A charge nurse is reviewing the list of tasks that have been delegated to the assistive personnel (AP) by the staff nurse. Which of the following tasks should the charge nurse reassign to a licensed nurse?
Removing and cleaning the cannula of a client who has a new tracheostomy
Providing a back rub to a client who has right-sided paralysis
Transporting a client who experienced a stroke 72 hr ago to the radiology department
Performing oral hygiene for a client who is 1 day postoperative following an amputation of the right arm
The Correct Answer is A
A. Removing and cleaning the cannula of a tracheostomy requires specialized training and should be performed by a licensed nurse or respiratory therapist.
B. Providing a back rub is within the scope of practice for assistive personnel and does not require specialized training.
C. Transporting a client to the radiology department does not require specialized nursing skills and can be safely performed by assistive personnel.
D. Performing oral hygiene for a client postoperative following an amputation does not require specialized nursing skills and can be safely performed by assistive personnel.
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Correct Answer is B
Explanation
A. Avoiding serving raw foods may reduce the risk of certain foodborne illnesses but is not
specifically related to preventing the transmission of hepatitis A, which is primarily transmitted through the fecal-oral route.
B. Practicing effective hand hygiene, including washing hands with soap and water after using
the restroom and before handling food, is crucial in preventing the transmission of hepatitis A, as the virus is spread through contaminated feces.
C. While barrier protection during sexual intercourse is important for preventing the transmission of certain sexually transmitted infections (STIs), hepatitis A is not primarily transmitted through sexual contact.
D. Avoiding eating at fast food restaurants is not directly related to preventing the transmission of hepatitis A. Effective hand hygiene is a more relevant preventive measure.
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. Instructing the client to exhale slowly can help relax the pelvic floor muscles, making catheter insertion more comfortable.
B. Contracting the pelvic muscles (bearing down) would be counterproductive as it could cause resistance and make catheter insertion more difficult.
C. Bearing down (pushing) should be avoided as it can increase resistance and make catheter insertion more challenging.
D. Taking a sip of water is not typically necessary or indicated during urinary catheter insertion.
It is more important for the client to focus on relaxation techniques such as slow exhalation to aid in catheter insertion.
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