NSG 441, Exam 2, Module 3, Chapter 12 Questions With
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Aspects of the nursing process that cannot be delegated (8)
Correct Answers Performing an assessment
Formulating a nursing diagnosis
Developing and updating a plan of care
Evaluating the patient progress
Communicating with health-care providers
Implementing orders from health-care providers
Providing teaching to patient and/or family
Evaluating patient status and triage
Assignment (2) Correct Answers Distribution of work that each
staff member is responsible for during a given time period
When assigning tasks, nurse leaders and managers must
Ensure the activity is within the individual's scope of practice.
Authority Correct Answers legal right of an RN to delegate
specific tasks to other RNs or a competent LPN/LVN or UAP
Authority Is based on what Correct Answers state nurse practice
act and should also be reflected in a nurse's job description
, Breaking Down Barriers: Nurse leaders and managers must (4)
Correct Answers Hold all staff accountable to principles
addressed in the job description.
Provide periodic feedback related to the delegation process.
Focus efforts on creating a supportive environment that
promotes effective communication and teamwork.
Identify strategies to improve the delegation process.
Breaking Down Barriers: Organizational responsibilities (2)
Correct Answers Establishment of guidelines, policies, and
procedures that support the delegation
Inclusion of delegation in the job descriptions of all nursing
Can an LPN/LVN cannot assign or delegate to an RN. Correct
Answers NO
Challenges of Delegation (3) Correct Answers When
ineffective, delegation can jeopardize the provision of safe and
quality patient care in a timely manner and can result in missed
care or omitted care.
Another challenge is the potential conflict between the delegator
and the delegate that may arise.
Barriers to effective delegation can be related to the delegator,
the delegate, and leadership and management.
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Aspects of the nursing process that cannot be delegated (8)
Correct Answers Performing an assessment
Formulating a nursing diagnosis
Developing and updating a plan of care
Evaluating the patient progress
Communicating with health-care providers
Implementing orders from health-care providers
Providing teaching to patient and/or family
Evaluating patient status and triage
Assignment (2) Correct Answers Distribution of work that each
staff member is responsible for during a given time period
When assigning tasks, nurse leaders and managers must
Ensure the activity is within the individual's scope of practice.
Authority Correct Answers legal right of an RN to delegate
specific tasks to other RNs or a competent LPN/LVN or UAP
Authority Is based on what Correct Answers state nurse practice
act and should also be reflected in a nurse's job description
, Breaking Down Barriers: Nurse leaders and managers must (4)
Correct Answers Hold all staff accountable to principles
addressed in the job description.
Provide periodic feedback related to the delegation process.
Focus efforts on creating a supportive environment that
promotes effective communication and teamwork.
Identify strategies to improve the delegation process.
Breaking Down Barriers: Organizational responsibilities (2)
Correct Answers Establishment of guidelines, policies, and
procedures that support the delegation
Inclusion of delegation in the job descriptions of all nursing
Can an LPN/LVN cannot assign or delegate to an RN. Correct
Answers NO
Challenges of Delegation (3) Correct Answers When
ineffective, delegation can jeopardize the provision of safe and
quality patient care in a timely manner and can result in missed
care or omitted care.
Another challenge is the potential conflict between the delegator
and the delegate that may arise.
Barriers to effective delegation can be related to the delegator,
the delegate, and leadership and management.
