Delegation Flashcards
(20 cards)
What is the primary purpose of delegation in nursing?
To ensure that patient care is delivered efficiently and safely by utilizing the skills of various team members.
True or False: A nurse can delegate any task to a nursing assistant.
False
Fill in the blank: Delegation involves the transfer of ________ for a specific task to another individual.
responsibility
Which of the following tasks can a nurse delegate to a nursing assistant? A) Administering medication B) Bathing a patient C) Assessing vital signs
B) Bathing a patient
What is one key factor a nurse must consider before delegating a task?
The complexity of the task and the competence of the delegatee.
True or False: Delegation is the same as abdication of responsibility.
False
In the delegation process, the nurse must provide clear ________ to the delegatee.
instructions
Which of the following is NOT a principle of delegation? A) The task must be appropriate for delegation B) The delegatee must be competent C) The nurse must micromanage the task
C) The nurse must micromanage the task
What should a nurse do after delegating a task?
Monitor the performance and outcomes of the delegated task.
Fill in the blank: The nurse remains ________ for the outcome of the delegated task.
accountable
Which of the following is an example of appropriate delegation? A) Assigning a UAP to give a bed bath B) Asking a UAP to administer IV medications C) Assigning an RN to perform a patient assessment
A) Assigning a UAP to give a bed bath
True or False: Delegation can improve team efficiency and patient care.
True
What is the role of the nursing supervisor in the delegation process?
To oversee and support the delegation process among nursing staff.
Fill in the blank: The nurse must assess the ________ of the patient before delegating tasks.
needs
Which of the following is a common barrier to effective delegation? A) Clear communication B) Trust in team members C) Fear of losing control
C) Fear of losing control
What is the importance of feedback in the delegation process?
It helps ensure that the delegated task is performed correctly and allows for adjustments as needed.
True or False: Delegation is only applicable in hospital settings.
False
What is the nurse’s responsibility regarding the education of the delegatee?
To ensure that the delegatee has received adequate training and understands the task.
Which of the following is an example of a task that should NOT be delegated? A) Taking vital signs B) Administering medications C) Documenting patient care
B) Administering medications
What are the 5 rights of delegation?
right task, right circumstances, right person, right direction/communication, right supervision/evaluation.
