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NUR 233 Exam 1 Questions With Correct
Answers.
What is delegation? - answer✔the process of directing another person to perform a task or
activity
Who is responsible when a task is delegated? - answer✔the RN that delegated it
what task can you not delegate? - answer✔one that requires independent, specialized nursing
knowledge or judgment
If a patient falls, can a UAP go assess them? - answer✔no it must be an RN
what can a nurse delegate to a UAP? - answer✔collection of vital signs, pain reports, fingerstick
prick (blood glucose measurement)
can you delegate assessment to a UAP? - answer✔no
what (broadly speaking) can an RN delegate? - answer✔a RN can delegate components of care,
but not the nursing process itself
what are the 5 rights of delegation? - answer✔task, circumstance, person,
direction/communication, supervision
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right task: - answer✔make sure the patient needs the task you are delegating
right circumstance - answer✔before deciding to delegate, assess your patient to make sure the
thing that need done can be done by a UAP
right person - answer✔make sure the person you are delegating to has the right experience,
training and cultural competence to handle the task
right direction/communication: - answer✔explain exactly what the task is, including specific
times and methods, the purpose, the expected results and complications
right supervision: - answer✔must be there to answer any questions that might come up from the
UAP/LPN after delegating
what is supervision? - answer✔process of directing, guiding and influencing the performance of
a delegated task
what are tasks a UAP can do? - answer✔bathing a stable pt, changing linens, assisting pt. with
meals, clerical duties, transporting non-acute pts or specimens
primary prevention - answer✔prevent/slow the onset of disease
primary prevention includes: - answer✔education, health protection, being proactive
secondary prevention: - answer✔detect and treat illness in early stages
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secondary prevention includes: - answer✔early recognition, reversal to good health, screenings
and education on detection
examples of secondary prevention: - answer✔testicular exam, self-breast exam, regular physical
exams, blood pressure screenings
examples of primary prevention - answer✔eating healthy, wearing a seatbelt, excercising
tertiary prevention: - answer✔stop disease progression, return to pre-illness phase
examples of tertiary prevention: - answer✔rehabilitation, surgery, treatment
1 kilogram = - answer✔1000 grams
1 gram = - answer✔1000 milligrams
how do you convert grams to milligrams? - answer✔multiply by 1000
how do you convert milligrams to grams? - answer✔divide by 1000
15 grains (gr) = - answer✔1 gram
to convert grams to grains? - answer✔multiply by 15
to convert from grains to grams? - answer✔divide by 15
1 gr. = ? mg - answer✔60 mg
10/10/2024 11:44 AM
NUR 233 Exam 1 Questions With Correct
Answers.
What is delegation? - answer✔the process of directing another person to perform a task or
activity
Who is responsible when a task is delegated? - answer✔the RN that delegated it
what task can you not delegate? - answer✔one that requires independent, specialized nursing
knowledge or judgment
If a patient falls, can a UAP go assess them? - answer✔no it must be an RN
what can a nurse delegate to a UAP? - answer✔collection of vital signs, pain reports, fingerstick
prick (blood glucose measurement)
can you delegate assessment to a UAP? - answer✔no
what (broadly speaking) can an RN delegate? - answer✔a RN can delegate components of care,
but not the nursing process itself
what are the 5 rights of delegation? - answer✔task, circumstance, person,
direction/communication, supervision
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10/10/2024 11:44 AM
right task: - answer✔make sure the patient needs the task you are delegating
right circumstance - answer✔before deciding to delegate, assess your patient to make sure the
thing that need done can be done by a UAP
right person - answer✔make sure the person you are delegating to has the right experience,
training and cultural competence to handle the task
right direction/communication: - answer✔explain exactly what the task is, including specific
times and methods, the purpose, the expected results and complications
right supervision: - answer✔must be there to answer any questions that might come up from the
UAP/LPN after delegating
what is supervision? - answer✔process of directing, guiding and influencing the performance of
a delegated task
what are tasks a UAP can do? - answer✔bathing a stable pt, changing linens, assisting pt. with
meals, clerical duties, transporting non-acute pts or specimens
primary prevention - answer✔prevent/slow the onset of disease
primary prevention includes: - answer✔education, health protection, being proactive
secondary prevention: - answer✔detect and treat illness in early stages
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secondary prevention includes: - answer✔early recognition, reversal to good health, screenings
and education on detection
examples of secondary prevention: - answer✔testicular exam, self-breast exam, regular physical
exams, blood pressure screenings
examples of primary prevention - answer✔eating healthy, wearing a seatbelt, excercising
tertiary prevention: - answer✔stop disease progression, return to pre-illness phase
examples of tertiary prevention: - answer✔rehabilitation, surgery, treatment
1 kilogram = - answer✔1000 grams
1 gram = - answer✔1000 milligrams
how do you convert grams to milligrams? - answer✔multiply by 1000
how do you convert milligrams to grams? - answer✔divide by 1000
15 grains (gr) = - answer✔1 gram
to convert grams to grains? - answer✔multiply by 15
to convert from grains to grams? - answer✔divide by 15
1 gr. = ? mg - answer✔60 mg
