Author Question: The nurse appropriately delegates care to the UAP when she: a. instructs the UAP to assess the ... (Read 39 times)

newbem · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse appropriately delegates care to the UAP when she:

a. instructs the UAP to assess the patient's skin during a bath.
b. instructs the UAP to reposition the patient using the trapeze.
c. instructs the UAP to assess the patient's ability to perform range-of-motion exercises.
d. instructs the UAP to notify the health care provider of any changes.

Question 2

The nurse knows active assistive range of motion is:

a. when the patient is able to independently move all joints.
b. when the patient is able to partially move all joints.
c. when the caregiver must move the patient's joints.
d. when the patient is performing isotonic exercises.

morganmarie791 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Repositioning a patient can be delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP); the nurse should provide proper instruction regarding specific positioning techniques, individualized patient concerns, and circumstances that require notifying a nurse. UAP may not perform assessments but should notify the nurse about any skin or musculoskeletal issues, not the health care provider.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Active assistive range of motion occurs when the caregiver minimally assists the patient or the patient minimally assists himself or herself in the movement of joints through a full motion. Active range of motion occurs when the patient has full independent movement of all joints; this is also known as isotonic exercise. Passive range of motion occurs when the caregiver moves the patient's joints through a full motion. This exercise does not maintain or improve strength but maintains flexibility and prevents contractures and atrophy.