During Orientation,an RN Learns That LPN/LVNs in the Facility Receive

question 14

Multiple Choice

During orientation,an RN learns that LPN/LVNs in the facility receive additional training to perform some tasks such as hanging continuously infusing intravenous fluids that have no additives.It is important for the RN to understand that what is the basis for this practice?

• A) The health care facility can override the state practice act by having all LPN/LVNs and unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)participate in on-site training.
• B) LPN/LVNs are licensed,and accountability for their own practice rests with each LPN/LVN.
• C) The RN can determine what tasks are legally delegable to the LPN/LVNs on his/her care team.
• D) The nurse practice act and state regulations related to delegation override the organization's policies.

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