Five Rights of Delegation — NCLEX Cheat Sheet
Task, Circumstance, Person, Direction, Supervision
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🕐 Updated 2026-07-11
🏷️ Management of Care
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Use this quick-reference guide to spot, treat, and prevent Five Rights of Delegation on the NCLEX. Keep it handy during review and on exam day!
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- Right Task → fits delegation
- Right Circumstance → stable pt
- Right Person → competent staff
- Right Direction → clear instructions
- Right Supervision → follow up
- Match task to skill level
- Give clear expectations + timeframe
- RN evaluates outcome
- RN always accountable
- Don't delegate the nursing process
✨Quick Tip
Right Task: the activity is delegable, routine, and has a predictable outcome.
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