Question 1

Which of The Joint Commission (TJC) National Patient Safety Goal is most applicable to delegation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Implement a standardized approach to hand-off communication. 
B)  Maintain and communicate accurate medication information. 
C)  Reduce the risk of health care-associated infections. 
D)  Use two patient identifiers when providing care. 
A)  Implement a standardized approach to hand-off communication. 
B)  Maintain and communicate accurate medication information. 
C)  Reduce the risk of health care-associated infections. 
D)  Use two patient identifiers when providing care.

Question 2

When making a decision to delegate a nursing task, which of the following factors are assessed (select all that apply)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Potential for harm 
B)  Complexity of the task 
C)  Amount of problem solving required 
D)  Predictability of the outcome 
E)  Level of patient interaction 
A)  Potential for harm 
B)  Complexity of the task 
C)  Amount of problem solving required 
D)  Predictability of the outcome 
E)  Level of patient interaction

Question 3

When the licensed nurse makes a determination to delegate a task, which of the following occurs in the process (select all that apply)?

Accepted Answer

A)  The nurse assesses the situation and need for delegation. 
B)  A plan for specific task delegation is established. 
C)  The needs of the nurse are considered. 
D)  The nurse determines the available resources and patient safety. 
E)  Accountability is transferred to the manager. 
A)  The nurse assesses the situation and need for delegation. 
B)  A plan for specific task delegation is established. 
C)  The needs of the nurse are considered. 
D)  The nurse determines the available resources and patient safety. 
E)  Accountability is transferred to the manager.

Question 4

If an error occurs as a result of delegation, the nurse is accountable for supervision, follow-up, intervention, and:

Accepted Answer

A)  corrective action of the event. 
B)  documentation of the event. 
C)  evaluation of the process. 
D)  summation of the occurrence. 
A)  corrective action of the event. 
B)  documentation of the event. 
C)  evaluation of the process. 
D)  summation of the occurrence.

Question 5

The five rights of delegation are right task, right circumstance, right person, right direction and communication, and right:

Accepted Answer

A)  interaction. 
B)  outcome. 
C)  supervision. 
D)  time. 
A)  interaction. 
B)  outcome. 
C)  supervision. 
D)  time.

Question 6

The provision of guidance or direction, evaluation, and follow-up by the licensed nurse for accomplishment of a nursing task delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) is:

Accepted Answer

A)  authorization. 
B)  delegation. 
C)  observation. 
D)  supervision. 
A)  authorization. 
B)  delegation. 
C)  observation. 
D)  supervision.

Which of The Joint Commission (TJC) National Patient Safety Goal is most applicable to delegation?

When making a decision to delegate a nursing task, which of the following factors are assessed (select all that apply)?

When the licensed nurse makes a determination to delegate a task, which of the following occurs in the process (select all that apply)?

If an error occurs as a result of delegation, the nurse is accountable for supervision, follow-up, intervention, and:

The five rights of delegation are right task, right circumstance, right person, right direction and communication, and right:

The provision of guidance or direction, evaluation, and follow-up by the licensed nurse for accomplishment of a nursing task delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) is:

Leadership and Management Principles

Change and Innovation

Organizational Climate and Culture

Critical Thinking and Decision-Making Skills

Managing Time and Stress

Legal and Ethical Issues

Communication Leadership

Team Building and Working With Effective Groups

Power and Conflict

Workplace Diversity

Case Population Health Management

Organizational Structure

Decentralization Shared Governance

Professional Practice Models

Evidence-Based Practice: Strategies for Nursing Leaders

Quality and Safety

Measuring and Managing Outcomes

Strategic Management

Confronting the Nursing Shortage

Staffing and Scheduling

Budgeting, Productivity and Costing Out Nursing

Performance Appraisal

Prevention of Workplace Violence

All-Hazards Disaster Preparedness

Data Management and Clinical Informatics

Marketing

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Exam 9: Delegation

Which of The Joint Commission (TJC) National Patient Safety Goal is most applicable to delegation?

When making a decision to delegate a nursing task, which of the following factors are assessed (select all that apply)?

When the licensed nurse makes a determination to delegate a task, which of the following occurs in the process (select all that apply)?

If an error occurs as a result of delegation, the nurse is accountable for supervision, follow-up, intervention, and:

The five rights of delegation are right task, right circumstance, right person, right direction and communication, and right:

The provision of guidance or direction, evaluation, and follow-up by the licensed nurse for accomplishment of a nursing task delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) is:

Leadership and Management Principles

Change and Innovation

Organizational Climate and Culture

Critical Thinking and Decision-Making Skills

Managing Time and Stress

Legal and Ethical Issues

Communication Leadership

Team Building and Working With Effective Groups

Power and Conflict

Workplace Diversity

Case Population Health Management

Organizational Structure

Decentralization Shared Governance

Professional Practice Models

Evidence-Based Practice: Strategies for Nursing Leaders

Quality and Safety

Measuring and Managing Outcomes

Strategic Management

Confronting the Nursing Shortage

Staffing and Scheduling

Budgeting, Productivity and Costing Out Nursing

Performance Appraisal

Prevention of Workplace Violence

All-Hazards Disaster Preparedness

Data Management and Clinical Informatics

Marketing

Filters