions with Correct
solutions
delegation
-RN transfers authority/responsibility
-RN ALWAYS retains accountability
-once you delegate-> must supervise
5 rights of delegation
1. right task
2. right circumstances
3. right person
4. right directions and communication
5. right supervision and evaluation
what cannot be delegated?
- initial assessment
-nursing diagnosis
-care planning
-patient teaching
-clinical judgement
-evaluation of care
-discharge planning
what can be delegated?
, -vital signs (stable patient)
-hygiene
-ambulation
-feeding
-intake and output
-routine tasks
accountability
RN
-assessing before delegation
-checking competency of delegate
-giving clear directions
-providing supervision
-evaluating outcomes
4 elements of negligence
1. duty (nurse-patient relationship)
2. breach of duty (failed standard of care)
3. causation (your action caused injury)
4. damages (patient harmed)
Documentation
-assessments
-change in condition
-communication with provider
solutions
delegation
-RN transfers authority/responsibility
-RN ALWAYS retains accountability
-once you delegate-> must supervise
5 rights of delegation
1. right task
2. right circumstances
3. right person
4. right directions and communication
5. right supervision and evaluation
what cannot be delegated?
- initial assessment
-nursing diagnosis
-care planning
-patient teaching
-clinical judgement
-evaluation of care
-discharge planning
what can be delegated?
, -vital signs (stable patient)
-hygiene
-ambulation
-feeding
-intake and output
-routine tasks
accountability
RN
-assessing before delegation
-checking competency of delegate
-giving clear directions
-providing supervision
-evaluating outcomes
4 elements of negligence
1. duty (nurse-patient relationship)
2. breach of duty (failed standard of care)
3. causation (your action caused injury)
4. damages (patient harmed)
Documentation
-assessments
-change in condition
-communication with provider
