LPN Delegation and Supervision for UAP 2

Question 1

A UAP reports that a patient's blood pressure is 88/50 mmHg. What is the LPN's priority action?

Accepted Answer

Reassess the patient immediately and notify the RN

Answer

A BP of 88/50 is critically low; the LPN must reassess and escalate to the RN immediately.

Question 2

Which task is within the UAP's scope when caring for a post-operative patient?

Accepted Answer

Ambulating the patient per the established care plan

Answer

Ambulating a stable post-op patient per care plan is a routine task UAPs can safely perform.

Question 3

Before delegating a task to a UAP, the LPN must first ensure which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The task is within the UAP's documented competency and training

Answer

The LPN must verify the UAP has demonstrated competency for any delegated task.

Question 4

A UAP tells the LPN that a patient refuses to eat breakfast. What should the LPN do next?

Accepted Answer

Assess the patient to determine the reason for refusal

Answer

The LPN must assess the patient directly, as refusal to eat may indicate a clinical problem requiring intervention.

Question 5

Which statement best describes the LPN's accountability when delegating to a UAP?

Accepted Answer

The LPN retains accountability for the appropriateness of the delegation

Answer

The LPN retains accountability for deciding what to delegate and to whom, even though the UAP performs the task.

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