Which Activity Should Only Be Performed by a Registered Nurse

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which activity should only be performed by a registered nurse (RN) even if there are additional staff members present on a medical-surgical unit,such as licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs) ?

• A)Initiation of blood transfusions
• B)Tracheostomy care
• C)Vital signs on a new patient to be admitted to the unit
• D)Insertion of a Foley catheter

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