PSW: FINAL EXAM STUDY SET QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
5 RIGHTS OF DELEGATION - correct answer- right task
right circumstance
right person
right direction/communication
right supervision/evaluation
A nurse who delegates a task is required to: - correct
answer- • Have the knowledge, skill, and judgement to
perform the task competently.
• Have the additional knowledge, skill and judgement to teach
the task to others. The delegating nurse is responsible for
providing all necessary teaching, but not everyone is able to
teach others how to perform something. Good communication
skills and patience required.
• Accept responsibility for teaching the task to the support
worker. The nurse must first determine the risks and benefits of
teaching the task and be able to confidently predict its outcome.
• Assess your performance. The nurse must determine if you're
able to perform the task correctly.
,• Determine if the task that is taught can be performed for more
than one client. Each client is unique.
• Monitor you over time to ensure you remain able to perform
the task correctly and safely.
In the community the nurse may provide you with written
instructions, predicted outcome and what to record.
Abduction - correct answer- Movement away from the
midline of the body
abuse - correct answer- physical or mental harm
caused by someone in a position of trust.
Active Listening - correct answer- Paying close
attention to a client's verbal and nonverbal communication -
listening o the content, the intent and feelings behind the
words. The following are guidelines for active listening:
• face the client: the client will often need to see your facial
expressions and body language to be assured you are listening
• make eye contact: however, consider cultural preferences in
regards to eye contact.
,• lean toward the client: Do not sit back with your arms crossed
as this can be interpreted as an indication that you are not open
and receptive to what the client is telling you.
• respond to your client: note however that sometimes your
client may just need to vent
• avoid communication barriers (interrupting, answering your
own questions, giving advice, minimizing problems, using
patronizing language, failing to listen)
Adduction - correct answer- Movement toward the
midline of the body
Aging and growing older is - correct answer- normal
process during which the body experiences changes in body
structure and function, increasing the risk for illness, injury,
persistent illness and disability. These changes are usually
gradual. Emotional and social changes also occur.
ALL RULES REGARDING DELEGATION - correct answer-
Only regulated health care providers like nurses have the
authority (legal right) to perform certain tasks because they
have the knowledge, skill and training to perform them. They are
called controlled acts and are considered harmful if they are
performed by unqualified people. In some circumstances some
acts will be delegated to you. In order to do this, specific
, conditions called "exceptions" must be met for delegation to be
permitted. The nurse must feel confident the support worker
understands what the responsibilities are when performing the
task, knowns when and who to ask for assistance, and knowns
when, how and whom to report the outcome of the task.
Tasks that may be delegated to support workers must be routine
ones with predictable outcomes that require little supervision
and can only be delegated for stable clients.
Delegation tasks may include: suctioning a permanent
tracheotomy in and out catherization; administering
glucometers, dressings, tube feedings and medication.
Only some nursing tasks can be delegated. Your employer's
policies and guidelines, your job description and provincial or
territorial legislation determine what tasks can be delegated to
you.
Sometimes these rules vary between community and LTC.
In Ontario an RN, RPN and LPN can delegate.
A delegated task is not transferrable to another client. Just
because you did it for one person, does not mean you are able
to perform the SAME task on another client without training.
Anaphylactic shock can occur within seconds. Signs and
symptoms include the following: - correct answer- •
severe restlessness
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
5 RIGHTS OF DELEGATION - correct answer- right task
right circumstance
right person
right direction/communication
right supervision/evaluation
A nurse who delegates a task is required to: - correct
answer- • Have the knowledge, skill, and judgement to
perform the task competently.
• Have the additional knowledge, skill and judgement to teach
the task to others. The delegating nurse is responsible for
providing all necessary teaching, but not everyone is able to
teach others how to perform something. Good communication
skills and patience required.
• Accept responsibility for teaching the task to the support
worker. The nurse must first determine the risks and benefits of
teaching the task and be able to confidently predict its outcome.
• Assess your performance. The nurse must determine if you're
able to perform the task correctly.
,• Determine if the task that is taught can be performed for more
than one client. Each client is unique.
• Monitor you over time to ensure you remain able to perform
the task correctly and safely.
In the community the nurse may provide you with written
instructions, predicted outcome and what to record.
Abduction - correct answer- Movement away from the
midline of the body
abuse - correct answer- physical or mental harm
caused by someone in a position of trust.
Active Listening - correct answer- Paying close
attention to a client's verbal and nonverbal communication -
listening o the content, the intent and feelings behind the
words. The following are guidelines for active listening:
• face the client: the client will often need to see your facial
expressions and body language to be assured you are listening
• make eye contact: however, consider cultural preferences in
regards to eye contact.
,• lean toward the client: Do not sit back with your arms crossed
as this can be interpreted as an indication that you are not open
and receptive to what the client is telling you.
• respond to your client: note however that sometimes your
client may just need to vent
• avoid communication barriers (interrupting, answering your
own questions, giving advice, minimizing problems, using
patronizing language, failing to listen)
Adduction - correct answer- Movement toward the
midline of the body
Aging and growing older is - correct answer- normal
process during which the body experiences changes in body
structure and function, increasing the risk for illness, injury,
persistent illness and disability. These changes are usually
gradual. Emotional and social changes also occur.
ALL RULES REGARDING DELEGATION - correct answer-
Only regulated health care providers like nurses have the
authority (legal right) to perform certain tasks because they
have the knowledge, skill and training to perform them. They are
called controlled acts and are considered harmful if they are
performed by unqualified people. In some circumstances some
acts will be delegated to you. In order to do this, specific
, conditions called "exceptions" must be met for delegation to be
permitted. The nurse must feel confident the support worker
understands what the responsibilities are when performing the
task, knowns when and who to ask for assistance, and knowns
when, how and whom to report the outcome of the task.
Tasks that may be delegated to support workers must be routine
ones with predictable outcomes that require little supervision
and can only be delegated for stable clients.
Delegation tasks may include: suctioning a permanent
tracheotomy in and out catherization; administering
glucometers, dressings, tube feedings and medication.
Only some nursing tasks can be delegated. Your employer's
policies and guidelines, your job description and provincial or
territorial legislation determine what tasks can be delegated to
you.
Sometimes these rules vary between community and LTC.
In Ontario an RN, RPN and LPN can delegate.
A delegated task is not transferrable to another client. Just
because you did it for one person, does not mean you are able
to perform the SAME task on another client without training.
Anaphylactic shock can occur within seconds. Signs and
symptoms include the following: - correct answer- •
severe restlessness
