Question

a nurse manager witnesses an assistive personnel (ap) using incorrect procedures when transferring a client using a mechanical lift. after reinforcing proper procedures, which of the following methods should the nurse manager use to evaluate the ap’s understanding of the teaching?

• require the ap’s attendance at an in - service about the lift.
• assign the ap to work with a senior staff member when using the lift.
• observe the ap’s technique with the lift at random times throughout the day.
• enforce the staff’s completion of skills modules about medical equipment.

Explanation:

To evaluate the AP's understanding of the teaching (proper mechanical lift procedures), the nurse manager needs to assess if the AP can apply the knowledge. Observing the AP's technique at random times shows if they consistently use the correct procedure. Attending an in - service (first option) is more about learning, not evaluating understanding of the already taught procedure. Assigning to work with a senior staff (second option) is a form of supervision/learning support, not direct evaluation of the AP's own understanding. Enforcing completion of skills modules (fourth option) is about completing a task, not evaluating application of the taught procedure. So observing the technique is the best method.

Answer:

C. Observe the AP's technique with the lift at random times throughout the day.