The nurse manager at a long-term-care facility is planning care for a client who is receiving radiation therapy for laryngeal cancer. Which of these tasks is appropriate to delegate to a nursing assistant?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Personal hygiene is within the scope of practice of the nursing assistant. Throat-numbing lozenges are medications and should not be administered by nursing assistants because they are outside the scope of practice. Assessment is a complex task that must be completed by licensed nursing staff. Educating the client is the responsibility of licensed nursing staff and is an ongoing part of the client's care.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Viruses are smaller than bacteria and require electron microscopy for visualization.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: MDRO refers to pathogens resistant to multiple antibiotics.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: OSHA enforces bloodborne pathogen regulations.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: These WHO-defined moments ensure comprehensive hand hygiene.