Care Manager Certification Practice Exam

Which task is appropriate for a nurse to delegate to a licensed practical nurse (LPN)?

1. Admission assessment of a new client.

2. Scheduling a diagnostic study for a client.

3. Evaluating changes to a client's pressure ulcer.

4. Teaching a client insulin injection technique.

The correct answer is: Scheduling a diagnostic study for a client.

Scheduling a diagnostic study for a client is an appropriate task for a nurse to delegate to a licensed practical nurse (LPN). This responsibility involves coordinating and organizing scheduling logistics, which falls within the LPN's scope of practice. It does not require the higher level of clinical judgment or assessment skills that are necessary for the other options listed. The admission assessment of a new client requires comprehensive evaluation and critical thinking skills, which are typically expected of a registered nurse (RN). Similarly, evaluating changes to a client's pressure ulcer necessitates a thorough understanding of complex clinical conditions and assessment skills, again aligning more with the RN’s role. Teaching a client insulin injection technique involves patient education and the ability to assess individual learning needs, which is also more consistent with the responsibilities of an RN. In summary, scheduling a diagnostic study is more administrative in nature, allowing LPNs to effectively contribute to patient care without exceeding their scope of practice.