Delegation

2. In caring for a patient, this person can perform vital signs, physical care, and give some IV medication (depending on state Nurse Practice Act and Institution).
4. This is not to be confused with delegation. It is more direct and requires directly overseeing the work or performance of others.
5. The nurse uses this a guideline to determine what can be delegated and to whom it can be delegated.
6. This is the process of reassigning of responsibility for the performance of a job from one person to another person.
8. This is the downward or lateral transfer of both the responsibility and accountability of an activity from one person to another.
10. In caring for a patient, this person can perform feeding, hygiene, and physical care.

1. This person is responsible for the actions of an UAP and the LPN.
3. These are based on client needs, team needs, and organizational and community demands.
6. _________ delegation is "verbal direction by the RN delegator regarding an activity or task in a specific nursing care situation" (ANA, 1996.)
7. _________ delegation is "an approved listing of activities or tasks that have been established in policies and procedures of the health care institution or facility" (ANA, 1996.)
9. This may consist of an RN, a LPN, and an UAP who all work together, using their own individual skills to provide care to a patient.