Question 1

The nurse on the 11-7 shift is assigning a component of care to an unlicensed nursing personnel (UNP)employee.The night nurse should remain:

Accepted Answer

A)  Accountable and responsible. 
B)  Accountable and liable. 
C)  Authoritative and liable. 
D)  Responsible and task-oriented. 
A)  Accountable and responsible. 
B)  Accountable and liable. 
C)  Authoritative and liable. 
D)  Responsible and task-oriented.

Question 2

You are working in a home health service and have three unlicensed nursing personnel (UNPs)assigned to your team.You have worked with two of them for 2 years; the third is new.The two experienced UNPs have patients with complex illnesses for whom they provide basic care.The third member of the team has been assigned to patients with less complex illnesses.Your best approach to supervising their care is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Remain in the office and ask each UNP to check in with you upon arrival at their first patient care site. 
B)  Ask another RN to supervise the two experienced assistants so you can be with the new person full time. 
C)  Meet the new staff member at the first patient care site and ask the others to call if anything is unusual. 
D)  Meet the new staff member at the first patient care site and call the others with questions to determine whether anything is unusual. 
A)  Remain in the office and ask each UNP to check in with you upon arrival at their first patient care site. 
B)  Ask another RN to supervise the two experienced assistants so you can be with the new person full time. 
C)  Meet the new staff member at the first patient care site and ask the others to call if anything is unusual. 
D)  Meet the new staff member at the first patient care site and call the others with questions to determine whether anything is unusual.

Question 3

The day shift nurse asks an LPN/LVN to complete a component of care for a client.The day shift nurse is _____ care.

Accepted Answer

A)  Delegating 
B)  Assigning 
C)  Sharing 
D)  Authorizing 
A)  Delegating 
B)  Assigning 
C)  Sharing 
D)  Authorizing

Question 4

Functions such as "delegates tasks to assistive personnel" that are outlined in a position description for an RN Team Leader would be considered:

Accepted Answer

A)  Active delegation. 
B)  Passive delegation. 
C)  Passive accountability. 
D)  Active responsibility. 
A)  Active delegation. 
B)  Passive delegation. 
C)  Passive accountability. 
D)  Active responsibility.

Question 5

The unit manager is working in a large metropolitan facility and is told that two UNPs are to be assigned to work with her.Delegation begins with:

Accepted Answer

A)  Acknowledging the arrival of the second UNP on the unit. 
B)  Providing clear directions to both UNPs. 
C)  Matching tasks with qualified persons. 
D)  Receiving reports from the prior shift. 
A)  Acknowledging the arrival of the second UNP on the unit. 
B)  Providing clear directions to both UNPs. 
C)  Matching tasks with qualified persons. 
D)  Receiving reports from the prior shift.

Question 6

Sally is an experienced nurse on the unit and is very experienced with ICP monitoring.She is assigned David,a patient who has been admitted with a severe head injury.In communicating with Sally,you would:

Accepted Answer

A)  Provide a detailed explanation of what she needs to do with ICP monitoring. 
B)  Tell her when she needs to provide an update about David's status. 
C)  Ask her to tell you what she knows about ICP monitoring and share expectations about reporting. 
D)  Advise her that you are available if she needs you. 
A)  Provide a detailed explanation of what she needs to do with ICP monitoring. 
B)  Tell her when she needs to provide an update about David's status. 
C)  Ask her to tell you what she knows about ICP monitoring and share expectations about reporting. 
D)  Advise her that you are available if she needs you.

The nurse on the 11-7 shift is assigning a component of care to an unlicensed nursing personnel (UNP)employee.The night nurse should remain:

The day shift nurse asks an LPN/LVN to complete a component of care for a client.The day shift nurse is _____ care.

Functions such as "delegates tasks to assistive personnel" that are outlined in a position description for an RN Team Leader would be considered:

The unit manager is working in a large metropolitan facility and is told that two UNPs are to be assigned to work with her.Delegation begins with:

Sally is an experienced nurse on the unit and is very experienced with ICP monitoring.She is assigned David,a patient who has been admitted with a severe head injury.In communicating with Sally,you would:

Leading, Managing, and Following

Patient Safety

Developing the Role of Leader

Developing the Role of Manager

Legal and Ethical Issues

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Health Care Organizations

Understanding and Designing Organizational Structures

Cultural Diversity in Health Care

Power, Politics, and Influence

Caring,Communicating,and Managing With Technology

Managing Costs and Budgets

Care Delivery Strategies

Staffing and Scheduling

Selecting, Developing, and Evaluating Staff

Strategic Planning, Goal-Setting, and Marketing

Leading Change

Building Teams Through Communication and Partnerships

Collective Action

Managing Quality and Risk

Translating Research Into Practice

Consumer Relationships

Conflict: the Cutting Edge of Change

Managing Personalpersonnel Problems

Workplace Violence and Incivility

Role Transition

Self-Management: Stress and Time

Managing Your Career

Thriving for the Future

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Exam 26: Delegation: An Art of Professional Practice

The nurse on the 11-7 shift is assigning a component of care to an unlicensed nursing personnel (UNP)employee.The night nurse should remain:

The day shift nurse asks an LPN/LVN to complete a component of care for a client.The day shift nurse is _____ care.

Functions such as "delegates tasks to assistive personnel" that are outlined in a position description for an RN Team Leader would be considered:

The unit manager is working in a large metropolitan facility and is told that two UNPs are to be assigned to work with her.Delegation begins with:

Sally is an experienced nurse on the unit and is very experienced with ICP monitoring.She is assigned David,a patient who has been admitted with a severe head injury.In communicating with Sally,you would:

Leading, Managing, and Following

Patient Safety

Developing the Role of Leader

Developing the Role of Manager

Legal and Ethical Issues

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Health Care Organizations

Understanding and Designing Organizational Structures

Cultural Diversity in Health Care

Power, Politics, and Influence

Caring,Communicating,and Managing With Technology

Managing Costs and Budgets

Care Delivery Strategies

Staffing and Scheduling

Selecting, Developing, and Evaluating Staff

Strategic Planning, Goal-Setting, and Marketing

Leading Change

Building Teams Through Communication and Partnerships

Collective Action

Managing Quality and Risk

Translating Research Into Practice

Consumer Relationships

Conflict: the Cutting Edge of Change

Managing Personalpersonnel Problems

Workplace Violence and Incivility

Role Transition

Self-Management: Stress and Time

Managing Your Career

Thriving for the Future

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