Nursing Delegation and Legal Responsibilities Quiz

Delegation involves assigning tasks to other members of the healthcare team.

A legal responsibility of a nurse is to provide care within the defined scope of practice.

The nurse's responsibility is to ensure delegated tasks are completed safely and effectively.

Ignoring patient needs is not a legal responsibility of a nurse.

The primary goal of nursing delegation is to improve patient care.

Scope of practice refers to the legal range of duties and responsibilities a nurse can perform.

Patient safety and care needs are primary considerations when delegating nursing tasks.

Nurses remain responsible for the tasks they delegate.

The purpose of the Nurse Practice Act is to protect patients and regulate nursing practice.

The nurse's personal preference is not a factor to consider when delegating tasks.

Developing a care plan is an example of a task that should not be delegated.

Registered nurses supervise and delegate tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel within their scope of practice.

Delegation is appropriate when the task requires specialized nursing knowledge.

If uncomfortable, nurses should refuse to delegate and complete the task themselves.

Supervision in nursing delegation involves close monitoring and controlling of delegated tasks.

Refusal of a delegated task is appropriate if it requires specialized nursing knowledge.