The nurse appropriately delegates care of her patient to the properly trained UAP when she: (Select all that apply.)
a. assigns the UAP to reposition the patient.
b. assigns the UAP to complete the MORSE falls risk scale.
c. assigns the UAP to provide range-of-motion exercises.
d. assigns the UAP to ambulate the patient in the hallway.
ANS: A, C, D
Unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) provide hands-on care for immobilized patients under the direct supervision of registered nurses. Turning and positioning of patients, range-of-motion exercises, transfers, and assistance with ambulation may be delegated to properly trained UAP. UAPs may not assess patients because that is a nursing responsibility. The MORSE falls risk scale is a risk assessment.
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