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:

Foreign Firms

Companies that conduct business or operations outside their country of origin.

Union Membership

The state of being a registered member of an organized labor union, representing workers in specific industries or professions.

Union Membership

The state of being a member of a labor union, which represents workers in negotiations with employers over wages, benefits, and working conditions.

Nonunion Workers

Employees who are not members of a labor union and do not receive the benefits or protections associated with union membership.