Question

63. The registered nurse is assigned to the postpartum unit. Which task could the RN safely delegate to a beginning student nurse? A. Ambulate a client who delivered cesarean 2 days ago B. Complete the admission assessment on a newly delivered client C. Call the physician to report a low hemoglobin level D. Verify a unit of blood prior to transfusion thumntom would indicate a need for the

Answer 1

Ans) 63) B. Complete the admission assessment on a newly delivered client.

Explaination:

- Student nurse can complete the admission assessment on a newly delivered client.

Students are permitted to:
Perform controlled acts authorized to nursing if they meet all three criteria:

Have been taught by their faculty, preceptor or Nurse Educator
Have the knowledge, skill and judgment to perform them as determined by their preceptor or faculty member
Are supervised by a member of the nursing staff at SickKids or their faculty member
Students are not permitted to:
Perform delegated medical acts
Act as a witness under any circumstances or for any purpose
Provide second signature/check for controlled drugs, blood products, breast milk, and medications listed as requiring independent double checking, double signing and documentation
Provide telephone advice for discharged families
Take verbal or telephone orders
Be left in sole charge of any patient
Transport patients alone when the presence of an RN is required
Perform controlled acts without close supervision by an RN.