HESI Exit Exam - Leadership & Management Correct 100%

By what authority may RNs delegate nursing care to others? - Answer State Nurse Practice Act A UAP may perform care that falls within which component of the nursing process? - Answer Implementation Which type of communication is necessary to implement a democratic leadership style? - Answer Assertive communication skills What are the five rights of delegation? - Answer A. Right task B. Right circumstance C. Right person D. Right direction or communication E. Right supervision Which of the following tasks can be delegated to a UAP? A) Inserting a Foley catheter B) Measuring and recording the client's output through a Foley C) Teaching a client how to care for a catheter after discharge D) Assessing the symptoms of a urinary tract infection - Answer A) Is a sterile invasive procedure and should not be delegated to a UAP *B) Falls within the implementation phase of the nursing process and does not require nursing judgment. Evaluation of the I&O must be done by the nurse C) Client teaching requires the abilities of a nurse and should not be delegated. The USP may be instructed to report anything unusual that is observed and any symptoms reported by the client, but this does not replace assessment by the nurse D) Assessment must be performed by the nurse and should not be delegated. The UAP may be instructed to report anything unusual that is observed or any symptoms reported by the client, but this does not replace assessment by the nurse.