NUR 213 Managing care: delegation Exam and Already Passed Answers Set.

NUR 213 Managing care: delegation
Exam and Already Passed Answers
2025\2026 Set.
Define Delegation - Answer Transfer of responsibility and authority for an activity to a
"competent" individual.



Who can an RN delegate too? - Answer Another RN, LPN/LVN, AUP or UP.



Can you delegate to a family member that is a nurse? - Answer No



Principles of delegation:

Delegating to other nurses is like.... - Answer Asking for help, we aren't their boss.



Principles of delegation:

Delegating to Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) - Answer We delegate to them most
frequently.



Principles of delegation:

Delegation vs. Assignment: - Answer .Assigned is a routine, delegation is specific to the
patients situation.



Principles of delegation: Delegation vs. Dumping: - Answer delegating the easier out of the 2
things that need to be done.



What can happen to the RN if they delegate to someone whom isn't competent? - Answer
They can be penalized.



What can we delegate to the LPN/LVN? - Answer Monitoring findings.



Reinforcing client teaching that has been taught by an RN first.