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Chapter 10 Delegating Successfully
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1) The nurse manager needs to delegate specific tasks to the charge nurse of the unit. Which is appropriate?
1. Instructing the charge nurse to assume a client assignment
2. Assigning the charge nurse to discipline a nurse on the unit
3. Leading a task force of nurses with a focus on quality assurance
4. Evaluating all unlicensed personnel assigned to the unit
Answer: 3
Explanation: 1. Delegation is the mutual transfer of responsibility and authority that occurs on the basis of
competence and trust. Assuming a client assignment is incorrect because the assignment of
tasks included in the employeeʹs job description is known as work allocation. Disciplining a
nurse is incorrect because discipline of an employee is the responsibility of the manager and
confidentiality must be maintained. Evaluation of the unlicensed personnel is incorrect because
the process of evaluation is the responsibility of the manager, and this authority cannot be
transferred to a delegate.
Nursing Process: Implementation
Category of Client Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment
Cognitive Level: Application
2. Delegation is the mutual transfer of responsibility and authority that occurs on the basis of
competence and trust. Assuming a client assignment is incorrect because the assignment of
tasks included in the employeeʹs job description is known as work allocation. Disciplining a
nurse is incorrect because discipline of an employee is the responsibility of the manager and
confidentiality must be maintained. Evaluation of the unlicensed personnel is incorrect because
the process of evaluation is the responsibility of the manager, and this authority cannot be
transferred to a delegate.
Nursing Process: Implementation
Category of Client Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment
Cognitive Level: Application
3. Delegation is the mutual transfer of responsibility and authority that occurs on the basis of
competence and trust. Assuming a client assignment is incorrect because the assignment of
tasks included in the employeeʹs job description is known as work allocation. Disciplining a
nurse is incorrect because discipline of an employee is the responsibility of the manager and
confidentiality must be maintained. Evaluation of the unlicensed personnel is incorrect because
the process of evaluation is the responsibility of the manager, and this authority cannot be
transferred to a delegate.
Nursing Process: Implementation
Category of Client Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment
Cognitive Level: Application
4. Delegation is the mutual transfer of responsibility and authority that occurs on the basis of
competence and trust. Assuming a client assignment is incorrect because the assignment of
tasks included in the employeeʹs job description is known as work allocation. Disciplining a
nurse is incorrect because discipline of an employee is the responsibility of the manager and
confidentiality must be maintained. Nursing Process: Evaluation of the unlicensed personnel is
incorrect because the process of evaluation is the responsibility of the manager, and this
authority cannot be transferred to a delegate.
Nursing Process: Implementation
Category of Client Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment
Cognitive Level: Application
Learning Outcome: 10-3: Discuss how to be an effective delegator.
Test Taking Tip: Be prepared to apply concepts to nursing situations.
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2) Which statement made by the nurse manager is an example of the first step of delegation?
1. ʺI will designate a person with good time management skills to be the delegate for this task.ʺ
2. ʺThe outcomes of this project will be evaluated by nursing administration in six months.ʺ
3. ʺI am going to delegate the responsibility of creating the vacation schedule.ʺ
4. ʺI will monitor your progress throughout the project and give you feedback.ʺ
Answer: 3
Explanation: 1. The first step of the process is to identify and define the task that will be delegated.
Designating a person as the delegate is incorrect because the appointment of a delegate occurs
after the task has been identified. Evaluation of outcomes is incorrect because a clear definition
of the expectations of the delegate occurs midway in the delegation process. Monitoring
progress is incorrect because monitoring performance occurs after the delegated tasks have
been carried out.
Nursing Process: Implementation
Category of Client Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment
Cognitive Level: Application
2. The first step of the process is to identify and define the task that will be delegated.
Designating a person as the delegate is incorrect because the appointment of a delegate occurs
after the task has been identified. Evaluation of outcomes is incorrect because a clear definition
of the expectations of the delegate occurs midway in the delegation process. Monitoring
progress is incorrect because monitoring performance occurs after the delegated tasks have
been carried out.
Nursing Process: Implementation
Category of Client Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment
Cognitive Level: Application
3. The first step of the process is to identify and define the task that will be delegated.
Designating a person as the delegate is incorrect because the appointment of a delegate occurs
after the task has been identified. Evaluation of outcomes is incorrect because a clear definition
of the expectations of the delegate occurs midway in the delegation process. Monitoring
progress is incorrect because monitoring performance occurs after the delegated tasks have
been carried out.
Nursing Process: Implementation
Category of Client Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment
Cognitive Level: Application
4. The first step of the process is to identify and define the task that will be delegated.
Designating a person as the delegate is incorrect because the appointment of a delegate occurs
after the task has been identified. Evaluation of outcomes is incorrect because a clear definition
of the expectations of the delegate occurs midway in the delegation process. Monitoring
progress is incorrect because monitoring performance occurs after the delegated tasks have
been carried out.
Nursing Process: Implementation
Category of Client Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment
Cognitive Level: Application
Learning Outcome: 10-3: Discuss how to be an effective delegator.
Test Taking Tip: Whenever deciding on which step comes first always think of the nursing process steps to assist in the
decision.
