The nurse finds a client pulseless and not breathing. What tasks could the nurse safely assign to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) in this situation?
1. Perform chest compressions.
2. Get the crash cart.
3. Call a code blue.
4. Administer emergency medications.
5. Bag the client using a bag-valve mask until the doctor arrives to intubate the client.
1, 2, 3, 5
Rationale 1: UAPs can be very helpful during a code, and can perform chest compressions if they are CPR-certified (generally a requirement of employment).
Rationale 2: The UAP could obtain the crash cart.
Rationale 3: The UAP could call a code.
Rationale 4: Medication administration can be performed only by the nurse.
Rationale 5: The UAP could bag the client if CPR-certified.
Global Rationale: UAPs can be very helpful during a code, and can perform chest compressions if they are CPR-certified (generally a requirement of employment). The UAP could obtain the crash cart, call a code, or bag the client if she were CPR-certified. Medication administration can be performed only by the nurse.
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