The use of interpersonal decision making, psychomotor skills, and the application of knowledge expected in the role of a licensed health care professional in the context of public health welfare and safety is an example of:
a. responsibility c. delegation
b. supervision d. competence
D
According to the NCSBN (1996), competence is defined as "the ability to apply knowledge and interpersonal decision making, and psychomotor skills expected for the practice of public health safety and welfare." It concerns the ethical and safe practice in a designated role and a specific setting according to state laws and regulations.
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