Low to No Risk

17

Moderate Risk

2

High Risk

11

Extreme Risk

3

• 1.5Administer medications or treatments, such as catheterizations, suppositories, irrigations, enemas, massages, or douches, as directed by a physician or nurse.
• 2.2Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.
• 2.5Apply clean dressings, slings, stockings, or support bandages, under direction of nurse or physician.
• 1.2Assist nurses or physicians in the operation of medical equipment or provision of patient care.
• 2.3Collect specimens, such as urine, feces, or sputum.
• 0.5Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support.
• 1.8Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
• 2Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink.
• 1.1Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities.
• 1Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine.
• 2Position or hold patients in position for surgical preparation.
• 1Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.
• 2.5Review patients' dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure patient receives appropriate diet.
• 0.8Undress, wash, and dress patients who are unable to do so for themselves.
• 2.4Wash, groom, shave, or drape patients to prepare them for surgery, treatment, or examination.
• 2.4Exercise patients who are comatose, paralyzed, or have restricted mobility.
• 0.8Explain medical instructions to patients or family members.

42.4% of Nursing Assistants tasks can be automated with AI or robotics