Free BCEN Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Practice Question

An experienced emergency nurse is triaging patients during a busy shift when a new Medical Assistant (MA) joins the team. Which of the following tasks is appropriate for the nurse to delegate to the MA to maintain a smooth operation of the emergency department?

  • Checking vital signs of patients waiting to be seen by a healthcare provider

  • Evaluating patients' mental status to prioritize their triage level

  • Starting intravenous (IV) lines on patients designated as level 3 triage

  • Administering oral medications as per standing orders to patients in the waiting area

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