Which specimens could the nurse safely delegate to the unlicensed ...

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Which specimens could the nurse safely delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to collect?
 
  Select all that apply.
  1. Wound culture
  2. Routine urine specimen
  3. Cerebrospinal fluid
  4. Stool specimen
  5. Sputum specimen

Question 2

The nurse is caring for several clients, and has an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) and LPN/LVN assisting. Which client would the nurse delegate to the LPN/LVN as opposed to the UAP?
 
  1. Assisting the health care provider with performance of a lumbar puncture
  2. Collecting and testing a routine urine specimen for sugar, protein, and specific gravity
  3. Testing stool for the presence of occult blood
  4. Collecting a sterile urine specimen by straight-catheterizing the client

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2,4,5

The UAP may safely collect a routine urine specimen, stool specimen, and sputum specimen. Wound culture collection requires sterile technique, and so must be performed by the nurse. A lumbar puncture is performed by the primary care provider to collect cerebrospinal fluid, and the nurse should assist because sterile technique must be followed.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4

The nurse can safely delegate performance of a straight catheterization to collect a sterile urine specimen to the LPN/LVN who is educated in the use of sterile technique. The nurse would delegate the routine urine specimen and stool specimen test to the UAP. The nurse should assist the health care provider with collection of cerebrospinal fluid because the client must be assessed during this procedure, and only the RN can assess the client safely.

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