Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)   responsibility
B)   authority
C)   delegation
D)   accountabilityE) A) and B)
F) B) and C) D

Question 2

Which of these factors is 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 outcomesE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

What is the fundamental purpose of delegation?

Accepted Answer

A)   to prevent personnel from becoming bored,non-productive,and ineffective
B)   to have the job done in the most efficient way utilizing appropriate resources
C)   to assign tasks to personnel who can handle and understand the goal to be met
D)   to encourage staff to feel that they are part of the team and making a differenceE) None of the above
F) A) and B) B

Question 4

The beginning of delegation in nursing is associated with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   team nursing
B)   primary nursing
C)   nursing shortages
D)   Florence NightingaleE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 5

A co-worker who believes strongly in fate or chance is expressing their sense of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   environmental control
B)   physical closeness
C)   time
D)   social organizationE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

What is the only phase of the nursing process that may be delegated to an unregulated care provider (UCP) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   assessment
B)   planning
C)   implementation
D)   evaluationE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

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 backE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

According to the Canadian Nurses Association,which of the following responsibilities are included when nurses delegate?

Accepted Answer

A)   being accountable for decisions,assessing expertise and education,and evaluation of outcomes
B)   knowing staff preferences and usual roles
C)   determining skills and evaluating outcomes
D)   assigning regular breaks and determining progress on delegated tasksE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

What is the most important consideration for nurses in any delegation situation?

Accepted Answer

A)   client safety
B)   accomplishing all necessary tasks
C)   making clients receive treatments on time
D)   support staff capabilities are carefully assessedE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Which of the following refers to verbal directions by the delegator?

Accepted Answer

A)   appropriate delegation
B)   direct delegation
C)   timely delegation
D)   indirect delegationE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Which of the following factors is critical to consider prior to delegation?

Accepted Answer

A)   simplicity of task
B)   predictability
C)   level of staff interaction
D)   potential for harmE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Which of the following is one of the five rights of delegation?

Accepted Answer

A)   right group
B)   right concept
C)   right committee
D)   under the right circumstanceE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

What is the main benefit that nurses' themselves gain from developing effective delegation skills?

Accepted Answer

A)   They feel more efficient.
B)   They develop better working relationships.
C)   They receive a good performance review.
D)   They become more productive and enjoy their work more.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

You have delegated a task to a UCP who appears unwilling to accept a delegated task.What is the likely reason for this?

Accepted Answer

A)   inexperience
B)   being unfamiliar with the delegated task
C)   not in their job description
D)   lack of cooperationE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Which of these factors is a key early factor for the nurse to consider when determining the appropriate utilization of unregulated care providers (UCPs) for client care?

Accepted Answer

A)   the simplicity of the nursing task
B)   the amount of direct care the registered nurse will be able to provide
C)   the education of the unlicensed assistive personnel
D)   the client's condition and complexity of required careE) A) and C)
F) None of the above D

Question 16

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 circumstanceE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Which of these situations may result from inability to delegate?

Accepted Answer

A)   control
B)   high self-esteem
C)   feelings of frustration
D)   higher energy levelsE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

How do health care organizations benefit by using unregulated care providers (UCPs) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   The UCP performs nursing duties.
B)   The UCP completes assessments of clients.
C)   The UCP evaluates responses to treatments.
D)   The UCP helps to reduce health care costs.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

As a new graduate nurse,which of these statements best describes how you are likely to react to the necessity of delegation?

Accepted Answer

A)   ready to delegate to others
B)   shocked to learn you are expected to delegate
C)   comfortable assigning tasks to others
D)   expect it to be part of your roleE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Which of these personnel is an example of an unregulated care provider?

Accepted Answer

A)   registered nurse
B)   physician
C)   health care aide
D)   dentistE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Exam 12: Delegation of Nursing Care

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

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

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What is the fundamental purpose of delegation?

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The beginning of delegation in nursing is associated with which of the following?

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A co-worker who believes strongly in fate or chance is expressing their sense of which of the following?

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What is the only phase of the nursing process that may be delegated to an unregulated care provider (UCP) ?

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

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According to the Canadian Nurses Association,which of the following responsibilities are included when nurses delegate?

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What is the most important consideration for nurses in any delegation situation?

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Which of the following refers to verbal directions by the delegator?

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Which of the following factors is critical to consider prior to delegation?

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Which of the following is one of the five rights of delegation?

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What is the main benefit that nurses' themselves gain from developing effective delegation skills?

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You have delegated a task to a UCP who appears unwilling to accept a delegated task.What is the likely reason for this?

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Which of these factors is a key early factor for the nurse to consider when determining the appropriate utilization of unregulated care providers (UCPs) for client care?

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

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Which of these situations may result from inability to delegate?

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How do health care organizations benefit by using unregulated care providers (UCPs) ?

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As a new graduate nurse,which of these statements best describes how you are likely to react to the necessity of delegation?

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Which of these personnel is an example of an unregulated care provider?

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