Practice Quiz

NCLEX-PN

Category - Coordinated Care

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The charge nurse distributes the client assignment to the health care team. The following assignment is appropriate except:
  1. A nursing assistant assigned to insert an indwelling catheter to a client with urinary frequency
  2. A registered nurse assigned to a client with a chest tube drainage system
  3. A licensed practical nurse assigned to a client with ongoing blood transfusion
  4. A student nurse assigned to give a tepid sponge bath to a client with low-grade fever
Explanation
Answer: A - Inserting an indwelling urinary catheter is a sterile procedure that requires the skills of an LPN or RN. Licensed practical nurses are not allowed to hang blood for transfusion, however they can monitor clients undergoing such treatment. Be aware that some facilities do allow nursing assistants to insert indwelling catheters after training.
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