RN 400A FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS 2026 EDITION
What is an inappropriate reason for delegation?
A) To empower subordinates by "stretching" them in their work assignment
B) To free the manager to address more complex unit needs
C) The manager does not find the task intellectually challenging.
D) Someone else is better qualified to do the task. - ANS C) The manager does not find the
task intellectually challenging.
A performance appraisal states that the manager often under delegates. What is potential cause
of this delegation error?
A) A high degree of trust in subordinates
B) A democratic leadership style
C) A need for perfectionism
D) Sufficient time to accomplish unit goals alone - ANS C) A need for perfectionism
A manager needs to delegate some tasks. What consideration should the manager prioritize
when identifying the appropriate person to whom to delegate a specific task?
A) Whose turn it is to delegate a task B) The qualifications of the person regarding the task
C) The fiscal cost of delegating the task
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,D) Whether the person has experience with similar tasks - ANS B) The qualifications of the
person regarding the task
A nurse-manager delegates many tasks in the course of a day. Which practice should the
manager reconsider or discontinue?
A) The manager grants temporary authority to support completion of a delegated task.
B) The manager confirms that the person to whom a task is delegated is adequately qualified.
C) The manager provides employees with exact instructions for each step of completing the
task.
D) The manager asks for regular updates from the employee when tasks take a long time. -
ANS C) The manager provides employees with exact instructions for each step of completing
the task.
A manager's subordinate is having difficulty carrying out a delegated task. What is the
manager's best initial action?
A) Release the subordinate from the task so he or she will not become demoralized.
B) Be available to the employee as a role model and resource for the task.
C) Assign another more experienced employee to help with the task.
D) Reassign the employee a different, less complex task. - ANS B) Be available to the
employee as a role model and resource for the task.
What principle should guide the nurse's delegation of tasks to unlicensed nursing assistive
personnel (NAP)?
A) It is safe to assume that the NAP has at least a high school diploma as a minimum hiring
criterion.
B) Like all members of the care team, NAP stands to lose their licensure in case of negligent
practice.
C) No federal or community standards have been established for training the broad
classification of NAP.
D) The nurse is protected from liability when allowing the NAP to perform only those tasks the
employer includes in their job description. - ANS C) No federal or community standards have
been established for training the broad classification of NAP.
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, Which statement is true regarding the general delegation liability of the registered nurse (RN)?
A) It is minimal because subordinates alone are held accountable for practicing within the
accepted scope of practice for their job classification.
B) It is high because the RN is automatically held liable for the tasks delegated to all recognized
subordinates.
C) It is reduced when the RN delegates appropriately and supervises the completion of the
tasks.
D) It is avoided entirely as long as the nurse delegates only other licensed personnel - ANS C)
It is reduced when the RN delegates appropriately and supervises the completion of the tasks.
What action should the nurse-manager perform when supporting the delegation of a task to a
subordinate?
A) Holding the subordinate's professional development as the highest priority
B) Frequently reassuring the employee that if they are incapable of completing a delegated task,
it will be reassigned
C) Drafting a preliminary plan of how the task will be redone if the outcome does not meet
stated expectations
D) Occasionally providing learning or "stretching" opportunities for employees - ANS D)
Occasionally providing learning or "stretching" opportunities for employees
Periodically during the day, the RN checks with the team members to determine whether they
are having difficulty completing their assigned tasks. This describes which manager role?
A) Skills evaluation
B) Client safety
C) Effective delegation
D) Micromanagement - ANS D) Micromanagement
A member of the team has been delegated some tasks and reports, "I've been given too much
to do and I'm not going to be able to complete the work on time." What is the RN's best initial
action?
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ANSWERS 100% PASS 2026 EDITION
What is an inappropriate reason for delegation?
A) To empower subordinates by "stretching" them in their work assignment
B) To free the manager to address more complex unit needs
C) The manager does not find the task intellectually challenging.
D) Someone else is better qualified to do the task. - ANS C) The manager does not find the
task intellectually challenging.
A performance appraisal states that the manager often under delegates. What is potential cause
of this delegation error?
A) A high degree of trust in subordinates
B) A democratic leadership style
C) A need for perfectionism
D) Sufficient time to accomplish unit goals alone - ANS C) A need for perfectionism
A manager needs to delegate some tasks. What consideration should the manager prioritize
when identifying the appropriate person to whom to delegate a specific task?
A) Whose turn it is to delegate a task B) The qualifications of the person regarding the task
C) The fiscal cost of delegating the task
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,D) Whether the person has experience with similar tasks - ANS B) The qualifications of the
person regarding the task
A nurse-manager delegates many tasks in the course of a day. Which practice should the
manager reconsider or discontinue?
A) The manager grants temporary authority to support completion of a delegated task.
B) The manager confirms that the person to whom a task is delegated is adequately qualified.
C) The manager provides employees with exact instructions for each step of completing the
task.
D) The manager asks for regular updates from the employee when tasks take a long time. -
ANS C) The manager provides employees with exact instructions for each step of completing
the task.
A manager's subordinate is having difficulty carrying out a delegated task. What is the
manager's best initial action?
A) Release the subordinate from the task so he or she will not become demoralized.
B) Be available to the employee as a role model and resource for the task.
C) Assign another more experienced employee to help with the task.
D) Reassign the employee a different, less complex task. - ANS B) Be available to the
employee as a role model and resource for the task.
What principle should guide the nurse's delegation of tasks to unlicensed nursing assistive
personnel (NAP)?
A) It is safe to assume that the NAP has at least a high school diploma as a minimum hiring
criterion.
B) Like all members of the care team, NAP stands to lose their licensure in case of negligent
practice.
C) No federal or community standards have been established for training the broad
classification of NAP.
D) The nurse is protected from liability when allowing the NAP to perform only those tasks the
employer includes in their job description. - ANS C) No federal or community standards have
been established for training the broad classification of NAP.
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, Which statement is true regarding the general delegation liability of the registered nurse (RN)?
A) It is minimal because subordinates alone are held accountable for practicing within the
accepted scope of practice for their job classification.
B) It is high because the RN is automatically held liable for the tasks delegated to all recognized
subordinates.
C) It is reduced when the RN delegates appropriately and supervises the completion of the
tasks.
D) It is avoided entirely as long as the nurse delegates only other licensed personnel - ANS C)
It is reduced when the RN delegates appropriately and supervises the completion of the tasks.
What action should the nurse-manager perform when supporting the delegation of a task to a
subordinate?
A) Holding the subordinate's professional development as the highest priority
B) Frequently reassuring the employee that if they are incapable of completing a delegated task,
it will be reassigned
C) Drafting a preliminary plan of how the task will be redone if the outcome does not meet
stated expectations
D) Occasionally providing learning or "stretching" opportunities for employees - ANS D)
Occasionally providing learning or "stretching" opportunities for employees
Periodically during the day, the RN checks with the team members to determine whether they
are having difficulty completing their assigned tasks. This describes which manager role?
A) Skills evaluation
B) Client safety
C) Effective delegation
D) Micromanagement - ANS D) Micromanagement
A member of the team has been delegated some tasks and reports, "I've been given too much
to do and I'm not going to be able to complete the work on time." What is the RN's best initial
action?
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