1. Can an RN delegate to the LPN to provide tracheostomy care to a

client with pneumonia?

2. A nurse on a med-surg unit has received change-of-shift report &

will care for 4 clients. Which of the following client's needs may

the nurse assign to an assistive personnel (AP)?

A. Feeding a client who was admitted 24 hrs ago w/aspiration

pneumonia

B. Reinforcing teaching w/a client who is learning to walk using a

quad cane

C. Reapplying a condom catheter for a client who has urinary

incontinence

D. Applying a sterile dressing to a pressure ulcer

Rationale: The application of a condom catheter is a noninvasive,

routine procedure that the nurse may delegate to the AP

3. A nurse is delegating the ambulation of a client who had knee

arthroplasty 5 days ago to an AP. Which of the following

information should the nurse share with the AP? Select All.

A. The roommate is up independently.

B. The client ambulates w/his slippers on over his antiembolic

stockings

C. The client uses a front-wheeled walker when ambulating

D. The client had pain medication 30 min ago

E. The client is allergic to codeine

F. The client ate 50% of his breakfast this morning