An RN Recently Relocated to Another Region of the Country

question 1

Multiple Choice

An RN recently relocated to another region of the country and immediately assumed the role of charge nurse. When determining the appropriate person to whom to delegate, the RN knows that:

• A) the role of the LPN/LVN is the same from state to state.
• B) the LPN/LVN can be taught to perform all the duties of an RN if approved by the employer and if additional on-the-job training is provided.
• C) he or she must review the state's nurse practice act for LPN/LVNs, because each state defines the role and scope of practice of the LPN/LVN.
• D) The Joint Commission has certified and established roles for the LPN/LVN.

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Definitions:

Relatively Price Inelastic

A situation where the demand for a product changes by a smaller percentage than changes in price, indicating that consumers are less responsive to price changes.

Price Elasticity

A metric for evaluating how variations in the price of a commodity impact its demand level.

Unity

The state of being united or joined as a whole, often used in various contexts to denote harmony and agreement among members of a group or between entities.

Coefficient of Price Elasticity

The coefficient of price elasticity measures how much the quantity demanded of a good or service changes in response to a change in its price, indicating its price sensitivity.