The LPN on the clinical unit is discussing client medication administration. The medication nurse states, "I crushed the medication because the nurse on the prior shift told me to do it." This statement indicates a lack of which?

Question

A) Responsibility
B) Management
C) Accountability
D) Leadership

Answer 1

C
Feedback:
Accountability means being answerable for one's actions. Following another's actions and using that as a rationale is not being accountable for the action taken. Responsibility is the duty or assignment to a specific task. Management entails assigning functions to meet particular objectives. Leadership provides guidance to achieve common goals.