Question

69. A charge nurse working in a long term care facility is making out assignments. Which assignment to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP), if made by the nurse, requires intervention by the supervisor?

A) Provide decubitus ulcer care and apply a dry dressing
B) Bathe and feed a client on bed rest
C) Oral suctioning of an unresponsive elderly client
D) Teaching a family intermittent (bolus) feedings via G-tube before discharge

Answer 1

The assignment requiring intervention by the supervisor is 'Oral suctioning of an unresponsive elderly client' as it requires the expertise and direct supervision of a registered nurse.

Step-by-step explanation:

The charge nurse working in a long-term care facility is responsible for making appropriate assignments to Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP). Among the options given, the assignment that would require intervention by the supervisor is 'C) Oral suctioning of an unresponsive elderly client'. This task goes beyond the typical responsibilities of UAPs and requires the direct supervision of a registered nurse due to its complexity and the potential for complications. Oral suctioning can be an invasive procedure and is typically performed by nurses who assess and monitor the patient's response to treatment and who are familiar with the risks, such as aspiration or airway trauma.