NCLEX-RN (Registered Nurse) Practice Exam · Question
Which of the following tasks can a registered nurse (RN) safely delegate to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
Assisting with ambulation for a stable patient is a task within the scope of practice for a UAP, as it does not require clinical judgment or assessment.
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Question: Which of the following tasks can a registered nurse (RN) safely delegate to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
Answer options:
- Administering a nebulizer treatment
- Performing a sterile dressing change ✅ Assisting a stable patient with ambulation
- Evaluating a patient's pain level
Correct answer: Assisting a stable patient with ambulation
Explanation: Assisting with ambulation for a stable patient is a task within the scope of practice for a UAP, as it does not require clinical judgment or assessment.
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