Safe, Effective Care Environment
14. Under which circumstance can an RN safely delegate tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
Safe, Effective Care Environment
14. Under which circumstance can an RN safely delegate tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
. The assignment is given in writing.
. Supervision is given to complete the tasks that have been provided.
. Task competency was verified during orientation.
. The RN provides verbal instructions for the tasks.
Test-Taking Tip
Choose the one option that has "verify" in the option, to ensure that the tasks will be performed safely.
Content Area: Management of Care, Delegation; Integrated Process: Nursing Process, Implementation; Cognitive Level: Comprehension; Client Need/Subneed: Safe and Effective Care Environment/Management of Care/Delegation
Safe, Effective Care Environment
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Answer 1 is incorrect because competency needs to be demonstrated before delegating. Answer 2 is incorrect because the UAP needs to demonstrate competency before performing a task. Answer 3 is correct because, when delegating, the RN needs to confirm that the UAP has met the task competencies. If delegating to a licensed staff (LPN/LVN), the assignment must be within the scope of practice. Answer 4 is incorrect because the UAP needs to demonstrate competency before the task is delegated.