The Nurse Practice Act of State X Expressly States That

question 11

Multiple Choice

The Nurse Practice Act of state X expressly states that blood products may be administered only by physicians,registered nurses,and physician assistants.Under what conditions can an LPN/LVN administer a unit of packed red cells?

• A) When a physician orders it
• B) If the registered nurse delegates it
• C) If the agency policy allows it
• D) Never; LPN/LVNs cannot administer packed cells

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Definitions:

Lymphatic Vessel

A network of thin tubes that transport lymph, a fluid containing white blood cells, throughout the body.

Lymph-collecting Vessel

Part of the lymphatic system, these vessels carry lymph, a clear fluid containing white blood cells and waste products, back towards the heart.

Lymph Trunk

Large lymphatic vessels that drain lymph from different parts of the body and empty into the venous system.

Lymph Duct

A large vessel in the lymphatic system that drains lymph from various parts of the body back into the blood circulation.