RN Exam Practice
Management of CareQuestion 1865 of 2368

Which task related to a blood transfusion can the RN delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel?

  1. Starting the transfusion once the unit is verified
  2. Assessing the client for signs of a transfusion reaction
  3. Performing the second verification of the blood unit
  4. Obtaining vital signs as instructed for a stable client
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Correct answer: Obtaining vital signs as instructed for a stable client

Transfusion therapy cannot be delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel, but they may take vital signs of a stable client and report concerns.

Source: Nursing Advanced Skills (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Administer Blood Products: Health Care Team Collaboration. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Management of Care"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026