Delegation Exam Questions and
Answers 100% Pass
What order should the nurse follow during the delegation decision-making
process when delegating client care?
1.Assessing the health needs exhibited by the client
2.Assessing the abilities demonstrated by unlicensed personnel
3.Seeking client care issues
4.Ensuring the stability of the client
5. Monitoring the task
6.Providing feedback to unlicensed personnel - ANSWER-The delegation process
starts with assessing the health needs of the client and the skills of unlicensed
personnel (UNP). The key component of delegation decision-making is assessing
the UNP's ability to perform the work, including, safety, critical thinking, stability,
and time. It is also vital to make client care decisions at the same time. The nurse
has to make sure that the client is stable and steady to ensure the best care. The
greater the stability of a client, the more likely the UNP can provide safe client
care. The nurse should then monitor the task being performed by the UNP. The
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,nurse should also maintain an open line of communication with the UNP to seek
client care updates and limitations. The nurse should always provide direct
feedback to the UNP for professional growth and development to improve client
care outcomes.
The registered nurse (RN) is delegating tasks to several health care team members
caring for a client with a bacterial infection and high fever. Which statements by
the registered nurse would be most appropriate for the licensed practical nurse
(LPN)? Select all that apply.
Correct1
"You should administer an antipyretic after the meal."
2
"You should assess the client's condition."
3
"You should change the bed sheets and dress the client every day."
Correct4
"You should administer prescribed antibiotics to the client twice a day."
Correct5
"You should collect data that can be used in the assessment of client's condition." -
ANSWER-The delegator can delegate tasks such as administration of antipyretic
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,for the client who has fever. This particular task should be delegated only to the
licensed nursing personnel, such as LPN. The delegator can delegate the task such
as administration of antiallergic medication to the licensed professional, such as
LPN. The RN is responsible for all the assessments performed, but the UAP or
LPN can collect the data that can be used for the assessment. The RN is
responsible for assessing the client's condition. The RN should delegate basic tasks
such as changing the bed sheets and dressing the client to unlicensed nursing
personnel.
Which client's care can the registered nurse (RN) safely delegate to unlicensed
nursing personnel (UNP) based on the given data?
Correct1
Client A, with chronic hypertension and stable vitals
2
Client B, with drainage from diabetic foot
3
Client C, with myocardial infarction due to atherosclerosis
4
Client D, with foot ulcers from peripheral vascular disease - ANSWER-Care of
client A can be safely delegated because the chronic hypertension with stable vitals
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, is not generally associated with any complications. Client B with drainage from
diabetic foot is at a risk of aggravating foot issues, so this client's care cannot be
safely delegated. Client C with myocardial infarction due to atherosclerosis is at a
risk of cardiovascular instability and care should not be delegated. Client D has a
risk of foot ulcers due to peripheral heart disease so this client's care also cannot be
safely delegated to the UNP.
The nurse is delegating someone to care for a client with diabetes mellitus. Which
instruction given by the nurse better explains the selling relationship with the
delegatee?
1
"Record the client's blood glucose level each morning."
2
"You may approach me for further assistance and questions. Thank you."
3
"I will guide and assist you while you learn how to check the client's blood
glucose."
Correct4
"You will take complete care of the client with diabetes and make sure to record
the blood glucose level." - ANSWER-Selling includes ongoing relationships with
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Answers 100% Pass
What order should the nurse follow during the delegation decision-making
process when delegating client care?
1.Assessing the health needs exhibited by the client
2.Assessing the abilities demonstrated by unlicensed personnel
3.Seeking client care issues
4.Ensuring the stability of the client
5. Monitoring the task
6.Providing feedback to unlicensed personnel - ANSWER-The delegation process
starts with assessing the health needs of the client and the skills of unlicensed
personnel (UNP). The key component of delegation decision-making is assessing
the UNP's ability to perform the work, including, safety, critical thinking, stability,
and time. It is also vital to make client care decisions at the same time. The nurse
has to make sure that the client is stable and steady to ensure the best care. The
greater the stability of a client, the more likely the UNP can provide safe client
care. The nurse should then monitor the task being performed by the UNP. The
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,nurse should also maintain an open line of communication with the UNP to seek
client care updates and limitations. The nurse should always provide direct
feedback to the UNP for professional growth and development to improve client
care outcomes.
The registered nurse (RN) is delegating tasks to several health care team members
caring for a client with a bacterial infection and high fever. Which statements by
the registered nurse would be most appropriate for the licensed practical nurse
(LPN)? Select all that apply.
Correct1
"You should administer an antipyretic after the meal."
2
"You should assess the client's condition."
3
"You should change the bed sheets and dress the client every day."
Correct4
"You should administer prescribed antibiotics to the client twice a day."
Correct5
"You should collect data that can be used in the assessment of client's condition." -
ANSWER-The delegator can delegate tasks such as administration of antipyretic
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,for the client who has fever. This particular task should be delegated only to the
licensed nursing personnel, such as LPN. The delegator can delegate the task such
as administration of antiallergic medication to the licensed professional, such as
LPN. The RN is responsible for all the assessments performed, but the UAP or
LPN can collect the data that can be used for the assessment. The RN is
responsible for assessing the client's condition. The RN should delegate basic tasks
such as changing the bed sheets and dressing the client to unlicensed nursing
personnel.
Which client's care can the registered nurse (RN) safely delegate to unlicensed
nursing personnel (UNP) based on the given data?
Correct1
Client A, with chronic hypertension and stable vitals
2
Client B, with drainage from diabetic foot
3
Client C, with myocardial infarction due to atherosclerosis
4
Client D, with foot ulcers from peripheral vascular disease - ANSWER-Care of
client A can be safely delegated because the chronic hypertension with stable vitals
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, is not generally associated with any complications. Client B with drainage from
diabetic foot is at a risk of aggravating foot issues, so this client's care cannot be
safely delegated. Client C with myocardial infarction due to atherosclerosis is at a
risk of cardiovascular instability and care should not be delegated. Client D has a
risk of foot ulcers due to peripheral heart disease so this client's care also cannot be
safely delegated to the UNP.
The nurse is delegating someone to care for a client with diabetes mellitus. Which
instruction given by the nurse better explains the selling relationship with the
delegatee?
1
"Record the client's blood glucose level each morning."
2
"You may approach me for further assistance and questions. Thank you."
3
"I will guide and assist you while you learn how to check the client's blood
glucose."
Correct4
"You will take complete care of the client with diabetes and make sure to record
the blood glucose level." - ANSWER-Selling includes ongoing relationships with
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