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NURS406 LEADERSHIP IN NURSING

Chapter 12 Quiz 

Question 1The following are strategies to support effective delegation ___.

  Clearly identify the importance of requesting assistance when needed.

  Gain an understanding of personal delegation competence.

  Provide feedback on tasks according to the guidelines specified by the delegator.

  Access evidence-based resources for delegation and supervision.

  B and D.

 Question 2Underdelegation is when __.

  not enough work is delegated.

  the workload is beyond what the delegate can reasonably do in the assigned time.

  the delegator is constantly looking over the shoulders of those asked to do the work.

  any of the five rights are violated.

 Question 3Supervision ___.

  is the provision of guidance or direction, evaluation, and follow-up by the delegator for accomplishment of a task delegated to another.

  is to watch over a particular activity or task being carried out by people and ensure that it is carried out correctly.

  is the transfer of responsibility for the performance of a selected nursing activity or task from a licensed nurse authorized to perform the activity or task to someone who does not have the authority.

  A and B.

 Question 4The following is true__.

  Physicians cannot delegate physician work to nurses.

  Physicians can delegate physician work to nurses.

  If the activity or task is not within the nurse's scope of practice, it can be delegated by the nurse.

  Delegation is necessary even if the particular activity or task is already within the legally recognized scope of practice of the individual who is to perform the activity or task.

 Question 5All of the following are principles of delegation from the ANA or NCSBN website except ___.

  delegation to competent individuals.

  care coordination and the use of assistants in providing patient care.

  ensuring the integrity of the physical plant.

  the essence of professional responsibility and accountability.

 Question 6The delegator is responsible for all of the following except ____.

  accepting only those tasks or assignments for which he or she is qualified.

  assessment of the situation.

  ascertaining the competence of the delegate.

  follow-up supervision.

  management of results.

 Question 7Step one of the basic actions in delegation is assessing the patient or client, the situation, and the appropriateness for delegation. Important considerations within this step are ___.

  Knowing your personal delegation strengths and weaknesses as well as those of the members of your team.

  Base decisions on the needs of clients, the stability of client conditions, the complexity of the task, the predictability of the outcome, and the available resources to meet those needs and the judgment of the nurse.

  Be sure to understand the importance and expectations of the state nurse practice act, practice limitations, and job requirements.

  All of the above are considerations.

 Question 8Decision making ___.

  is a complex cognitive process.

  involves choosing a particular course of actions from among alternatives.

  is an essential component of the problem-solving process.

  all of the above are true.

 Question 9Step three in the delegation process is planning for the work to occur. The following are steps which provide guidelines for preparing with the delegate ____.

  Clearly identify the work that needs to be done.

  Clearly identify the importance of requesting assistance when needed.

  Create a plan for daily feedback between the delegator and delegate specific to delegation principle performance.

  Discuss strategies to increase effectiveness of delegation and supervision activities, including frequency of supervision and potential for additional delegation.

  All of the above are steps.

 Question 10The delegation can be improper if any of the five rights are violated. These include ___.

  right task

  right patient

  right circumstance

  right directions

  right supervision

  all of these are rights