Which concept means you are held responsible for all nursing actions you perform or are assigned?

• A. Duty
• B. Negligence
• C. Accountability
• D. Liability

Answer: (C)

Accountability means you are personally answerable for all nursing actions you perform or are assigned. It reflects the obligation to act within professional standards, document what you do, and be prepared to explain and justify your decisions and actions. You are responsible for the care you deliver and for addressing the outcomes of your care, whether the task was assigned to you or you took it on yourself. This differs from duty, which is the obligation to provide care; negligence, which is failing to meet the standard of care and causing harm; and liability, which is the legal exposure for damages. So the concept that captures being held responsible for all nursing actions you perform or are assigned is accountability.