NUR 254 FINAL EXAM WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
delegation correct answers >> transfer of responsibility for
the performance of a task from one individual to another while
retaining accountability for the outcome
purpose of delegation correct answers >> helps nurses meet
expectations of the hospital, develops trust and a relationship
between RN and UAP/LPN
delegating effectively correct answers >> nurse must
understand skill level of person they're delegating to
Who can RN delegate to? correct answers >> UAP, LPN, RN
Who can LPN delegate to? correct answers >> UAP
Who can UAP delegate to? correct answers >> no one
UAP responsibilities correct answers >> accountable for
accepting task delegated and actions performed, you have
responsibility to not accept task if uncomfortable
UAP typical duties correct answers >> I & O, VS, changing
(clothes), feeding, cleaning patient, toileting, weight, ambulation,
turning ,
, 5 rights of delegation correct answers >> right task, right
circumstance, right patient, right directions, right supervision and
evaluation
right task correct answers >> within the scope of the
UAP/LPN may be performed with a predictable outcome, no
ongoing assessment, decision making, and interpretation, life of
pt. NOT endangered
Right circumstance correct answers >> appropriate patient
setting, available resources
right person correct answers >> person delegating task must
be delegating to an ABLE person and on CORRECT patient
right direction and communication correct answers >> clear,
concise description of tasks-->objective explained
right supervision and eval correct answers >> appropriate
monitoring, eval, intervention(as needed), feedback provided
legal aspects of student correct answers >> student are
responsible and liable for own acts
held at same skill and competence as nurse
improving delegation correct answers >> mindfulness in
communication-->explai to person you delegate to WHAT theyre
doing and WHY/HOW
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
delegation correct answers >> transfer of responsibility for
the performance of a task from one individual to another while
retaining accountability for the outcome
purpose of delegation correct answers >> helps nurses meet
expectations of the hospital, develops trust and a relationship
between RN and UAP/LPN
delegating effectively correct answers >> nurse must
understand skill level of person they're delegating to
Who can RN delegate to? correct answers >> UAP, LPN, RN
Who can LPN delegate to? correct answers >> UAP
Who can UAP delegate to? correct answers >> no one
UAP responsibilities correct answers >> accountable for
accepting task delegated and actions performed, you have
responsibility to not accept task if uncomfortable
UAP typical duties correct answers >> I & O, VS, changing
(clothes), feeding, cleaning patient, toileting, weight, ambulation,
turning ,
, 5 rights of delegation correct answers >> right task, right
circumstance, right patient, right directions, right supervision and
evaluation
right task correct answers >> within the scope of the
UAP/LPN may be performed with a predictable outcome, no
ongoing assessment, decision making, and interpretation, life of
pt. NOT endangered
Right circumstance correct answers >> appropriate patient
setting, available resources
right person correct answers >> person delegating task must
be delegating to an ABLE person and on CORRECT patient
right direction and communication correct answers >> clear,
concise description of tasks-->objective explained
right supervision and eval correct answers >> appropriate
monitoring, eval, intervention(as needed), feedback provided
legal aspects of student correct answers >> student are
responsible and liable for own acts
held at same skill and competence as nurse
improving delegation correct answers >> mindfulness in
communication-->explai to person you delegate to WHAT theyre
doing and WHY/HOW
