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1. After assigning a task, the delegator makes sure that the instructions are
clear so that the delegatee can provide feedback related to the task. Which
delegation right is referred to in this situation?
A. Task
B. Person
C. Direction
D. Supervision: D
RAT: Ensuring that the delegatee has a clear understanding of how to provide
feedback related to the task refers to the right supervision. Knowing whether the
task is appropriate to the delegatee based on institutional policies and procedures
refers to the right task. Knowing whether the delegatee has the knowledge and
experience to perform the specific task safely refers to the right person. Knowing
whether the delegatee understands the assignment and directions of the task refers
to the delegation of right direction.
2. The registered nurse is teaching the student nurse about the concepts of
delegation. Which response given by the student nurse indicates the need for
further teaching?
A. "Delegation always involves two individuals."
B. "Delegation is the transfer of accountability while retaining responsibility."
C. "Delegation is an important strategy for client safety and quality of client
care."
D. "Delegation has five 'rights' that would be followed in the process of
delegation.": B
RAT: Delegation is the transfer of the responsibility for the task, while the final
accountability is always retained with the delegator. Delegation involves the del-
egator and the delegatee. Delegation is an important strategy for ensuring client
safety and quality of client care. Delegation has five "rights" that are to be followed
throughout the delegation process: right task, right person, right circumstance, right
direction/communication, and right supervision.
3. The registered nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about lead-
ership principles. Which statement made by a nursing student indicates the
need for further teaching?
A. "A leader has a formal position."
B. "A leader intervenes with courage."
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