Nurse Delegation: The Law and You

Can NAC supervisors delegate tasks?

• True

• False

Insulin injections can be a delegated task?

• True

• False

Nursing assistants can take medication orders over the phone.

• True

• False

A delegation can apply to multiple clients?

• True

• False

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY: What are some appropriate reasons you would refuse a delegated task?

• Client refused task

• Not trained to do task

• Client's safety is at risk

• You are not in the mood

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY: Which of these tasks can be delegated?

• Eye ointments

• Gastrostomy feedings

• Nasal spray

• Sterile procedures

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY: Which of these settings can Nurse Delegation occur?

• School

• Adult Family Home

• Assisted Living Facility

• Client's home

Clients do not need to consent to nurse delegation.

• True

• False

TRUE/FALSE:

Once delegated for a task, the RND can rescind the delegation if you are not performing it as you were taught.

• True

• False

TRUE/FALSE: A client cannot receive nurse delegation in their home?

• True

• False