N471 EXAM 3 NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM TEST
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1. What are the three components of delegation?
A. Assessment, planning, evaluation
B. Responsibility, accountability, and authority
C. Supervision, evaluation, feedback
D. Assignment, direction, oversight
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The three components of delegation are responsibility
(obligation to accomplish a task), accountability (ownership for
results), and authority (right to act). These must be transferred
together for effective delegation.
2. When delegating a task, who remains accountable for the
outcome?
A. The delegatee
B. The delegator (RN)
C. The patient
D. The hospital administrator
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,Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The delegator (RN) retains accountability for the task
and its outcome, even after transferring authority to the delegatee.
Accountability cannot be delegated.
3. In New York State, what is the unique definition of
delegation?
A. Assigning tasks to any staff member
B. Assigning activities within a licensed professional's scope to
another licensee with similar knowledge, skill, and judgment
C. Assigning tasks to unlicensed personnel
D. Transferring all nursing responsibilities to another nurse
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: NYS uniquely defines delegation as assigning activities
within a licensed professional's scope to another licensee with
similar knowledge, skill, and judgment. This differs from most other
states.
4. What is the definition of "work allocation" in New York
State?
A. Delegating nursing tasks to LPNs
B. Assigning non-professional healthcare tasks to an unlicensed
individual who is trained and competent
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,C. Transferring authority to another RN
D. Supervising UAPs
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Work allocation (assignment) is the designation of non-
professional healthcare tasks to an unlicensed individual who is
trained and competent. No transfer of authority occurs.
5. According to the Nurse Practice Act, Article 139 of NYS
Education Law, RNs are:
A. Dependent practitioners requiring physician supervision
B. Independent practitioners who do not require supervision
C. Supervised by LPNs
D. Only able to practice in hospitals
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Article 139 states registered professional nurses are
independent practitioners and do NOT require supervision when
providing nursing care to individuals or groups.
6. Which statement best describes the scope of practice for
LPNs in New York State?
A. Independent practitioners with full autonomy
B. Dependent practitioners who must practice under supervision
of an RN or other licensed provider
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, C. Able to perform all RN functions
D. Cannot provide any patient care
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: LPNs are dependent practitioners who must practice
under the supervision of an RN or other licensed healthcare
provider as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.
7. In home care settings in NYS, how must RN supervision of
LPNs occur?
A. RN must be on-site at all times
B. RN must be immediately available by phone
C. No supervision is required
D. LPN can practice independently
Correct Answer: B
*Rationale: In home care, the RN must be immediately available
by phone to the LPN. In long-term care, the RN must be on site at
least 8 hours per day and immediately available by phone at all
other times.*
8. True or false: RNs and LPNs can delegate nursing tasks to
UAPs in New York State.
A. True
B. False
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BANK| N471 EXAM 3 REVIEW WITH COMPLETE 450
REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW!!)
1. What are the three components of delegation?
A. Assessment, planning, evaluation
B. Responsibility, accountability, and authority
C. Supervision, evaluation, feedback
D. Assignment, direction, oversight
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The three components of delegation are responsibility
(obligation to accomplish a task), accountability (ownership for
results), and authority (right to act). These must be transferred
together for effective delegation.
2. When delegating a task, who remains accountable for the
outcome?
A. The delegatee
B. The delegator (RN)
C. The patient
D. The hospital administrator
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,Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The delegator (RN) retains accountability for the task
and its outcome, even after transferring authority to the delegatee.
Accountability cannot be delegated.
3. In New York State, what is the unique definition of
delegation?
A. Assigning tasks to any staff member
B. Assigning activities within a licensed professional's scope to
another licensee with similar knowledge, skill, and judgment
C. Assigning tasks to unlicensed personnel
D. Transferring all nursing responsibilities to another nurse
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: NYS uniquely defines delegation as assigning activities
within a licensed professional's scope to another licensee with
similar knowledge, skill, and judgment. This differs from most other
states.
4. What is the definition of "work allocation" in New York
State?
A. Delegating nursing tasks to LPNs
B. Assigning non-professional healthcare tasks to an unlicensed
individual who is trained and competent
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,C. Transferring authority to another RN
D. Supervising UAPs
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Work allocation (assignment) is the designation of non-
professional healthcare tasks to an unlicensed individual who is
trained and competent. No transfer of authority occurs.
5. According to the Nurse Practice Act, Article 139 of NYS
Education Law, RNs are:
A. Dependent practitioners requiring physician supervision
B. Independent practitioners who do not require supervision
C. Supervised by LPNs
D. Only able to practice in hospitals
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Article 139 states registered professional nurses are
independent practitioners and do NOT require supervision when
providing nursing care to individuals or groups.
6. Which statement best describes the scope of practice for
LPNs in New York State?
A. Independent practitioners with full autonomy
B. Dependent practitioners who must practice under supervision
of an RN or other licensed provider
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, C. Able to perform all RN functions
D. Cannot provide any patient care
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: LPNs are dependent practitioners who must practice
under the supervision of an RN or other licensed healthcare
provider as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.
7. In home care settings in NYS, how must RN supervision of
LPNs occur?
A. RN must be on-site at all times
B. RN must be immediately available by phone
C. No supervision is required
D. LPN can practice independently
Correct Answer: B
*Rationale: In home care, the RN must be immediately available
by phone to the LPN. In long-term care, the RN must be on site at
least 8 hours per day and immediately available by phone at all
other times.*
8. True or false: RNs and LPNs can delegate nursing tasks to
UAPs in New York State.
A. True
B. False
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