Which of the following tasks is NOT appropriate for unlicensed assistive personnel?

Unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) are trained to perform specific tasks under the supervision of licensed healthcare professionals, but they are not permitted to perform tasks that require professional judgment or assessment, such as medication administration.

Assigning medication administration to a stable client falls outside the scope of practice for UAP due to the need for evaluating the client's condition, understanding potential side effects, and ensuring the correct dosage and timing of medication. This task requires a licensed professional, such as a nurse, who has the training and authority to make clinical decisions related to medications.

The other tasks mentioned are appropriate for UAP. Assisting a client with oral suctioning can be a delegated task in certain contexts but usually requires a licensed individual's oversight. Turning and repositioning a client is generally acceptable for UAP to perform as it doesn't require skilled nursing judgment. Documenting vital signs is also within their delegation scope as long as the vital signs are stable and do not require interpretation or clinical decision-making. This helps clarify the boundaries of UAP responsibilities and emphasizes the need for licensed personnel to handle tasks involving clinical assessment and safety related to medications.