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Questions and Answers
Which task is exclusive to the RN?
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?
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?
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?
Which of the following is NOT a part of postmortem care?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice when speaking with an interpreter?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice when speaking with an interpreter?
Which of the following tasks can UAP (Unlicensed Assistive Personnel) NOT perform?
Which of the following tasks can UAP (Unlicensed Assistive Personnel) NOT perform?
Which of the following tasks can a UAP perform within their scope of practice?
Which of the following tasks can a UAP perform within their scope of practice?
What tasks can an LPN/LVN perform within their scope of practice?
What tasks can an LPN/LVN perform within their scope of practice?
Which tasks can an LPN/LVN not perform?
Which tasks can an LPN/LVN not perform?
What tasks can a UAP not perform?
What tasks can a UAP not perform?
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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Test your knowledge on postmortem care with this quiz! Learn about the various steps involved in preparing a body for presentation to the family, including closing the eyes, disconnecting tubes and lines, washing the body, and more. Perfect for healthcare professionals and anyone interested in understanding the importance of proper postmortem care.
