Practice Question
Which task should NOT be delegated to the LPN?
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Correct Answer:
Performing frequent mental status assessments on a patient with hepatic encephalopathy
Rationale:
🔷 Frequent mental status assessments require ongoing evaluation, interpretation, and clinical judgment, which are the responsibility of the RN, not the LPN.
🔷 Hepatic encephalopathy involves fluctuating neurological status, so subtle changes can signal rising ammonia levels or worsening cerebral edema.
🔷 The RN must personally evaluate these findings to determine treatment effectiveness and adjust the care plan.
🔷 Tasks such as reinforcing teaching, administering stable oral medications, and monitoring bowel sounds can be safely delegated to an LPN.
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This question is from Custom NC3 - Fall 2025 - Exam 2-PM which contains 57 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI MedSurg
- Answer Choices: 4