RN/LPN/UAP Scope of Practice questions and answers 2023

RN/LPN/UAP Scope of Practice questions and answers 2023 Ambulating the client RN, LPN, and UAP/CNA (if stable client). Measure client for crutches, walker, and cane. RN and LPN. Ambulate client using crutches, walker, and cane. RN and LPN. Apply heat lamps, heating pads, warm moist soaks, and cold applications. RN and LPN. Applying restraints of all types. RN Assist with performing ADLs. RN, LPN, and UAP/CNA. CVP monitoring: Check and interpret central venous pressure. RN Assist MD with inserting central catheter. RN and LPN (with certification). Collecting specimens (sputum, wound, urine, and stool) RN, LPN, and UAP/CNA (urine). Interpret ECG/EKG monitor; knowing life-threatening arrythmias and management of each. RN and LPN. Start, Manage, and Discontinue IV infusions. RN Mantain, Regulate, and Discontinue IV infusions according to written protocol. LPN Inserting PICC line with certification. RN Hang/Monitor blood transfusions. RN Take VS on client receiving blood transfusions. RN (primary nurse) and LPN. Insert vaginal/rectal suppositories. RN and LPN. Administer IV meds, IV push, and hang IV piggybacks. RN and LPN (certified to give IV meds and hanging piggybacks, but not IV Push). Administer oral meds, topical meds, intramuscular, intradermal, and SubQ injections. RN and LPN. Insert NG tube for Levin suction or gavage feedings; give meds through NG and PEG tubes; Discontinue NG tubes. RN and LPN. Responsible for teaching prior to discharge. RN Reinforce teaching (after RN does initial teaching). LPN Suction/provide ventilator support. (Nurse is expected to know how to manage a client on a ventilator). RN and LPN. Clean trach/Provide O2. RN and LPN. Set up and maintain skin traction. RN and LPN. Insert foley and french catheters; irrigate foley with MD order; and discontinue foley/french catheter. RN and LPN. Taking vital signs (Temp, HR, BP, RR) RN, LPN, UAP/CNA (standard routine care on stable client). Taking vital signs and evaluating them. RN and LPN. Wound care: perform decubitus care; cast care; and sterile dressing changes. RN and LPN. Performing fingerstick glucose checks. RN and LPN. In the NCLEX world, nursing assistants CANNOT do this.