Author Question: The nurse is identifying activities and skills to delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). ... (Read 31 times)

cdr_15 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is identifying activities and skills to delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which action can the nurse safely delegate?

1. Provide oral fluids to a newly extubated client.
2. Irrigate the indwelling urinary catheter of a client recovering from prostate surgery.
3. Apply a wrist restraint to a client.
4. Administer oral pain medication to a client before the client attends physical therapy.

Question 2

The nurse is installing a bed safety-monitoring device for a client. What should the nurse do after testing the device and alarm sound?

1. Place the leg band on the client with the leg in a straight horizontal position.
2. Place the sensor under the mattress near the shoulder region.
3. Set a time delay for 30 seconds.
4. Connect the sensor pad to the control unit.

Dnite · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Providing oral fluid to a newly extubated client should be done first by the nurse, so the client can be assessed for ability to safely swallow.
Rationale 2: Irrigating an indwelling urinary catheter is beyond the scope for UAP.
Rationale 3: Application of ordered restraints and their temporary removal for skin monitoring and care may be delegated to UAP who have been trained in their use.
Rationale 4: Administering medication is beyond the scope for UAP.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: After testing the device and alarm sound, the nurse should place the leg band on the client with the leg in a straight horizontal position.
Rationale 2: The sensor should be placed under the mattress at the buttocks area, not the shoulder area.
Rationale 3: Time delays should be between 1 and 12 seconds.
Rationale 4: Connecting the sensor pad to the control unit is the last step when installing the bed safety-monitoring device.