NCLEX-RN (Registered Nurse) Practice Exam · Question
Which task can the RN safely delegate to an unregulated care provider (UCP/PSW)?
Delegation rules: stable patients, predictable outcomes, no assessment/teaching/IV meds. ADLs and routine I&O are appropriate; assessment and sterile procedures
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Question: Which task can the RN safely delegate to an unregulated care provider (UCP/PSW)?
Answer options:
- Initial admission assessment
- Sterile dressing change ✅ Bathing a stable patient and measuring intake/output
- IV medication push
Correct answer: Bathing a stable patient and measuring intake/output
Explanation: Delegation rules: stable patients, predictable outcomes, no assessment/teaching/IV meds. ADLs and routine I&O are appropriate; assessment and sterile procedures stay with the RN.
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