— 照護管理 · MEDIUM · MCQ —
下列哪項護理任務應由註冊護理師 (RN) 執行,而非由執業護理師 (LPN) 執行?
Which of the following tasks should be performed by the Registered Nurse (RN) rather than a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)?
- AReinforcing teaching about diabetes diet強化關於糖尿病飲食的衛教
- BChanging a sterile dressing on a central line更換中心靜脈導管的無菌敷料
- CPerforming the initial admission assessment✓ 正解執行初次入院評估
- DAdministering oral medications給予口服藥物
— Explanation · 中文詳解 —
根據護理執業範圍(Scope of Practice),RN 負責評估、診斷、規劃與評估(ADPIE 中的 Assessment 與 Planning 是核心職責)。初次入院評估(Initial admission assessment)涉及全面性的臨床判斷,包含病人身心狀況、護理診斷設定與潛在風險評估,屬於專業判斷,不可委派。LPN 雖具備執行能力,但其職責範圍限於在 RN 評估後,針對穩定病況執行持續性觀察與常規護理。
The initial admission assessment is a core responsibility of the Registered Nurse (RN) as it requires comprehensive clinical judgment to establish baseline data and identify potential risks. This complex evaluation cannot be delegated to Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or other staff.
✦ 台美臨床差異
在美國,LPN 的執業範圍依各州護理委員會(BON)規定差異巨大。部分州允許 LPN 執行靜脈給藥(IV push),但絕大多數州嚴格規定初次評估與護理診斷必須由 RN 執行。