#1
Which of the following best describes nursing delegation?
Transferring all responsibilities to subordinates
Transferring authority to perform a task while retaining accountability for the outcome
Ignoring tasks that are not within a nurse's job description
Assigning tasks randomly without considering competency
#2
What is one key factor to consider when delegating nursing tasks?
The complexity of the task
The availability of resources
The seniority of the nurse
The cost-effectiveness of the task
#3
Which of the following is an appropriate task for a nurse to delegate to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
Administering medications
Performing a head-to-toe assessment
Developing a care plan
Assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs)
#4
What is the primary goal of nursing delegation?
To decrease workload for nurses
To transfer all responsibilities to others
To ensure safe and efficient patient care
To avoid involvement in patient care tasks
#5
What is one potential consequence of improper delegation in nursing?
Improved patient outcomes
Increased nurse satisfaction
Enhanced teamwork
Patient harm
#6
When delegating nursing tasks, which of the following is NOT a crucial component?
Clear communication
Establishing trust
Avoiding documentation
Providing adequate supervision
#7
Which of the following is a responsibility of the nurse when delegating tasks?
Blaming subordinates for any errors
Ensuring the task is within the legal scope of practice
Avoiding any involvement in the delegated task
Micromanaging every step of the task
#8
When delegating a task, what should the nurse provide to the delegatee?
Limited information to avoid confusion
Clear instructions and expectations
No guidance to encourage independent decision-making
No supervision to promote autonomy
#9
What is the importance of documentation in the nursing delegation process?
To assign blame in case of errors
To prove the nurse's superiority
To ensure accountability and track patient care
To avoid any responsibility for delegated tasks
#10
What does the term 'upward delegation' refer to in nursing?
Delegating tasks to higher-level personnel
Refusing to delegate tasks
Seeking guidance and assistance from higher authority
Ignoring instructions from supervisors
#11
In the nursing delegation process, what does 'right supervision' entail?
Directly performing the delegated task
Monitoring and evaluating the task performance
Leaving the task entirely to the subordinate
Avoiding any interaction with the subordinate
#12
Which of the following is a strategy to promote effective nursing delegation?
Micromanaging every delegated task
Providing vague instructions to foster creativity
Ignoring the competence level of delegatees
Providing education and training for delegatees
#13
Which of the following is a legal consideration in nursing delegation?
Ignoring state nursing regulations
Delegating tasks outside the scope of practice
Failing to document delegated tasks
Ensuring competency of delegatees
#14
What role does the nurse's competence play in effective delegation?
It is irrelevant to the delegation process
It determines the tasks that can be delegated
It decreases the need for supervision
It increases the workload of the nurse
#15
What is the role of feedback in the nursing delegation process?
To avoid any interaction with delegatees
To provide guidance and improvement opportunities
To blame delegatees for errors
To discourage teamwork