Delegating Procedures to Unregulated Care Providers (UCP) Who Lack the Knowledge

question 19

Multiple Choice

Delegating procedures to unregulated care providers (UCP) who lack the knowledge, skill, and judgement to perform a task that is outside their scope of practice will result in unsafe situations and put clients at risk. This type of delegation is called

• A) transcultural delegation.
• B) inappropriate delegation.
• C) underdelegation.
• D) regulated delegation.

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Definitions:

Independence

The state or quality of being self-sufficient and not dependent on external support or control.

Stress Tolerance

The ability to cope with stress in a healthy way, allowing an individual to face challenging situations without losing efficacy.

Emotional Intelligence

The capacity to be aware of, control, and express one's emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically.

Risky Behaviors

Actions that involve potential exposure to harm or loss.