Delegation and Supervision for UAP Flashcards
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A UAP reports that a patient's blood pressure is 88/50 mmHg. What is the LPN's priority action?
Answer: Reassess the patient immediately and notify the RN
A BP of 88/50 is critically low; the LPN must reassess and escalate to the RN immediately.
Which task is within the UAP's scope when caring for a post-operative patient?
Answer: Ambulating the patient per the established care plan
Ambulating a stable post-op patient per care plan is a routine task UAPs can safely perform.
Before delegating a task to a UAP, the LPN must first ensure which of the following?
Answer: The task is within the UAP's documented competency and training
The LPN must verify the UAP has demonstrated competency for any delegated task.
A UAP tells the LPN that a patient refuses to eat breakfast. What should the LPN do next?
Answer: Assess the patient to determine the reason for refusal
The LPN must assess the patient directly, as refusal to eat may indicate a clinical problem requiring intervention.
Which statement best describes the LPN's accountability when delegating to a UAP?
Answer: The LPN retains accountability for the appropriateness of the delegation
The LPN retains accountability for deciding what to delegate and to whom, even though the UAP performs the task.
A UAP is asked to perform oral care on an unconscious patient. What must the LPN verify first?
Answer: That the UAP is trained in aspiration precautions for unconscious patients
Unconscious patients have high aspiration risk, so the LPN must confirm the UAP knows the required precautions.
During supervision, the LPN observes a UAP performing a task incorrectly. What is the appropriate immediate action?
Answer: Intervene immediately to prevent patient harm and correct the technique
Patient safety requires the LPN to intervene immediately when observing incorrect technique.