Functions such as delegates tasks to assistive personnel that are outlined in a position description for an RN Team Leader would be considered:
a. Active delegation.
b. Passive delegation.
c. Passive accountability.
d. Active responsibility.
Question 2County Hospital has position descriptions for all staff, including RN Team Leaders. Sarah, a team leader on the rehab unit, assesses the needs of the patients in her area,
assesses the skills and backgrounds of each of the individuals on her team, and then assigns and delegates the appropriate care provider to each patient and task. Sarah's activity in the example described is termed:
a. Passive delegation.
b. Passive accountability.
c. Active delegation.
d. Active responsibility.
Question 3Sally is an experienced nurse on the unit and is very experienced with ICP monitoring. She is assigned David, a patient who has been admitted with a severe head injury. In communicating with Sally, you would:
a. Provide a detailed explanation of what she needs to do with ICP monitoring.
b. Tell her when she needs to provide an update about David's status.
c. Ask her to tell you what she knows about ICP monitoring and share expectations about reporting.
d. Advise her that you are available if she needs you.
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