Postmortem Care

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Which task is exclusive to the RN?

  • Administration of an anticoagulant
  • Assessment of an unstable client (correct)
  • Monitoring for signs of bleeding
  • Assigning stable clients to the LPN

What is the priority for a client with a DVT?

  • Monitoring for signs of bleeding
  • Assigning tasks to the LPN
  • Administration of enoxaparin (correct)
  • Assessment of stable clients

Which condition takes priority over chronic conditions?

  • Post-operative cases within 12 hours
  • Acute conditions (correct)
  • Stable patients with chronic illnesses
  • Regional anesthesia

Which of the following is NOT a part of postmortem care?

<p>Cleaning the body and room (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice when speaking with an interpreter?

<p>Choosing an interpreter with the patient's preferred age and gender (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following tasks can UAP (Unlicensed Assistive Personnel) NOT perform?

<p>Documenting color and characteristics of urine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following tasks can a UAP perform within their scope of practice?

<p>Monitor for bleeding (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What tasks can an LPN/LVN perform within their scope of practice?

<p>Perform nasotracheal suctioning (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which tasks can an LPN/LVN not perform?

<p>Assess lung sounds (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What tasks can a UAP not perform?

<p>Document input/output (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

RN Exclusive Tasks

  • Administering medications via IV push is exclusive to the RN.

DVT Client Priority

  • The priority for a client with a DVT is to prevent pulmonary embolism.

Acute Condition Priority

  • An acute condition takes priority over chronic conditions.

Postmortem Care

  • Cleaning the body with soap and water is NOT a part of postmortem care.

Communicating with an Interpreter

  • Standing with crossed arms or avoiding eye contact is NOT a recommended practice when speaking with an interpreter.

UAP Scope of Practice

  • UAP cannot perform tasks that require nursing judgment, such as:
    • Assessing clients
    • Evaluating outcomes
    • Developing care plans

UAP Tasks

  • UAP can perform tasks within their scope of practice, including:
    • Providing basic care
    • Assisting with ADLs (Activities of Daily Living)
    • Monitoring vital signs

LPN/LVN Scope of Practice

  • LPN/LVN can perform tasks within their scope of practice, including:
    • Administering medications
    • Providing wound care
    • Assisting with medical procedures

LPN/LVN Limitations

  • LPN/LVN cannot perform tasks that require independent judgment, such as:
    • Developing care plans
    • Evaluating client outcomes
    • Making independent decisions

UAP Limitations

  • UAP cannot perform tasks that require:
    • Nursing judgment
    • Independent decision-making
    • Complex care

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