Which is the status of the unit secretary as a member of the healthcare team, which is in the
span of control of a registered nurse (RN)?
Devoid of
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Answerable to the nurse
manager Answerable to
the registered nurse
Devoid of performing non-medical tasks
A registered nurse considers the qualification of the unlicensed nursing personnel (UNP)
before delegating a task. Which right of delegation is followed by the nurse?
Task
Person
Direction
Supervisi
on
What work is automatically increased for the delegator when there is a decrease in direct
client care?
Leadership
Supervisi
on
Delegati
on
NRSG Fundamentals Mastery Delegation Exam Questions And Correct Answers 2023-2024 Version
Assignm
ent
Which activity indicates improper follow-through on the part of the delegatee?
Failure to report results
Failure of effective communication
Performing a task in the absence of a
delegator Failure in following guidelines
provided by a delegator
A client who sustained a leg fracture is prescribed intramuscular analgesic medication. Which
healthcare professional can be safely delegated this task?
Registered nurse
(RN) Patient care
associate (PCA)
Licensed practical nurse
(LPN) Unlicensed nursing
practitioner (UNP)
In a health care setting, there are a limited number of unlicensed nursing personnel. Who
would take up the responsibility of delegation in place of the registered nurse?
Charge nurse
Chief nursing
officer Patient
care associate
Licensed practical
nurse
Which healthcare professional would the nurse know is held accountable for the tasks
performed by the patient care associate (PCA)?
Registered nurse (RN)
Licensed vocational nurse
(LVN) Unlicensed assistive
personnel (UAP) Unlicensed
nursing practitioner (UNP)
Who supervises unlicensed nursing personnel (UNPs) in providing care to the client?
Charge
nurse
Nurse
manager
Registered nurse
Patient care
associate
The registered nurse is organizing a community health care program for administering tetanus
vaccinations. Which member of the health care team is most suitable for being delegated the
task of administering vaccinations?
Nursing aide
Certified
technician
Patient care
associate
Licensed practical nurse
A nurse manager transfers the task of caring for a client who has undergone appendectomy
to a registered nurse (RN). Which element of the healthcare system is the RN practicing?
Delegati
on
Leadersh
ip
Supervisi
on
Assignment
Which delegation actions may be performed by unlicensed nursing personnel while caring for
a client?
Teaching the care plan to the
client Infusing intravenous
fluids into the client
Asking the client to wash the hands
before meals Instructing the client to
take specific medications
Instructing the client to wear footwear while walking
What are the three strategies that the nurse can perform while assisting other nurses in
making delegation decisions?
Doin
g
Telli
ng
Asking
Offering
Participat
ing
Which definition of delegation given by the nurse is correct?
Activities undertaken by a group of people who have common interests
Transfer of both accountability and task responsibility from one
person to another An organized and innovative plan that helps
an organization achieve its objectives
Process for the nurse to direct another person to perform nursing tasks and activities
Who is the designated delegator?
Unit secretary
Nurse manager
Registered nurse
Licensed practical
nurse
Which employee should be competent in critical thinking, leadership, communication, and
time management skills?
Charge
nurse
Student
nurse
Registered nurse
Unlicensed
personnel
Licensed practical
nurse
The healthcare team is caring for a client who has undergone surgery for lung cancer. The
client needs respiratory therapy. Which task can be safely delegated to a respiratory therapist
paired with a registered nurse?
Placing a Foley catheter
Assessing the respirations
Placing an intravenous (IV)
catheter Administering patient- [Show Less]