Question 1

Which of these factors is most important for a registered nurse to consider when delegating?

Accepted Answer

A)  evaluating the effectiveness of the delegation of duties at the end of the shift 
B)  removing duties periodically 
C)  accepting major variations in the style in which the duties are performed 
D)  communicating the duty to be performed and the expected outcomes 
A)  evaluating the effectiveness of the delegation of duties at the end of the shift 
B)  removing duties periodically 
C)  accepting major variations in the style in which the duties are performed 
D)  communicating the duty to be performed and the expected outcomes

Question 2

A nurse is legally liable for her/his actions and is answerable for the overall nursing care of their clients. Which of these terms is defined by that statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  displaying responsibility 
B)  displaying authority 
C)  participating in delegation 
D)  showing accountability 
A)  displaying responsibility 
B)  displaying authority 
C)  participating in delegation 
D)  showing accountability

Question 3

New nurses not aware of the delegation process may be uncomfortable and not do it out of lack of knowledge or fear, resulting in an increased workload for the nurse. This type of delegation or lack of delegation is called

Accepted Answer

A)  inappropriate delegation. 
B)  underdelegation. 
C)  transcultural delegation. 
D)  regulated delegation. 
A)  inappropriate delegation. 
B)  underdelegation. 
C)  transcultural delegation. 
D)  regulated delegation.

Question 4

Which "right of delegation" focuses on the registered nurse describing the delegated task and the expected outcomes?

Accepted Answer

A)  right person 
B)  right supervision 
C)  right direction 
D)  right circumstance 
A)  right person 
B)  right supervision 
C)  right direction 
D)  right circumstance

Question 5

According to the Canadian Nurses Association, which of the following responsibilities are included when nurses delegate to an unregulated health care provider?

Accepted Answer

A)  accountability for their decisions, assessing expertise and education/knowledge, and evaluation of outcomes 
B)  knowledge of staff preferences and usual roles 
C)  awareness of determining skills and evaluating outcomes 
D)  assigning regular breaks and determining progress on delegated tasks 
A)  accountability for their decisions, assessing expertise and education/knowledge, and evaluation of outcomes 
B)  knowledge of staff preferences and usual roles 
C)  awareness of determining skills and evaluating outcomes 
D)  assigning regular breaks and determining progress on delegated tasks

Question 6

According to most definitions of the term delegation, which of these elements is always involved in delegation?

Accepted Answer

A)  at least two individuals and instructions 
B)  tasks and the time frame for accomplishing them 
C)  at least two individuals and a transfer of authority for specific duties 
D)  tasks and directions for reporting back 
A)  at least two individuals and instructions 
B)  tasks and the time frame for accomplishing them 
C)  at least two individuals and a transfer of authority for specific duties 
D)  tasks and directions for reporting back

Question 7

The personal support worker (UCP) has been assigned to support Mrs. Yee with her activities of daily living, which are within the scope of practice for a PSW. Today, the PSW will assist Mrs. Yee with her shower and getting dressed. What reporting expectations would the nurse require of the PSW during their shift together? The PSW should report: (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  the client's tolerance of the activity. 
B)  any concerns or special needs. 
C)  the client's needs or wishes. 
D)  the specific care given, at the end of the shift. 
A)  the client's tolerance of the activity. 
B)  any concerns or special needs. 
C)  the client's needs or wishes. 
D)  the specific care given, at the end of the shift.

Question 8

Describe the five (5) Rights of Delegation that should be performed when considering delegation by a nurse to an unregulated care provider, such as a personal support worker.

Accepted Answer

Right person, right task, right circumst

Question 9

The assigning nurse has responsibilities after assigning a task to an unregulated care provider (UCP). What are those responsibilities? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  follow-up with UCP about the task outcome 
B)  follow-up and provide ongoing supervision of activities performance 
C)  wait until the UCP reports to her 
D)  evaluation of the task, including review of information collected 
A)  follow-up with UCP about the task outcome 
B)  follow-up and provide ongoing supervision of activities performance 
C)  wait until the UCP reports to her 
D)  evaluation of the task, including review of information collected

Question 10

Which of the following is one of the main benefits nurses gain from developing effective delegation skills?

