NCLEX-RN Delegation Accountability, Supervision & Emergency Flashcards

Complete the statement regarding legal liability in nursing delegation:

Which assignment is most appropriate for a new graduate RN under supervision?

A Labor & Delivery (L&D) nurse floats to the Medical-Surgical unit. Which patient should the Charge Nurse assign to the float nurse?

How does the scope of delegation change for assistive personnel (UAP) during an emergency code situation?

Arrange the Chain of Command steps an RN must follow when a provider fails to respond to a deteriorating patient status:

What two actions must an RN take if compelled to accept an unsafe assignment to avoid being charged with patient abandonment?

Name one nursing responsibility that can NEVER be delegated to LPNs or UAPs (think TAPE mnemonic).

Which incident requires mandatory reporting to the State Board of Nursing (BON) rather than just internal facility management?

What is the priority action for an RN who suspects a colleague is working under the influence of alcohol?

Complete the rule for mandatory reporting of abuse (child, elder, or vulnerable adult):