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3) The nurse manager gave the unit secretary complete responsibility for the unitʹs staffing, including finding
replacements for call-ins and disciplining nurses with excessive call-ins. This is an example of:
1. Effective delegation.
2. Overdelegation.
3. Reverse delegation.
4. Underdelegation.
Answer: 2
Explanation: 1. Overdelegation occurs when the delegator loses control over a situation by providing the
delegate with too much authority or responsibility. Discipline of an employee is a
responsibility of the manager that cannot be delegated because of the confidentiality and
controversy associated with it. Effective delegation is the process by which responsibility and
authority for performing a task is transferred to another person. It is critical that the task is one
that can be delegated. Reverse delegation occurs when a person with a lower rank (unit
secretary) delegates to someone with authority (nurse manager). Underdelegation occurs when
full authority and responsibility are not transferred.
Nursing Process: Implementation
Category of Client Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment
Cognitive Level: Application
2. Overdelegation occurs when the delegator loses control over a situation by providing the
delegate with too much authority or responsibility. Discipline of an employee is a
responsibility of the manager that cannot be delegated because of the confidentiality and
controversy associated with it. Effective delegation is the process by which responsibility and
authority for performing a task is transferred to another person. It is critical that the task is one
that can be delegated. Reverse delegation occurs when a person with a lower rank (unit
secretary) delegates to someone with authority (nurse manager). Underdelegation occurs when
full authority and responsibility are not transferred.
Nursing Process: Implementation
Category of Client Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment
Cognitive Level: Application
3. Overdelegation occurs when the delegator loses control over a situation by providing the
delegate with too much authority or responsibility. Discipline of an employee is a
responsibility of the manager that cannot be delegated because of the confidentiality and
controversy associated with it. Effective delegation is the process by which responsibility and
authority for performing a task is transferred to another person. It is critical that the task is one
that can be delegated. Reverse delegation occurs when a person with a lower rank (unit
secretary) delegates to someone with authority (nurse manager). Underdelegation occurs when
full authority and responsibility are not transferred.
Nursing Process: Implementation
Category of Client Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment
Cognitive Level: Application
4. Overdelegation occurs when the delegator loses control over a situation by providing the
delegate with too much authority or responsibility. Discipline of an employee is a
responsibility of the manager that cannot be delegated because of the confidentiality and
controversy associated with it. Effective delegation is the process by which responsibility and
authority for performing a task is transferred to another person. It is critical that the task is one
that can be delegated. Reverse delegation occurs when a person with a lower rank (unit
secretary) delegates to someone with authority (nurse manager). Underdelegation occurs when
full authority and responsibility are not transferred.
Nursing Process: Implementation
Category of Client Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment
Cognitive Level: Application
Learning Outcome: 10-1: Describe how delegation involves responsibility, accountability, and authority.
Test Taking Tip: Be prepared to apply concepts to real-life nursing situations.
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4) The nurse pours the medication ordered for the client. The nurse asks the nurse assistant to give the medication
when the client receives breakfast. This is an example of:
1. Ineffective delegation.
2. Negligence.
3. Underdelegation.
4. Unnecessary duplication.
Answer: 2
Explanation: 1. Delegation of a task to a person who is not competent or qualified is in violation of the nurse
practice act and constitutes negligence. Ineffective delegation occurs when the steps of
delegation are not properly followed or barriers remain unresolved. Underdelegation occurs
when the delegate is unable to complete the task and the delegator must resume responsibility
for its completion. Unnecessary duplication occurs when the manager has given related tasks
to too many people and there is overlapping of tasks.
Nursing Process: Implementation
Category of Client Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment
Cognitive Level: Application
2. Delegation of a task to a person who is not competent or qualified is in violation of the nurse
practice act and constitutes negligence. Ineffective delegation occurs when the steps of
delegation are not properly followed or barriers remain unresolved. Underdelegation occurs
when the delegate is unable to complete the task and the delegator must resume responsibility
for its completion. Unnecessary duplication occurs when the manager has given related tasks
to too many people and there is overlapping of tasks.
Nursing Process: Implementation
Category of Client Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment
Cognitive Level: Application
3. Delegation of a task to a person who is not competent or qualified is in violation of the nurse
practice act and constitutes negligence. Ineffective delegation occurs when the steps of
delegation are not properly followed or barriers remain unresolved. Underdelegation occurs
when the delegate is unable to complete the task and the delegator must resume responsibility
for its completion. Unnecessary duplication occurs when the manager has given related tasks
to too many people and there is overlapping of tasks.
Nursing Process: Implementation
Category of Client Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment
Cognitive Level: Application
4. Delegation of a task to a person who is not competent or qualified is in violation of the nurse
practice act and constitutes negligence. Ineffective delegation occurs when the steps of
delegation are not properly followed or barriers remain unresolved. Underdelegation occurs
when the delegate is unable to complete the task and the delegator must resume responsibility
for its completion. Unnecessary duplication occurs when the manager has given related tasks
to too many people and there is overlapping of tasks.
Nursing Process: Implementation
Category of Client Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment
Cognitive Level: Application
Learning Outcome: 10-5: Explain how liability affects delegation.
Test Taking Tip: Legal aspects of nursing care are frequently questioned on the NCLEX exam.
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