Accepted Answer

A)  become more efficient 
B)  develop better working relationships 
C)  will receive a good performance review 
D)  will become more productive and enjoy their work more 
A)  become more efficient 
B)  develop better working relationships 
C)  will receive a good performance review 
D)  will become more productive and enjoy their work more

Which of these factors is most important for a registered nurse to consider when delegating?

A nurse is legally liable for her/his actions and is answerable for the overall nursing care of their clients. Which of these terms is defined by that statement?

New nurses not aware of the delegation process may be uncomfortable and not do it out of lack of knowledge or fear, resulting in an increased workload for the nurse. This type of delegation or lack of delegation is called

Which "right of delegation" focuses on the registered nurse describing the delegated task and the expected outcomes?

According to the Canadian Nurses Association, which of the following responsibilities are included when nurses delegate to an unregulated health care provider?

According to most definitions of the term delegation, which of these elements is always involved in delegation?

Describe the five (5) Rights of Delegation that should be performed when considering delegation by a nurse to an unregulated care provider, such as a personal support worker.

The assigning nurse has responsibilities after assigning a task to an unregulated care provider (UCP). What are those responsibilities? (Select all that apply.)

Which of the following is one of the main benefits nurses gain from developing effective delegation skills?

Canadas Health Care Environment

Basic Clinical Health Care Economics

Evidence-Based Practice

Nursing and Health Care Informatics

Population-Based Health Care Practice

Personal and Interprofessional Communication

Politics and Consumer Partnerships

Nursing Leadership and Management

Current Issues and Trends

Effective Team Building

Budget Concepts for Client Care

Effective Staffing

Strategic Planning and Organizing Client Care

Change, Innovation, and Conflict Resolution

Power

Managing Performance and Outcomes Using an Organizational Quality Improvement Model

Decision Making

Legal Aspects of Client Care

Spirituality and the Profession of Nursing

Ethics and the Profession of Nursing

Collective Bargaining

Career Planning and Development: Creating Your Path to the Future

Filters

Exam 13: Delegation of Nursing Care

Which of these factors is most important for a registered nurse to consider when delegating?

A nurse is legally liable for her/his actions and is answerable for the overall nursing care of their clients. Which of these terms is defined by that statement?

New nurses not aware of the delegation process may be uncomfortable and not do it out of lack of knowledge or fear, resulting in an increased workload for the nurse. This type of delegation or lack of delegation is called

Which "right of delegation" focuses on the registered nurse describing the delegated task and the expected outcomes?

According to the Canadian Nurses Association, which of the following responsibilities are included when nurses delegate to an unregulated health care provider?

According to most definitions of the term delegation, which of these elements is always involved in delegation?

Describe the five (5) Rights of Delegation that should be performed when considering delegation by a nurse to an unregulated care provider, such as a personal support worker.

The assigning nurse has responsibilities after assigning a task to an unregulated care provider (UCP). What are those responsibilities? (Select all that apply.)

Which of the following is one of the main benefits nurses gain from developing effective delegation skills?

Canadas Health Care Environment

Basic Clinical Health Care Economics

Evidence-Based Practice

Nursing and Health Care Informatics

Population-Based Health Care Practice

Personal and Interprofessional Communication

Politics and Consumer Partnerships

Nursing Leadership and Management

Current Issues and Trends

Effective Team Building

Budget Concepts for Client Care

Effective Staffing

Strategic Planning and Organizing Client Care

Change, Innovation, and Conflict Resolution

Power

Managing Performance and Outcomes Using an Organizational Quality Improvement Model

Decision Making

Legal Aspects of Client Care

Spirituality and the Profession of Nursing

Ethics and the Profession of Nursing

Collective Bargaining

Career Planning and Development: Creating Your Path to the Future

Filters