Which Statement About Responsibility, Accountability, and Authority by the Registered

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which statement about responsibility, accountability, and authority by the registered nurse (RN) when delegating tasks is correct?

• A) The nurse has the responsibility to delegate selected tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel.
• B) RNs are not accountable for tasks that have been indirectly delegated.
• C) If a task has been delegated, it is the responsibility of the unlicensed assistive personnel to perform the task correctly.
• D) Accountability for performing the task correctly is assumed by the RN.

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Definitions:

Meiosis

A form of cellular division that halves the number of chromosomes, leading to the creation of either gametes or spores.

Gametophyte

The sexual phase in the life cycle of plants and algae that produces gametes, typically through mitosis.

Biologists

Scientists who study living organisms and their interactions with each other and their environments.

Pollen

Fine to coarse powdery substance comprising pollen grains, which are male microgametophytes of seed plants, responsible for the fertilization of the female ovule.