NCLEX-RN (Registered Nurse) Practice Exam · Question
When delegating care to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP), the nurse must ensure the UAP has which competency?
The nurse must ensure the UAP possesses the necessary skills and competence to perform the delegated task safely and effectively. Assessment, medication adminis
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Question: When delegating care to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP), the nurse must ensure the UAP has which competency?
Answer options:
- Ability to assess changes in client condition. ✅ Skills to perform the delegated task.
- Knowledge of medication administration.
- Capacity to update the client's care plan.
Correct answer: Skills to perform the delegated task.
Explanation: The nurse must ensure the UAP possesses the necessary skills and competence to perform the delegated task safely and effectively. Assessment, medication administration, and care planning are not within a UAP's scope.
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