Which of the following is listed as a right in the five rights of delegation?

• A. Right task
• B. Right time
• C. Right patient
• D. Right equipment

Answer: (A)

The key idea here is that safe delegation hinges on choosing the activity itself that can be assigned to someone else—the task that is appropriate for the delegatee’s training and scope of practice. That is why the best answer is the right task. It focuses on what specific work can be delegated to another team member, ensuring it’s within their competence and aligned with patient needs. The other options touch on when things happen, who the patient is, or what tools are used, but they aren’t the formal right being tested. They may influence how a task is delegated, but they don’t represent the item identified as a right in the five rights of delegation. For example, delegating vital signs for a stable patient can be appropriate for a trained aide, whereas starting a high-risk procedure would not be.