Individuals Who Are Trained to Help the Registered Nurse (RN)

question 14

Multiple Choice

Individuals who are trained to help the registered nurse (RN) in the provision of patient-client care activities as delegated by and under the supervision of the RN are known as:

• A) certified assistive personnel.
• B) health care assistive personnel.
• C) medical assistive personnel.
• D) UAP.

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Definitions:

Coercive Power

The capacity to force someone to perform a task or behave in a certain way through threats, punishment, or negative consequences.

Reward Power

The capability of an individual to offer incentives to others for performing certain actions or behaviors.

Legitimate Power

A form of authority that derives from an individual's role or position within an organizational hierarchy, giving them the right to make decisions, command, or influence others.

Concern For Task

The focus and prioritization on completing tasks and achieving goals efficiently and effectively within an organization or project.