Assistive personnel (AP) tells the charge nurse that it is unfair that she has to take care of all the

clients who are incontinent. Which of the following responses by the charge nurse is appropriate?

{{Ans- I delegate tasks to personnel based on their job descriptions

A charge nurse is delegating tasks on a nursing unit that is short staffed. A client has a prescription for

a wound irrigation twice a day. Which of the following is an appropriate action for the charge nurse to

take?

{{Ans- Assign the procedure to the LPN

A charge nurse is planning care for a group of clients. Which of the following tasks should be

delegated to an assistive personnel (AP)? (Select all that apply.)

{{AnsAmbulating Client with a Walker

Adding thickener to liquid on food tray

A nurse is caring for a client who asks for information about advance directives. Which of the

following is an appropriate response by the nurse?

{{AnsYour advance directive will take effect when you are unable to make health care decisions

the client is able to accept or deny treatment as long as she is able to make informed decisions on her

own

A charge nurse is assigning tasks to a RN, a licensed practical nurse (LPN), and an assistive personnel

(AP). Which of the following tasks should the charge nurse delegate to the RN?

{{Ans- Complete the admission assessment

A nurse has four client assignments on a maternal newborn unit. Which of the following tasks can be

delegated to an assistive personnel (AP)?