EAQ Delegation Wk 2

Which of the nurse's statements are true regarding delegation? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. a. Delegation is a complex process. b. Delegation involves a single individual to achieve goals. c. Delegation involves transfer of responsibility and accountability. d. Delegation improves client care outcomes when used effectively. e. Delegation includes delegatees who allocate a portion of work to others

a. Delegation is a complex process. d. Delegation improves client care outcomes when used effectively.

Which challenges are faced by a health care team member in the process of delegation? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. a.Limited resources b. Large geographical area c. Time-saving considerations d. Vulnerable populations receiving care e. Provision of assistance with activities of daily living

a.Limited resources b. Large geographical area d. Vulnerable populations receiving care

Which health care team member would the registered nurse (RN) state is accountable for establishing systems to communicate competency requirements related to delegation? a. RN b. Chief nursing officer (CNO) c. Licensed practical nurse (LPN) d. Unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)

b. Chief nursing officer (CNO)

The registered nurse (RN) suggested that the newly hired RN delegate tasks to nursing assistants. Which element fosters effective delegation decisions by the newly hired RN? a. Skills b. Stability c. Practice d. Environment

b. Stability

Which delegation right is being used when the nurse is considering whether the right equipment and resources are available to complete a task? a. Task b. Supervision c. Circumstance d. Communication

c. Circumstance

When evaluating a task performed by a delegatee, the registered nurse (RN) finds that the delegatee fails to provide appropriate feedback. Which right of delegation is compromised in this situation? a. Right task b. Right person c. Right supervision d. Right communication

c. Right supervision

Which order of events would the nurse follow when performing a critical analysis using the nursing process as a guide for delegation? 1.Assessing the situation to determine what is legally appropriate to delegate 2. Planning an intervention 3.Determining whether the delegatee is competent to perform the task safely 4.Implementing the plan including an observation of the delegatee 5.Evaluating whether the delegation process was completed safely and effectively

1.Assessing the situation to determine what is legally appropriate to delegate 2. Planning an intervention 3.Determining whether the delegatee is competent to perform the task safely 4.Implementing the plan including an observation of the delegatee 5.Evaluating whether the delegation process was completed safely and effectively

Which care activities, if performed correctly, would be in the delegation process? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. a. A licensed practical nurse (LPN) cleans the client's body b. An unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) provides medication to the client c. An unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) assists the client with oral feedings d. A licensed practical nurse (LPN) evaluates the client's temperature condition e. A registered nurse (RN) guides the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) while recording client's temperature

a. A licensed practical nurse (LPN) cleans the client's body c. An unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) assists the client with oral feedings e. A registered nurse (RN) guides the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) while recording client's temperature

Which component of delegation is defined as "the ability to perform duties in a specific role"? a. Authority b. Supervision c. Responsibility d. Accountability

a. Authority

In a health care setting, there are a limited number of unlicensed nursing personnel (UNP). Which health care team member would take the responsibility of delegation in place of the registered nurse (RN)? a. Charge nurse b. Chief nursing officer c. Patient care associate d. Licensed practical nurse (LPN)

a. Charge nurse

Which activities can registered nurses (RNs) engage in to develop delegation and supervisory strategies to adapt to their changing roles? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. a. Engaging the nurse mentor for guidance b. Practicing the nursing care process in various clinical settings c. Reinforcing delegation knowledge through continuing education d. Becoming familiar with the hierarchy of authority in the health care organization e. Seeking high-quality clinical delegation experience early in their careers

a. Engaging the nurse mentor for guidance c. Reinforcing delegation knowledge through continuing education e. Seeking high-quality clinical delegation experience early in their careers

Which statement is correct regarding delegation? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. a. It involves a transfer of authority. b. The delegator retains accountability for the outcome. c. The delegatee retains accountability for the outcome. d. It is the transfer of both responsibility and accountability. e. Principles of delegation outline what nurses need to know about the task.

a. It involves a transfer of authority. b. The delegator retains accountability for the outcome. e. Principles of delegation outline what nurses need to know about the task.

The newly promoted registered nurse (RN) is about to start the process of delegation for the first time in his or her career. Which experiences foster professional self-confidence in the early career stage for an RN? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. a. Inability to comprehend b. Experience in clinical delegation c. Application of theory to practice d. Development of clinical judgment e. Engagement with a nursing mentor

b. Experience in clinical delegation c. Application of theory to practice d. Development of clinical judgment e. Engagement with a nursing mentor

Which questions related to decision-making for delegation are appropriate according to the delegation right of "right circumstance"? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. a. Is the task legally appropriate to delegate? b. Is the prospective delegatee a willing and able employee? c. Are the equipment and resources available to complete the task? d. Does the delegatee have appropriate supervision to complete the task? e. Is the task appropriate to delegate based on the institutional policies and procedures?

c. Are the equipment and resources available to complete the task? d. Does the delegatee have appropriate supervision to complete the task?

Which activity performed by the licensed practical nurse (LPN) would be appropriate based on the principle of right task of delegation when caring for a client? a. Being willing to perform the task b. Providing feedback to the delegator c. Performing the task based on institutional policies d. Following appropriate supervision while performing the task

c. Performing the task based on institutional policies

As a part of the nursing curriculum, the nursing faculty is teaching nursing students about high-quality clinical delegation experiences and assigned the students to work with nursing mentors. Which skill would the nursing faculty expect the nursing students to develop via this approach? a. Proficiency in delegation b. Application of theory to delegation c. Professional self-confidence in delegation d. Development of clinical judgment in delegation

c. Professional self-confidence in delegation

Which element creates an integrative process that fosters effective delegation decisions by the registered nurse (RN)? a. Ability b. Liability c. Stability d. Ethnicity

c. Stability

Which action is true as related to the role of the registered nurse (RN) in active delegation? a. Providing direct care to a client b. Performing the task on behalf of a delegatee c. Carrying out certain functions as the health care provider d. Directing an unlicensed practical nurse (UNP) to perform certain tasks

d. Directing an unlicensed practical nurse (UNP) to perform certain tasks

Which of the following rights of the "Five Rights of Delegation" would be considered the most important right of delegation? a. Right person b. Right supervision c. Right circumstance d. Right communication and direction

d. Right communication and direction

Which activity performed by the registered nurse (RN) indicates effective delegation? a. Following one-way communication with the delegatee b. Assigning a task to a newly licensed practical nurse (LPN) c. Providing feedback to the delegatee while performing the task d. Supervising and monitoring the licensed practical nurse (LPN) about the different activities

d. Supervising and monitoring the licensed practical nurse (LPN) about the different activities