Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML) Practice Test

In the delegation process, which of the following is NOT one of the four rights?

1. Task

2. Time

3. Person

4. Feedback

The correct answer is: Time

In the context of the delegation process within nursing and healthcare, it is essential to understand the foundational elements that guide effective delegation. The four rights of delegation are recognized as the right task, the right person, the right circumstance, and the right direction/communication. The correct answer, which is not one of the four rights, is often identified as feedback. While feedback is an important component of a well-functioning team and contributes to the success of delegated tasks, it is not one of the foundational rights that must be considered during the delegation process. In practice, delegation involves specifying the task to be completed (the right task), ensuring that the individual to whom the task is delegated has the appropriate skills and competencies (the right person), determining that the situation is suitable for delegation (the right circumstance), and providing clear instructions and communication regarding the task (the right direction/communication). Feedback, while crucial to assess outcomes and improve future delegations, occurs after the completion of the delegated task and does not fall within the initial framework of rights that need to be established when delegating responsibilities.