RN Exam Practice
Management of CareQuestion 1809 of 2368

A nursing assistant floats to the nurse's unit for the shift. Which action should the RN take?

  1. Assign tasks right away without orientation to save time during the shift
  2. Tell the assistant to ask the other assistants for help whenever needed
  3. Allow the assistant to choose which tasks to perform during the shift
  4. Orient the assistant and ensure they are competent in the assigned tasks
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Correct answer: Orient the assistant and ensure they are competent in the assigned tasks

The RN orients floating UAP, explains client needs, ensures competence in delegated tasks, and serves as a resource.

Source: Nursing Management and Professional Concepts, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Collaboration Within the Interprofessional Team: Educating Clients and Staff. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Management of Care"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026