Which Function Falls Within the LPN/LVN's Scope of Practice

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which function falls within the LPN/LVN's scope of practice?

• A) Formulating the plan of care
• B) Collecting data
• C) Selecting nursing diagnoses
• D) Setting goals, objectives, and outcomes

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Definitions:

Cartilage

A flexible, rubbery connective tissue found in various parts of the body, providing structure and reducing friction between bones.

Synovial Joint

Capsule-enclosed joint at which cartilage-covered ends of bones are separated by a fluid-filled space.

Muscle Fiber

The cylindrical, multinucleate cells that make up skeletal muscles, responsible for contracting to produce movement.

Myofibril

Within a muscle fiber, a threadlike array of proteins organized as a series of sarcomeres (contractile units).