Safe and Effective Care Environment Flashcards
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A nurse is delegating tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which task is appropriate to delegate?
Answer: Assisting a stable client with ambulation
Assisting a stable client with ambulation is a routine task within the UAP scope of practice.
Which client should the charge nurse assign to a newly licensed RN?
Answer: A stable client awaiting routine post-op vital signs
A stable client with predictable needs is appropriate for a new RN.
A nurse notices a coworker diverting narcotics. What is the priority action?
Answer: Report to the nurse manager
Suspected drug diversion must be reported to the supervisor or manager per policy and law.
Which situation requires the nurse to obtain informed consent before a procedure?
Answer: A surgical operation under anesthesia
Invasive procedures such as surgery require documented informed consent.
A nurse is caring for clients on a medical unit. Which client should be seen first?
Answer: A client with new onset of shortness of breath
New onset shortness of breath signals a potential airway/breathing emergency and is the priority.
What is the correct action when a medication order is illegible or unclear?
Answer: Contact the prescriber for clarification
Unclear orders must be clarified with the prescriber before administration.
Which is an example of appropriate use of restraints?
Answer: Applying restraints with a current provider order after less restrictive measures fail
Restraints require a provider order and are used only after less restrictive measures fail.