Author Question: Which of the following was delegated inappropriately? a. Personal hygiene by the UAP b. ... (Read 59 times)

notis · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which of the following was delegated inappropriately?

a. Personal hygiene by the UAP
b. Assistance with eating breakfast by the UAP
c. Assistance with toileting by the UAP
d. Interpretation of abnormal vital signs by the UAP

Question 2

Communication skills are most essential for the nurse:

a. when they become nurse managers.
b. except when delegation is required.
c. to decrease nurse-family interaction.
d. to obtain information from patients.

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The RN must remember to delegate tasks that do not require nursing judgment. Interpretation of abnormal vital signs requires assessment skills possessed by the RN only. Only tasks that are routine and do not require variation from a standardized procedure, such as providing hygiene, assisting with eating, and toileting, should be delegated.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Communication is the foundation of nursing practice. Communication skills are essential for the work of the nurse manager and every nurse. By developing excellent communication skills, the nurse can obtain information, relay a plan, delegate, and evaluate a plan of care. The nurse develops relationshipswith patients, families, co-workers, and other health care professionals and managersthat are necessary for functioning in the work environment.