NUR 233 Exam 1 Questions And Correct
Answers 2024-2025
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
right task: - ANSWER ensure the patient needs the task that you are delegating
right circumstance - ANSWER before deciding to delegate, assess your patient to
,ensure what needs to be done can be done by a UAP
right person - ANSWER ensure person you are delegating to has the correct experience,
education and cultural competency to manage the task
right direction/communication: - ANSWER describe specifically the task to be performed
including time and method, the purpose of the procedure, the expected outcomes and
complications
right supervision: - ANSWER availability to address questions that may arise from the
UAP/LPN following delegation
what is supervision? - ANSWER directing, guiding and influencing the performance of a
delegated task
what are things 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
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 would you convert mg 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
to convert gr. to mg - ANSWER multiply gr. by 60
to convert mg to gr - ANSWER divide mg. by 60
1 ml = _____________cc - ANSWER 1 cc
1 oz = _____________ml - ANSWER 30 ml
Answers 2024-2025
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
right task: - ANSWER ensure the patient needs the task that you are delegating
right circumstance - ANSWER before deciding to delegate, assess your patient to
,ensure what needs to be done can be done by a UAP
right person - ANSWER ensure person you are delegating to has the correct experience,
education and cultural competency to manage the task
right direction/communication: - ANSWER describe specifically the task to be performed
including time and method, the purpose of the procedure, the expected outcomes and
complications
right supervision: - ANSWER availability to address questions that may arise from the
UAP/LPN following delegation
what is supervision? - ANSWER directing, guiding and influencing the performance of a
delegated task
what are things 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
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 would you convert mg 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
to convert gr. to mg - ANSWER multiply gr. by 60
to convert mg to gr - ANSWER divide mg. by 60
1 ml = _____________cc - ANSWER 1 cc
1 oz = _____________ml - ANSWER 30 ml
