NUR 460 Final Exam Graded A
Delegating ️transferring to a competent individual the authority to perform a selected nursing task in
a selected situation. The nurse retains accountability for the delegation
accountability ️being responsible and answerable for actions or inactions of self an...
Delegating ✔️transferring to a competent individual the authority to perform a selected nursing task in
a selected situation. The nurse retains accountability for the delegation
accountability ✔️being responsible and answerable for actions or inactions of self and others in context
of delegation
Responsiblity ✔️reliability or dependability and obligation to accomplish work when assignment is
accepted
Authority ✔️the right to act or command the action of others: it comes with the job and is required for
a nurse to take action
Assignment ✔️the distribution of work that each staff member is to accomplish during a given shift or
work period (whoever is doing the task is responsible)
PUBLIC HEALTH CODE (EXCERPT)Act 368 of 1978 ✔️document that allows nurse to delegate
Assignment vs delegation ✔️Assignment: whoever is doing task is responsible
Delegation: delegator is still responsible for task
4. Right direction/communication (lowest appropriate use)
5. Right supervision/evaluation
Which aspect of delegation is done incorrect the most? ✔️Right Direction/ communication (37%)
-not following policy
-Lack of UAP attentiveness to responsibilities
True or False
Someone will only accept an assignment if they are competent ✔️False!
Willingness to accept is NOT a sign of competency
Supervision ✔️More delegation= more supervisory skill required
· the provision of guidance or direction, evaluation, and follow-up by the licensed nurse for
accomplishment of a nursing task delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel.
· means the overseeing of or participation in the work of another individual by a health professional
licensed under this article in circumstances where at least all of the following conditions exist:
· The continuous availability of direct communication...between the supervised individual and licensed
health professional
Levels of supervision ✔️1. Unsupervised
2. Initial direction- instructions when delegating task
3. Periodic inspection: decision you make regarding the frequency of checking back with delegate based
on judgment of current situation
4. Continuous supervision
How to give good feedback ✔️· Start with positive
· Be clear & specific
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