N262 DELEGATION EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++ LATEST
UPDATE
What is the process of assigning?
Process of transferring responsibility, authority, accountability of patient care to another
member of the healthcare team
What is the process of delegating?
Transferring authority and responsibility to another team member while retaining
accountability
What is supervising?
Process of directing, monitoring, & evaluating the performance of tasks by another
member of the health care team
Part of delegation!
What questions should be asked when you receive a new assignment?
*Review the assignment
*Is it within your scope?
*Do you have the skills to safely care for the patient(s)?
*Are you prepared to assume accountability for the care?
What factors should be considered when delegating a task?
, State Nurse Practice Act
*Hospital policies and procedures
*Job descriptions
*Staff competencies
*Clinical situation
*Professional standards
*Patient needs
*Legal responsibilities
What activities are not allowed to be delegated?
*Initial assessments
*Nursing process
*Patient education
What are the general responsibilities of an LPN?
Care for stable clients
*Reinforcement of education
*Administer oral medication
*May calculate and monitor IV fluids and IVPB medications (depends on setting)
What are the general responsibilities of an assistive personnel?
*Basic hygiene
*Assistance with ADLs
*Vital signs
*I/O's
*Stocking, transporting, clerical skills
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++ LATEST
UPDATE
What is the process of assigning?
Process of transferring responsibility, authority, accountability of patient care to another
member of the healthcare team
What is the process of delegating?
Transferring authority and responsibility to another team member while retaining
accountability
What is supervising?
Process of directing, monitoring, & evaluating the performance of tasks by another
member of the health care team
Part of delegation!
What questions should be asked when you receive a new assignment?
*Review the assignment
*Is it within your scope?
*Do you have the skills to safely care for the patient(s)?
*Are you prepared to assume accountability for the care?
What factors should be considered when delegating a task?
, State Nurse Practice Act
*Hospital policies and procedures
*Job descriptions
*Staff competencies
*Clinical situation
*Professional standards
*Patient needs
*Legal responsibilities
What activities are not allowed to be delegated?
*Initial assessments
*Nursing process
*Patient education
What are the general responsibilities of an LPN?
Care for stable clients
*Reinforcement of education
*Administer oral medication
*May calculate and monitor IV fluids and IVPB medications (depends on setting)
What are the general responsibilities of an assistive personnel?
*Basic hygiene
*Assistance with ADLs
*Vital signs
*I/O's
*Stocking, transporting, clerical skills
