Which label matches the responsibility for ADLs and routine care?

Which label matches the responsibility for ADLs and routine care?

• A. LPN Responsibility
• B. Delegation
• C. UAP Tasks
• D. RN Responsibility

Answer: (C)

This item tests who performs activities of daily living (ADLs) and routine care. ADLs include basic self-care tasks like bathing, dressing, toileting, eating, transferring, and mobility. In typical practice, these routine tasks are delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The licensed nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) handle assessment, care planning, supervision, and more complex duties, while delegation is the process of assigning tasks to others. Therefore, the tasks that cover ADLs and routine care are undertaken by UAPs.

This item tests who performs activities of daily living (ADLs) and routine care. ADLs include basic self-care tasks like bathing, dressing, toileting, eating, transferring, and mobility. In typical practice, these routine tasks are delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The licensed nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) handle assessment, care planning, supervision, and more complex duties, while delegation is the process of assigning tasks to others. Therefore, the tasks that cover ADLs and routine care are undertaken by UAPs.