#1
What is delegation in nursing?
Assigning tasks to other healthcare team members
Ignoring tasks that need to be done
Completing all tasks independently
Documenting patient information
#2
Which of the following is a legal responsibility of a nurse?
Ignoring patient requests
Providing care within the scope of practice
Refusing to communicate with other healthcare professionals
Administering medication without authorization
#3
What is the responsibility of a nurse regarding delegated tasks?
Take credit for tasks completed by others
Ensure tasks are completed safely and effectively
Blame others for mistakes
Avoid communicating with healthcare team members
#4
Which of the following is NOT a legal responsibility of a nurse?
Providing culturally sensitive care
Ensuring patient confidentiality
Documenting care accurately
Ignoring patient needs
#5
What is the primary goal of nursing delegation?
Shift responsibility
Increase workload
Improve patient care
Avoid accountability
#6
What does the term 'scope of practice' refer to in nursing?
The range of duties and responsibilities that a nurse is legally allowed to perform
The number of patients a nurse can care for at one time
The location where a nurse is allowed to practice
The amount of paperwork a nurse must complete
#7
What is a primary consideration when delegating nursing tasks?
Convenience for the nurse
Patient safety and care needs
Avoiding work
Experience level of other healthcare professionals
#8
Which of the following best describes the legal implications of nursing delegation?
Nurses cannot delegate any tasks
Nurses can delegate all tasks to unlicensed personnel
Nurses are responsible for tasks they delegate
Nurses can delegate without regard to patient safety
#9
What is the purpose of the Nurse Practice Act?
To limit the scope of nursing practice
To protect patients and regulate nursing practice
To encourage nurses to practice independently
To increase healthcare costs
#10
Which of the following is NOT a factor to consider when delegating tasks?
Scope of practice
Experience and skill level
Nurse's personal preference
Complexity of the task
#11
Which of the following is an example of a task that should NOT be delegated?
Obtaining vital signs
Administering medication
Assisting with activities of daily living
Developing a care plan
#12
What is the role of the registered nurse (RN) in the delegation process?
Only delegate tasks to licensed practical nurses (LPNs)
Delegate all tasks to nursing assistants
Supervise and delegate tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs) within their scope of practice
Delegate tasks to other healthcare professionals without supervision
#13
In which situation is it appropriate for a nurse to delegate a task?
When the nurse wants to avoid work
When the task requires specialized nursing knowledge
When the nurse is unsure of the task
When the patient specifically requests it
#14
What should a nurse do if they feel uncomfortable delegating a task?
Refuse to delegate and complete the task themselves
Delegate the task regardless
Leave the task for the next shift
Ask the patient to perform the task
#15
Which of the following best describes the concept of supervision in nursing delegation?
Close monitoring and controlling of delegated tasks
Ignoring delegated tasks
Avoiding delegation altogether
Shifting responsibility to others
#16
Which of the following is an appropriate reason for a nurse to refuse a delegated task?
The task requires specialized nursing knowledge.
The nurse does not feel like doing it.
The nurse wants to avoid teamwork.
The task is simple and straightforward.