Delegation

Directing the performance of one or more people to accomplish organizational goals

• Assignment

• Designate

• Delegation

• Authorization

Reasons for delegating include all of the following except:

• So there is more time to handle more complex problems.

• When there is too much work to be handled by one person.

• To provide a learning opportunity.

• To avoid other responsibilities.

Common causes of under-deglegation include everything except:

• An individual's desire to complete the whole job

• A democratic leadership style

• Lack of trust in subordinates

• There may not be enough time to delegate

The nurse checks in with other team members to determine if delegated tasks are being accomplished. This is an example of:

• Overdelegation

• Effective delegation

• Right direction

• ^{Micromanagement}

The nurse manager gave another team member the responsibility of creating work schedules, making budget decisions, and training the nursing staff. This is an example of what type of delegation?

• Underdelegation

• Overdelegation

• Ineffective Delegation

• Effective Delegation

All states allow certified medication aides to administer medications.

• True

• False

Which of the following is not a reason for subordinate resistance?

• NAP is overwhelmed by a heavy workload

• NAP feels like they are not capable of completing tasks

• Task is not within the NAPs scope of practice

• NAP is allowed to think creatively and independently

All state practice acts are the same and allow nurses to complete the same tasks.

• True

• False

Which of the following tasks is not able to be delegated to an NAP?

• Head to toe assessment of patient

• Hygiene (baths, oral care, etc)

• Mobility (ambulation, turning, positioning)

• Collecting urine tests

On the unit there are three RNs, 2 LPNs, and 2 nursing assistants. Which task delegated to one of the nursing assistants by one of the nurses needs to be reconsidered?

• Assist patient with ambulation

• Empty an ostomy bag

• Assess heart rate, respiration rate, temperature, blood pressure, and SPO2

• Apply hydrocortisone cream to contact dermatitis after a bath