An RN has to teach the client initially but can delegate ________to an LPN. Correct Answer- reinforcing

the teaching

An LPN can perform ______care. Correct Answer- tracheostomy care

Can an RN delegate to an LPN to perform suctioning? Correct Answer- yes

Can an RN delegate to an LPN to put in a urinary catheter? Correct Answer- yes

Can an RN delegate to an AP to feed a client not on swallow precautions? Correct Answer- yes

Is an RN allowed to delegate to an AP to collect a urine sample? Correct Answer- yes

A nurse delegates to an AP to assist in obtaining vital signs from a postop patient who required naloxone

(narcan) for depressed respirations. Is this an appropriate task for the AP? Correct Answer- no

An older adult client who is on fall precautions is found lying on the floor of his hospital room. Which of

the following actions is most appropriate for the nurse to take first?

A. Call the client's provider

B. Ask a staff member for assistance getting the client back in bed

C. Inspect the client for injuries

D. Ask the client why he got out of bed w/out assistance Correct Answer- C. Inspect the client for injuries

An RN on a med-surg unit is making assignments at the beginning of the shift. Which of the following

tasks should the nurse delegate to the LPN?