To delegate effectively in team nursing, the RN te

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ATI LPN Test Bank

To delegate effectively in team nursing, the RN team leader must:

A. Communicate with patients B. Build physician relationships C. Adapt to daily staffing changes D. Adapt communication to the supervisor

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Adapting to staffing changes (C) is key, unlike A, B, or D.

Benefits of the total patient care model include (Select all that apply):

A. Low costs B. Global nursing shortage C. High quality care D. Trust between family and nurse

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: C and D are benefits; A and B are challenges.

Factors to consider before delegating include:

A. Task complexity and delegate age B. Potential benefit and task complexity C. Patient stability and time D. Critical thinking and safety

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Benefit and complexity (B) guide safe delegation, unlike A, C, or D.

Legislative reform in the controlled acts model has caused:

A. Role clarity B. Less turf competition C. Role confusion D. Better skill mix

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Role confusion (C) arises from overlaps, unlike A, B, or D.

Poor team functioning may cause:

A. Increased cohesiveness B. Escalation of turf protection C. Improved care quality D. Decreased stress

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Turf protection (B) escalates with poor collaboration, unlike A, C, or D.

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