RN Exam Practice
Management of CareQuestion 51 of 2368

The RN is planning care for a stable client. Which task can the RN delegate to a trained unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?

  1. Measuring the client's weight and vital signs
  2. Completing the initial physical examination
  3. Analyzing the findings of the physical examination
  4. Deciding which assessment findings are significant
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Correct answer: Measuring the client's weight and vital signs

Vital signs and weight may be delegated to trained UAP. The RN completes the initial examination and analyzes findings.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Nursing Process: Sources of Assessment Data. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Management of Care"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026