When Delegating a Task,such as Removing an Intravenous (IV)catheter,to an Unlicensed

question 20

Multiple Choice

When delegating a task,such as removing an intravenous (IV) catheter,to an unlicensed individual,the perioperative nurse:

• A) retains responsibility for evaluating the outcome of the task.
• B) must comply with the seven "rights" of delegation.
• C) transfers the authority to perform the related assessments.
• D) transfers the supervision of the competent person to another competent person.

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Definitions:

Cri Du Chat Syndrome

A genetic disorder caused by a missing piece of chromosome 5, characterized by a high-pitched cry resembling a cat, intellectual disability, and developmental delays.

Chromosome Missing

A condition where an individual lacks one chromosome from the normal chromosome number, leading to genetic disorders.

Nonhomologous Chromosome

Chromosomes that do not pair during meiosis, typically because they contain different sets of genes and are not identical in structure.

Translocation

Movement of a chromosomal segment from one chromosome to another nonhomologous chromosome, leading to abnormalities—e.g., Down syndrome.