What are the 5 rights of delegation? - CORRECT ANSWER-The right task, the right
circumstances, the right person, the right directions and communication, and the right
supervision
If you agree to person a task, are you responsible for your own actions? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Yes
What should you do instead of ignoring a request to do something? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Tell the nurse about your concerns and have good reasoning for refusing
If you know a resident personally should you tell the nurse? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Yes
What does it mean to be ethical? - CORRECT ANSWER-Knowing what you should or
shouldn't do. You don't cause others harm
Which type of nursing involves total care? - CORRECT ANSWER-Primary nursing
What kind of care is it when services are moved to a patients beside? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Patient-focused care
Social workers do what? - CORRECT ANSWER-Help families make decisions for their
loved ones
What is an Acute illness? - CORRECT ANSWER-Sudden illness but is treatable
What is a chronic illness? - CORRECT ANSWER-A long term illness usually
untreatable
What do long-term care facilities call their patients? - CORRECT ANSWER-Residents
What do short-term facilities call their patients? - CORRECT ANSWER-Clients
What is the goal of health care? - CORRECT ANSWER-To improve health and reduce
illness
People who are dying are usually on what type of agency? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Hospice
Who is responsible for the entire nursing staff? - CORRECT ANSWER-The director of
nursing
How should you address a patient? - CORRECT ANSWER-Mr./Ms. Name unless
recorded otherwise