Which of the following tasks is appropriate for UAP based on their training?

Performing range-of-motion exercises is appropriate for Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) based on their training. UAPs are trained to assist with activities of daily living and basic care tasks, which often include helping with physical exercises and mobility activities under the direction of a licensed nurse or healthcare professional.

This task does not require the advanced knowledge or assessment skills that are necessary for more complex medical procedures, making it suitable for UAPs.

In contrast, administering medications typically requires specific nursing knowledge and responsibilities, as it involves understanding pharmacology, patient-specific considerations, and potential side effects, which exceeds the scope of UAP training. Conducting respiratory assessments also requires a higher level of clinical judgment and expertise in assessing respiratory function, which is not within the UAP's training. Monitoring vital signs, while a task that UAPs can perform under supervision, often necessitates an understanding of what those signs indicate clinically, along with the authority to respond to abnormalities, which is more appropriately handled by trained nursing staff.