Practice Test Geeks(LPN) Certified Practical Nurse Practice Test
← All LPN Flashcard Decks

Delegation and Supervision for UAP Flashcards

7 cards from real LPN practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.

Read the first 7 Delegation and Supervision for UAP flashcards as text

  1. A UAP caring for multiple patients asks the LPN which task to do first. The LPN should base prioritization on:

    Answer: Each patient's clinical acuity and time-sensitive needs

    Clinical acuity and urgency of patient needs determine proper task prioritization.

  2. Which statement reflects the correct relationship between the LPN and the UAP regarding delegation?

    Answer: The LPN is responsible for tasks delegated and must supervise appropriately

    The LPN holds supervisory responsibility for delegated tasks and must monitor their performance.

  3. When a UAP states they are uncomfortable performing a delegated task, the LPN should:

    Answer: Explore the reason for discomfort and provide support or reassign as appropriate

    Understanding why a UAP is uncomfortable may reveal a safety concern that requires reassignment or education.

  4. What distinguishes a task that is 'routine' and delegable from one that requires nursing judgment?

    Answer: Routine tasks have predictable outcomes and do not require assessment or evaluation

    Delegable routine tasks have predictable, stable outcomes that do not require the nurse's clinical judgment.

  5. A UAP reports that a patient who was alert is now confused and difficult to arouse. The LPN should:

    Answer: Immediately assess the patient and notify the supervising RN

    A sudden change in neurological status is a medical emergency requiring immediate LPN assessment and RN notification.

  6. Which action by a UAP requires the LPN to re-evaluate the appropriateness of the delegation?

    Answer: The UAP consistently makes errors when performing the delegated task

    Consistent errors indicate the UAP lacks competency for the task and delegation must be re-evaluated.

  7. The LPN wants to delegate repositioning a patient with severe osteoporosis to a UAP. What is essential before doing so?

    Answer: Providing specific repositioning instructions and precautions for that patient

    Patients with severe osteoporosis require individualized repositioning instructions to prevent fractures.

How this page was made: written with AI tools and published by Nathan Beja, founder of Practice Test Geeks, who is responsible for its content. Exam facts are checked against the official sources listed below. Not reviewed by a subject-matter expert. Editorial policy

Sources & references

Exam facts on this page (fees, format, dates, passing scores) are checked against these official sources; the date is our last check. Editorial policy

  1. pearsonvue.com — Exam information · verified Nov 2026
  2. nclex.com — Eligibility, test dates, retake policy, score release, registration deadline, passing score, test delivery, time limit, exam format, fees · verified Nov 2026