When the Nurse Practice Act of the State Permits Delegation

question 31

Multiple Choice

When the Nurse Practice Act of the state permits delegation as part of the LPN/LVN charge nurse duties, which task could be delegated to experienced, unlicensed assistive personnel who have been trained to perform the task?

• A) Calling the physician when a resident's condition deteriorates
• B) Providing a performance evaluation for another nursing assistant
• C) Taking the vital signs of a resident whose condition is not critical
• D) Handling a grievance brought by a nursing assistant

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Definitions:

Reciprocal Dealing Agreement

An agreement between two parties where each agrees to purchase goods or services from the other, often used to strengthen business relationships.

Exclusive Dealing

An arrangement where a retailer or distributor is restricted to purchasing or selling the products of one supplier.

Wholly Owned

A company or entity that is 100% owned by another company or individual.

Vertical Boycott

An anti-competitive practice where companies at different supply chain levels agree not to deal with a particular company or group.