Deck 4: Delegation

Question 1

Whether or not your state allows you to perform a particular task relates to which of the five rights of delegation?

A) The right task
B) The right circumstances
C) The right person
D) The right supervision

Answer 1

The right task

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a task that can be delegated to you?

A) Perform a sterile dressing change.
B) Insert an intravenous catheter.
C) Develop a care plan for a new resident.
D) Re-position a person in bed.

Answer 2

Re-position a person in bed.

Question 3

Before a nurse delegates a task to you,the nurse must know which of the following?

A) Whether you have met the person before or not
B) If you are willing to perform the task
C) How long your shift is for the day
D) What your role is in the agency

Answer 3

What your role is in the agency

Question 4

The five rights of delegation involve:

A) The right task,the right circumstances,the right person,the right directions and communication,and the right supervision.
B) The right law,the right job description,the right policies and procedures,the right training,and the right communication and supervision.
C) The right task,the right job description,the right person,the right training,and the right supervision.
D) The right job description,the right task,the right person,the right directions and communication,and the right supervision.

Question 5

Does a nurse have to delegate a task to you?

A) Yes,if the task is in your job description.
B) Yes,if the nurse teaches you how to perform the task.
C) No.The nurse makes delegation decisions that are best for the person.
D) No.The nurse performs the task unless he or she is busy.

Question 6

When you agree to perform a delegated task,you are responsible for your own actions.

Question 7

Which nursing team members can delegate?

A) Physicians
B) Therapists
C) LVNs
D) Nursing assistants

Question 8

You can refuse to perform a delegated task if:

A) You are too busy
B) You do not like the task
C) It is the end of your shift and you are ready to go home
D) The task is not in your job description

Question 9

The delegating nurse must be present with you when you are performing home care.

Question 10

A nurse can delegate:

A) Responsibilities
B) Accountability
C) The five rights of delegation
D) Tasks