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What are the restricted activities listed in Section 7?
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Restricted activities that require an order from a health professional
BELOW THE DERMIS
- administering substances
- putting items into body openings
- putting substances into ears
- hazardous forms of energy
, - medications
- allergy testing and treatment
Who is a non-listed health professional?
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- wound clinicians
- registered nurses (not certified or nurse practitioners)
- registered psychiatric nurses
- dietitians
**may give orders for activities that are within their autonomous scope of
practice
What are the two exceptions to Scope of Practice?
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1. In situations involving imminent risk of death or serious harm that arise
unexpectedly and require urgent action. RNs are ethically obligated to
provide the best care they can, given the circumstances and their individual
competence
2. Where a formal delegation process is in place
What conditions might a nurse be able to diagnose?
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