Delegation NUR1020 Test With Complete
Solution
Care coordination - Answer is foundational to the health care reform goals of improving
the quality of care for individuals and populations via the efficient and effective use of
resources.
What is delegation? - Answer Transfer of responsibility for the performance of an
activity from one individual to another while accountability for the outcome is retained.
RN delegator is responsible for the following: - Answer The act of delegating
Supervising the performance of the delegated tasks
Assessment and follow-up
Interventions or change in plan
Five Rights of Delegation - Answer right task
right circumstance
right person
right direction/communication
right supervision/evaluation
Four C's of initial delegation - Answer Is it....
CLEAR—is what I am saying understood
CONCISE—Have I confused the direction by giving too much unnecessary information
CORRECT—Do the directions follow policy, procedure, job description and the law
COMPLETE—Does it give all the information necessary to complete the task
Unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) (client care assistant, nurse's aide, certified
nursing assistant): - Answer Most stable Patient
bed making, bathing, feeding, ambulating, general activities of daily living
A licensed practical nurse (LPN): - Answer Chronic Patient performs nursing actions
tube feeding
NG tube (suctioning)
Foley (catheterization)
Solution
Care coordination - Answer is foundational to the health care reform goals of improving
the quality of care for individuals and populations via the efficient and effective use of
resources.
What is delegation? - Answer Transfer of responsibility for the performance of an
activity from one individual to another while accountability for the outcome is retained.
RN delegator is responsible for the following: - Answer The act of delegating
Supervising the performance of the delegated tasks
Assessment and follow-up
Interventions or change in plan
Five Rights of Delegation - Answer right task
right circumstance
right person
right direction/communication
right supervision/evaluation
Four C's of initial delegation - Answer Is it....
CLEAR—is what I am saying understood
CONCISE—Have I confused the direction by giving too much unnecessary information
CORRECT—Do the directions follow policy, procedure, job description and the law
COMPLETE—Does it give all the information necessary to complete the task
Unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) (client care assistant, nurse's aide, certified
nursing assistant): - Answer Most stable Patient
bed making, bathing, feeding, ambulating, general activities of daily living
A licensed practical nurse (LPN): - Answer Chronic Patient performs nursing actions
tube feeding
NG tube (suctioning)
Foley (catheterization)
