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Nursing Delegation
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When an Rn delegates to an LPN, the RN is no longer accountable.
False
True
2
Which patient below is best assigned to the LPN?
patient postop day 6 from colostomy; on a clear liquid diet.
Client w GI bleeding, requires multiple blood transfusions.
client needing IV push furosimide for pulmonary edema
patient who reports chest pain and has ST segment elevation
3
Which tasks delegated to a CNA by the new RN needs to be re-evaluated? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
Collect/record patient's BP, HR, temp O2 sat, Resp.
Apply hydrocortisone cream to eczema after patient bath.
Assist the patient with administering a Fleet Enema.
Empty an ostomy bag.
4
which tasks below should you NOT delegate to the LPN?
Developing plan of care for dementia client
Administering a blood transfusion
Providing wound care for a stage 3 decubitus
Auscultating for breath sounds
5
Which task can be delegated to a nursing assistant?
Nonsterile dressing changes
Feeding a client post cerebral vascular accident
Checking for g-tube residual
Range of motion exercise on a client 3 days postop
6
A RN oriented to a unit is told that UAPs obtain initial nsg assessment. Best response by RN:
Contact labor representative & complain about this practice.
Do own assessments, don't interfere w practice of other RNs.
Don't delegate assessment until clarification is received.
Allow the UAPs to do the admission assessment.
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Which patients will you assign to the LPNs? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
patient who has a order to remove the Foley catheter.
patient newly admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis.
patient to be discharged home with IV antibiotic therapy.
dementia patient scheduled for a tube feeding.
8
Which of the following client's needs may the nurse assign to an assistive personnel
Applying a dressing to a pressure ulcer
Reapplying a condom catheter for a client
Reinforcing teaching for client learning to walk w quad cane
Feeding client admitted with aspiration pneumonia
9
Which tasks below could the RN delegate to the LPN. SATA
Administering subcutaneous Heparin
Obtaining a routine 12-lead EKG
Flushing a central line with normal saline
Updating and evaluating the patient’s plan of care
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Which tasks can be assigned to an UAP? SATA
Assisting client with bathing
Mouth care
Weighing clients
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