ATI Remediation Fundamentals Proctored Exam

Management of Care: Delegation and Supervision: Tasks to Delegate to Assistive Personnel

A licensed nurse is responsible for providing clear directions when delegating a task initially and for periodic reassessment and

evaluation of the outcome of the task. RN’s can delegate to other RN’s, PNs, or AP

Nurses may only delegate tasks appropriate for the skill and education level of the individual who is receving the assignment (the

delegate). They may not delegate the nursing process, client education, or tasks that require nursing judgment to PN’s or AP

Prior to delegating client care, nurses should consider the: predictability of the outcome, potential for harm, complexity of care,

need for problem solving and innovation, and level of interaction with the client.

Example of tasks RN’s may delegate to PN’s: monitoring findings (as input to the RN’s ongoing assessment), reinforcing client

teaching from a standard care plan, tracheostomy care, suctioning

Examples of tasks RN’s may delegate to AP: activities of daily living ad routine tasks

Management of Care: Legal Responsibilities: Application of Restraints

It is important for nurses to understand the laws governing nursing practice to help protect themselves and clients rights

Nurses must ensure that clients understanding their rights and must protect their clients rights