Delegation- 2 questions DONE

Question 1

Appropriate delegation to a licensed practical nurse (LPN)

Answer 1

Stable patients w/predictable outcomes

Stable patients 24 hours post-op

Routine wound care

Routine medications (NO high alert meds, blood products, plasma)

Cannot do an initial assessment, initial teaching, or discharge teaching (they can do follow-up assessments and reinforce teaching)

Collect specimens

Blood glucose readings

Suctioning

Set up basic equipment

Sterile procedures

Question 2

Appropriate delegation to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)

Answer 2

ADLs (stable patients ONLY)

Vital signs

Can do VS 30 mins after blood infusion has started (if patient has not had a reaction)

Urine collection

Input & Output

Daily weight

Repositioning/turning

Gather equipment