A Nurse Is Concerned About the Risk of Delegating Tasks

question 4

Multiple Choice

A nurse is concerned about the risk of delegating tasks to licensed practical nurses and unlicensed assistive personnel. What is the best way for the nurse to determine competency of an inexperienced delegatee?

• A) Actually observe the delegatee perform the assigned task.
• B) Ask the delegatee how many times he/she has performed the task.
• C) Ask the patient if the care provided was satisfactory.
• D) Ask other nurses if they feel the delegatee is competent.

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Definitions:

Wavelength

The distance between consecutive crests or troughs in a wave, often used to specify the type of light or radiation.

Brightness

The attribute of visual perception in which a source appears to emit or reflect a high level of light.

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which our sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant stimuli over time, allowing us to focus on changes in our environment.

Subliminal Stimulation

Involves exposing individuals to stimuli below the threshold of conscious awareness, which can subtly influence thoughts, feelings, or actions.