Which of the following would be considered an indirect activity that may be delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel?
A) Delivering meal trays
B) Obtaining vital signs
C) Ambulation
D) Specimen collection
A
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Indirect activities are focused on environmental tasks, such as cleaning equipment, emptying trash or soiled linen receptacles, and delivering meal trays. Direct activities are those that help clients meet basic needs, including vital signs, weights, specimen collection, and ambulation.
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