Question

Which of the following situations would be appropriate for the supervisory level of initial direction and/or periodic inspection?

a. Experienced RNs work together to provide care for a group of patients newly diagnosed with meningitis.
b. The RN assigns the LPN tasks within her scope of practice and checks back during the shift to ensure the tasks are completed correctly.
c. A new graduate nurse is assigned care to a male patient with a hematocrit of 11.0 g of hemoglobin per deciliter and is receiving a blood transfusion. The charge nurse checks on the patient status every 15 to 30 minutes and asks the graduate to explain "next steps."
d. No supervision is necessary since both are registered nurses.

Answer 1

Option b, where the RN assigns tasks to the LPN and periodically inspects their completion, is appropriate for the supervisory level of initial direction and/or periodic inspection in this scenario.

Step-by-step explanation:

The situation that would be appropriate for the supervisory level of initial direction and/or periodic inspection is option b. The RN assigns the LPN tasks within her scope of practice and checks back during the shift to ensure the tasks are completed correctly.

In this scenario, the registered nurse (RN) is providing initial direction by assigning tasks to the licensed practical nurse (LPN) and periodically inspecting the completion of those tasks.

This level of supervision is appropriate because the LPN may require guidance and oversight to ensure that tasks are performed according to guidelines and within their scope of practice.