A nurse is delegating tasks to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP).
Which task is most appropriate for the UAP to perform?
A nurse is delegating tasks to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP).
Which task is most appropriate for the UAP to perform?
A. Assisting a client with dysphagia during oral feedings.
[23%]
B. Documenting a client’s response to a medication administered for pain relief.
[2%]
C. Collecting a clean-catch urine sample from a client.
[69%]
D. Removing a client’s indwelling urinary catheter per the provider’s order.
[6%]
Statistics
Subject/Lesson
Subject
Leadership & Management
Lesson
Assignment/Delegation
Client Need
Test Plan
Management of Care
Related Topic
Assignment, Delegation and Supervision
Item Type
Item Type
Analysis
Explanation
Choice C is correct. This non-invasive, routine task does not require clinical judgment, making it appropriate for a UAP to perform.
Choice A is incorrect. Feeding a client with dysphagia carries a high risk for aspiration and requires clinical judgment to ensure safety. A nurse should perform this task.
Choice B is incorrect. Documenting a client’s response to medication requires clinical assessment and judgment to ensure accuracy. This is outside the scope of practice for a UAP.
Choice D is incorrect. A LPN/VN or RN removes an indwelling urinary catheter. This is not an appropriate task to be delegated to a UAP.
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Additional Info
✓ Ensure the UAP understands the task and expectations to avoid errors or confusion, particularly for non-routine tasks.
✓ Verify that the UAP is properly trained and competent in performing the assigned task, especially if the task involves specific protocols (e.g., clean-catch urine collection). Though it is within the scope of a UAP it doesn't mean they have been properly trained.
✓ After delegation, check back to ensure that the task was performed correctly and that any necessary documentation or follow-up care has been completed.
