Delegation and Supervision for UAP Flashcards
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A UAP caring for multiple patients asks the LPN which task to do first. The LPN should base prioritization on:
Answer: Each patient's clinical acuity and time-sensitive needs
Clinical acuity and urgency of patient needs determine proper task prioritization.
Which statement reflects the correct relationship between the LPN and the UAP regarding delegation?
Answer: The LPN is responsible for tasks delegated and must supervise appropriately
The LPN holds supervisory responsibility for delegated tasks and must monitor their performance.
When a UAP states they are uncomfortable performing a delegated task, the LPN should:
Answer: Explore the reason for discomfort and provide support or reassign as appropriate
Understanding why a UAP is uncomfortable may reveal a safety concern that requires reassignment or education.
What distinguishes a task that is 'routine' and delegable from one that requires nursing judgment?
Answer: Routine tasks have predictable outcomes and do not require assessment or evaluation
Delegable routine tasks have predictable, stable outcomes that do not require the nurse's clinical judgment.
A UAP reports that a patient who was alert is now confused and difficult to arouse. The LPN should:
Answer: Immediately assess the patient and notify the supervising RN
A sudden change in neurological status is a medical emergency requiring immediate LPN assessment and RN notification.
Which action by a UAP requires the LPN to re-evaluate the appropriateness of the delegation?
Answer: The UAP consistently makes errors when performing the delegated task
Consistent errors indicate the UAP lacks competency for the task and delegation must be re-evaluated.
The LPN wants to delegate repositioning a patient with severe osteoporosis to a UAP. What is essential before doing so?
Answer: Providing specific repositioning instructions and precautions for that patient
Patients with severe osteoporosis require individualized repositioning instructions to prevent fractures.