Which Task Is Most Appropriate for the Licensed Practical Nurse/licensed

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which task is most appropriate for the licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) to delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) ?

• A)Changing the dressing of a patient who had abdominal surgery
• B)Ambulating a patient who just underwent knee surgery
• C)Assessment of a newly admitted patient
• D)Feeding a patient who needs assistance with eating

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Definitions:

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum, playing a key role in memory, attention, perception, cognition, awareness, thought, language, and consciousness.

Amygdala

A section of the brain's limbic system involved in emotion regulation, especially fear and pleasure.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, associated with emotions and drives, such as hunger and sexual desire.

Reticular Formation

A complex network of nerve pathways in the brainstem that plays a key role in controlling arousal and consciousness.