Author Question: An RN delegates the task of taking a newly admitted client's vital signs to a nurse's aide. The ... (Read 86 times)

Mr. Wonderful · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

An RN delegates the task of taking a newly admitted client's vital signs to a nurse's aide. The client's blood pressure was 182/98, but did not get reported to the physician for several hours.

Who is responsible for the lapse in time between discovery and action?
1. Nurse manager
2. Aide
3. Client
4. RN

Question 2

An unlicensed assistive person (UAP) is working on a rehabilitation unit. Which task would be appropriate for this person to delegate?

1. Taking and recording vital signs
2. Assisting with bathing
3. Making a bed
4. An unlicensed assistive person may not delegate tasks.

krakiolit · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: The nurse manager did not delegate the task of vital signs and therefore is not responsible for the time lapse between discovery and action.
Rationale 2: The aide did not delegate the task of vital signs and therefore is not responsible for the time lapse between discovery and action.
Rationale 3: The client did not delegate the task of vital signs and therefore is not responsible for the time lapse between discovery and action.
Rationale 4: The RN is ultimately responsible for the action, for reporting it, and for following through on any action. Part of delegation is supervision and evaluationultimate responsibilities that belong to the RN.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Taking and recording vital signs is an appropriate task for the registered nurse to delegate to the UAP.
Rationale 2: Assisting with bathing is an appropriate task for the registered nurse to delegate to the UAP.
Rationale 3: Making a bed is an appropriate task for the registered nurse to delegate to the UAP.
Rationale 4: The unlicensed person may not delegate tasks to another person. Delegation is part of the registered nurse's role.