Capstone: Delegation Pre-Quiz

What two factors help ensure optimal outcomes in delegation? a. Communication and collaboration b. Licensure and experience c. Training and authorization d. Certification and endorsement

a. Communication and collaboration

Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Rights of Delegation? a. Right reason b. Right person c. Right task d. Right communication

a. Right reason

The nurse evaluates a patient's condition and determines that it is inappropriate to delegate a nursing activity to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). What should the nurse do next? a. Ask the UAP to observe and learn how to perform the skill b. Perform the activity himself or herself c. Contact the nursing supervisor d. Consult another nurse

b. Perform the activity himself or herself

Which factor can have a negative impact on delegation? a. Shortage of training programs for unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) b. Variation in roles and responsibilities of UAP c. Inconsistent use of a decision tree for delegation d. Lack of standardized patient handoffs

b. Variation in roles and responsibilities of UAP

The nurse asks the unlicensed assistive personnel to measure blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respirations. This is an example of: a. Delegation b. Supervision c. Assignment d. Authorization

c. Assignment

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the employer and/or nurse leader involving delegation? a. Ensuring appropriate policies and procedures regarding delegation are in place b. Ensuring adequate staffing c. Establishing scope of practice guidelines for unlicensed assistive personnel d. Promoting and maintaining a positive culture

c. Establishing scope of practice guidelines for unlicensed assistive personnel

Which statement about members of the nursing team and delegation is correct? a. Unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) can delegate to other UAP. b. Licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPN/VNs) can delegate to registered nurses (RNs) and UAP. c. RNs can delegate to advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), LPN/VNs, and UAP. d. APRNs can delegate to RNs, LPN/VNs, and UAP.

d. APRNs can delegate to RNs, LPN/VNs, and UAP.

Which statement about delegation is correct? a. Nurses are accountable for predicting adverse outcomes. b. Unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) must accept any delegated nursing activity. c. UAP work under the license of the delegating nurse. d. Nurses cannot delegate any element of the nursing process.

d. Nurses cannot delegate any element of the nursing process.

Which statement about regulation and scope of practice is correct? a. Any licensed nurse can delegate and supervise unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). b. Only registered nurses can delegate and supervise UAP. c. All states prohibit licensed practical/ vocational nurses (LPN/VNs) from delegating and supervising. d. Some states prohibit LPN/VNs from delegating and supervising UAP.

d. Some states prohibit LPN/VNs from delegating and supervising UAP.

Who is ultimately accountable for the outcome of the delegation? a. The health care provider b. The health care employer c. The nurse leader d. The nurse who delegates the activity

d. The nurse who delegates the activity