NUR 108: Module 7 Exam - NCLEX-RN - Questions with Answers 2023 | Graded 100%

NUR 108: Module 7 Exam - NCLEX-RN - Questions with Answers 2023 | Graded 100%. Which is an example of appropriate delegation? a. The RN assigns the AP to ambulate the patient in the hall. b. The RN requests the LPN assess the patient’s breath sounds and call the health care provider. c. The RN asks the LPN to teach the AP how to administer a gastric tube feeding to a patient. d. The RN instructs the AP to give a nebulizer treatment. Response: a. The RN assigns the AP to ambulate the patient in the hall Rationale: Ambulation is a basic skill that can be completed by an AP. The LPN should not assess the patient’s breath sounds and call the healthcare provider, the RN should complete this action. Administering a gastric tube feeding is without of the AP’s scope of practice. A nebulizer treatment contains medications, AP’s cannot administer medications. Reference: Catalano, J. (2015). Nursing now! Today’s issues, tomorrow’s trends. (7th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis. Question 4: Multiple Choice Which task is appropriate for the RN to delegate to the assistive personnel (AP)? a. Assessing the drainage in the patient’s chest tube. b. Turning and repositioning a patient who has just returned from spinal surgery. c. Assisting a patient on contact precautions with oral care. d. Ambulating a new post-operative patient to the bathroom for the first time. Response: c. assisting a patient on contact precautions with oral care. Rationale: All other options involve patients with acute problems, unstable conditions, or whose care requires the nursing judgement of an RN. Reference: Catalano, J. (2015). Nursing now! Today’s issues, tomorrow’s trends. (7th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis.