HESI Leadership Questions and Answers 2022
The registered nurse is delegating tasks for nursing assistants caring for a client who requires more
... [Show More] attention. Which element should be considered when selecting the suitable nursing assistant for delegation of a task?
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Time
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Safety
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Stability
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Critical thinking
Critical thinking
Critical thinking is of utmost importance for selecting a suitable nursing assistant for delegation of a task in a situation where a client requires more attention, as the delegatee should be able to perform the task effectively. Time, safety, and stability are also the elements for effective delegation, but these are suitable depending on the situation for assigning a task and delegation.
What is the proper order of events the nurse follows for performing critical analysis using the nursing process as a guide for delegation?
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Planning an intervention
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Implementing the plan including an observation of the delegation
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Assessing the situation to determine what is legally appropriate to delegate
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Evaluating whether the delegation process was completed safely and effectively
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Determining whether the delegatee is competent to perform the task safely
Assessing the situation to determine what is legally appropriate to delegate
Planning an intervention
Determining whether the delegatee is competent to perform the task safely
Implementing the plan including an observation of the delegation
Evaluating whether the delegation process was completed safely and effectively
To perform a critical analysis, the registered nurse uses the nursing process as a guide for delegation. The registered nurse in this situation determines what is legally appropriate to delegate. Then the registered nurse plans an intervention for it and determines whether the delegatee is competent to perform the task safely. The registered nurse implements the plan including an observation of the delegatee. Then the registered nurse evaluates whether the delegation process was completed safely and effectively.1
Which characteristics of the delegatee should be considered to determine that he or she is the "right person"? Select all that apply.
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Experience
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Supervision
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Willingness
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Competence
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Communication
Experience
Willingness
Competence
The delegatee should be assigned a task if he or she has experience that would allow the delegator to provide minimal guidance. The willingness of the delegatee is also important to consider before assigning the task. The competence of the delegatee must be assessed before assigning the task. The delegator should supervise the tasks performed by the delegatee. The delegatee's communication skills are assessed to ensure right direction and communication. [Show Less]