Which Task Is Most Likely to Be Considered in a State's

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which task is most likely to be considered in a state's practice act as appropriate to delegate to a LPN/LVN if the patient's condition is stable and competence in the task has been established?

• A) Administer an enema for an elective surgery patient.
• B) Administer an antiarrhythmic medication IV while interpreting the patient's rhythm on the cardiac monitor.
• C) Develop a plan of care for a stable patient admitted for observation after a head injury.
• D) Teach a patient how to instill eye drops for glaucoma.

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Definitions:

Sum of Squares

The total squared difference between each observation and the mean of the data set, used in statistical analysis to measure variation.

Mean Absolute Deviation

A measure of variability that shows the average distance between each data point and the mean of the dataset.

Assignable Variation

Variation in a process that can be traced to specific causes, as opposed to random variation.

Specific Events

Distinct occurrences or outcomes with defined characteristics, often analyzed in probability and statistical studies.