Question

activity j select the single best answer for each of the following questions. 1. which one of the following reasons is not an acceptable reason to refuse to perform a delegated task? a. the directions given to you by the nurse are not clear. b. you do not have the proper equipment to perform the task. c. you do not enjoy the task. d. the task is illegal or unethical. 2. when a nurse delegates a task to a nursing assistant, the nurse is responsible for any injury that may occur to the patient or resident if: a. the nursing assistant is not qualified for the task b. the nursing assistant is suitably qualified but is not supervised by the nurse c. the nursing assistant is suitably qualified but makes a mistake while carrying out the task d. the nursing assistant is suitably qualified but does not perform the task as requested the delegation of tasks cannot be taken lightly by either the nurse or the nursing assistant. both share responsibility for ensuring that the procedure is carried out without harm to the patient or resident. know which tasks are within your scope of practice and which are not and don’t be afraid to ask for help or clarification if you need it.

Explanation:

Question 1

To determine the unacceptable reason to refuse a delegated task, we analyze each option:

• Option a: Unclear directions make it hard to perform the task correctly, so refusing is acceptable.
• Option b: Lacking proper equipment means the task can't be done safely, so refusing is acceptable.
• Option c: Not enjoying a task is a personal preference, not a valid professional reason to refuse a delegated task.
• Option d: Illegal or unethical tasks must be refused, so this is an acceptable reason.

When a nurse delegates a task, the nurse's responsibility for patient injury depends on the situation:

• Option a: If the nursing assistant is unqualified, the nurse should not have delegated, so the nurse is responsible.
• Option b: If the assistant is qualified but unsupervised, the nurse failed to supervise, so the nurse is responsible.
• Option c: If the assistant is qualified but makes a mistake, the assistant is likely responsible (as they are qualified and should perform correctly), not the nurse.
• Option d: If the assistant doesn't perform as requested (despite being qualified), the assistant is not following instructions, and the nurse may still have some oversight, but the main responsibility here is the assistant's failure to follow directions. However, among the options, when the assistant is unqualified (option a), the nurse's delegation of an unqualified person makes the nurse responsible for any injury.

Answer:

c. You do not enjoy the task.

Question 2