Question

1. the handing over of specific tasks usually to a subordinate is the definition of: a. administration b. evaluation c. delegation d. promotion 2. what is one of your main responsibilities in medication administration? a. finishing the medications on time. b. knowing the side effects of the medications. c. transcribing the orders to the mar. d. keeping the patient safe. 3. what should you do if you are asked to do a task, but feel uncomfortable with it? a. do it anyway. b. not do it at all. c. discuss it with the rn. d. none of the above. 4. which of the following is not one of the medication rights? a. right patient. b. right day. c. right record. d. right drug.

Explanation:

1. The term for assigning tasks to subordinates is delegation.
2. The overarching priority in medication administration is patient safety, which encompasses all other listed responsibilities.
3. When uncomfortable with a task, consulting a registered nurse (RN) is the appropriate, professional action to address concerns safely.
4. The standard medication rights include right patient, right drug, but not "right day"; the time-related right is "right time".

Answer:

1. C. Delegation
2. D. Keeping the patient SAFE.
3. C. Discuss it with the RN.
4. B. Right day.