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What is the definition of 'assigning' in the context of healthcare tasks?
Which of the following best describes 'delegation' in healthcare?
True or False: Delegation is the same in a facility and in the community setting.
Who can delegate nursing tasks to a PSW?
Which of the following is NOT typically a delegated task to a PSW?
True or False: Delegated tasks must be done on a stable client and require little supervision.
What are the 'Five Rights' of delegation?
When a PSW accepts a delegated task, what are they responsible for?
True or False: If a PSW refuses a delegated task, they should ignore the order if they have no good reason.
Which factor does NOT affect delegation decisions?
True or False: A PSW can accept tasks outside their scope of practice if asked by a nurse.
What federal responsibilities pertain to healthcare?
True or False: Community delegation involves the RN/RPN teaching the task, with performance monitored by the client, family, or supervisor.
Is asking for help when unsure about a delegated task an acceptable action for a PSW?
True or False: Delegated tasks remain the responsibility of the person who delegated them.
If a PSW is asked to perform a task outside their scope, what should they do?
True or False: Medication administration like insulin can be a delegated task.
Which of the following is a key responsibility of a PSW who accepts a delegated task?
True or False: Support availability affects delegation decisions.
If a delegated task involves risks to the client, what should the PSW consider?
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True or False: The federal government ensures provinces provide the same quality and type of care.
What should a PSW do if they need help performing a delegated task safely?
True or False: A PSW can refuse a delegated task without providing a reason.
When delegation occurs in a facility, who monitors the PSW's performance over time?
Which of the following tasks can a PSW be delegated without requiring direct supervision?
What should a PSW do to ensure they are following the 'Five Rights' of delegation?
True or False: A PSW may ignore a delegated task if they believe it is inappropriate.
True or False: Delegated tasks must always be performed on unstable clients.