Question 1

What are the Five Rights of Delegation that a registered nurse must apply before assigning a task?

Accepted Answer

Right task, right circumstance, right person, right direction/communication, and right supervision/evaluation.

Question 2

A nurse wants to delegate a task to a UAP. Which criterion defines the 'right task' in delegation?

Accepted Answer

The task must be one that is appropriate to delegate — routine, non-complex, with a predictable outcome and no need for nursing judgment.

Question 3

Which component of delegation requires the RN to verify that the UAP has the knowledge, skill, and competency to perform the assigned task?

Accepted Answer

Right person — the RN must ensure the individual has the demonstrated ability and is within their scope to perform the specific task.

Question 4

After delegating a task to a UAP, what is the RN's ongoing responsibility according to the right of supervision?

Accepted Answer

The RN retains accountability and must monitor, evaluate, and provide feedback on the performance of the delegated task.

Question 5

Which task is appropriate for an RN to delegate to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?

Accepted Answer

Measuring and recording vital signs on a stable patient — this is a routine, non-complex task with a predictable outcome.

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