Author Question: Which factor should be examined FIRST when the LP/VN is establishing priorities of care for a ... (Read 81 times)

sarasara · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Which factor should be examined FIRST when the LP/VN is establishing priorities of care for a client?

a. To whom can certain tasks be assigned?
b. Has the client previously been assigned to be cared for by unlicensed assistive personnel?
c. What is the client's current health care status?
d. Has the client been hospitalized before?

Question 2

When an LP/VN is delegating or assigning the accomplishment of a specific task, which of these factors should be considered FIRST?

a. Should this task be delegated for a specific client?
b. Is this the appropriate client setting for this task to be performed?
c. Are there sufficient resources available for this task to be performed?
d. Can the task be clearly described to the assigned personnel?

Bigfoot1984 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
When delegating or assigning tasks, five factors must be considered: (1) the potential for harm, (2) the complexity of the task, (3) the required problem solving and innovation, (4) the unpredictability of the outcome, and (5) the required coordination and consistency of the client's care. The five rights of delegation provide further direction in making appropriate decisions about delegation: right task, right circumstance, right person, right direction/communication, and right supervision.

Answer to Question 2

A
When delegating or assigning tasks, five factors must be considered: the potential for harm, the complexity of the task, the required problem solving and innovation, the unpredictability of the outcome, and the required coordination and consistency of the client's care.