RN Video Case Study: Delegation Quiz
A charge nurse is assigning client care for the oncoming nursing shift. Which of the following tasks should the nurse assign to a licensed practical nurse (LPN)?
Administering a tube feeding for a client who has an established gastrectomy tube.
A charge nurse is assigning client care for the oncoming shift. Which of the following tasks should the nurse assign to an RN?
Calling a client to evaluate his conditions 24 hrs. following discharge.
A charge nurse is delegating client care for the oncoming shift. Which of the following tasks should the nurse delegate to assistive personnel (AP)?
Collecting vital signs for a client who is on contact precautions.
A charge nurse is planning to delegate client care to a nurse. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first?
Determine client care requirements.
A charge nurse is teaching a class about the principles of delegation to a group of staff nurses. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
"A delegator should delegate tasks that have predictable outcomes."
