Exam 11: Delegating Successfully

The novice nurse manager is hesitant to delegate tasks to competent, experienced staff nurses. Fear of which factor is most likely to explain this hesitancy?

The nurse manager needs to delegate specific tasks to the charge nurse of the unit. Which action is an appropriate use of delegation?

During the first staff meeting, a newly promoted nurse manager says, "I would like a commitment from all the nurses to review and improve the way delegation is done on the unit." Why would the manager be interested in delegation? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

What action is necessary by a delegate accepting delegation?

Which situations are examples of the nurse directing rather than delegating? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

A healthcare organization has provided intensive education to staff regarding benefits and correct methods of delegation. Why has the organization spent the time and money to sponsor these sessions? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

The nurse prepares the medication ordered for the client. The nurse asks the nurse assistant to give the medication when the client receives breakfast and to report on the task at its completion. The nurse assistant agrees. Which component of the steps of delegation was violated by this request?

Which situations are examples of ineffective delegation? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

Which is the most important reason that practicing and mastering effective delegation skills is essential for nurses?

The nurse supervisor would like to delegate accreditation preparation activities to the nurse manager. The manager is unsure of what is expected and has no experience with accreditation. How should the manager respond? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

The staff nurse job description states that the nurse is responsible for attending hospital committee meetings as assigned. The nurse manager asking the staff member to attend a risk management meeting is an example of which concept?

A nurse says, "I am always worried that I will be liable if someone I delegate a task to does something that hurts the client." What is the manager's best response to this concern?

The nursing supervisor is assessing a unit that has received several written complaints. The nurse manager seems overwhelmed and stressed trying to address many client situations. The charge nurse is trying to help everyone at once. Based on this assessment, what might this supervisor conclude? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

The nursing supervisor states, "I really don't have the time to delegate this task to a nurse manager. I can do it faster!" What is the most likely basis for this statement?

The nurse has attended a "how to" refresher course on successful delegation. Which statement indicates successful learning has taken place?

Which statement represents a situation is which delegation is ineffective or inappropriate?

In order to delegate, what must be present? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

Which statement made by the nurse manager is an example of the first step of delegation?

A newly licensed nurse is concerned about the legal aspects of delegation. What is the most important question for the nurse to consider prior to delegating a task?

For the nurse to effectively and legally delegate, which document must be consulted and followed to reduce the likelihood of liability?