The LPN/LVN Notices That Another Nurse Has Made Errors in Practice

question 20

Multiple Choice

The LPN/LVN notices that another nurse has made errors in practice and judgment over the past few weeks.In addition,the nurse's personality has undergone changes,such as irritability and unpredictability when responding to others.A patient mentioned to the LPN/LVN that when the nurse administered medication for pain relief,it didn't work as well as it had earlier in the day.Based on this information the LPN/LVN should

• A) notify the state board of nursing.
• B) confront the nurse with the observations.
• C) call Employee Health and discuss the matter.
• D) report these findings to the nurse in charge.

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Definitions:

Parietal Lobe

Part of the cerebral cortex that directs movements toward a goal or to perform a task, such as grasping an object; lies posterior to the central sulcus and beneath the parietal bone at the top of the skull.

Assembling Puzzles

The cognitive and motor activity involving fitting pieces together to form a whole picture or solve a problem.

Right Parietal

Refers to the right side of the parietal lobe in the brain, which plays a key role in processing sensory information and spatial orientation.

Left Temporal

Pertaining to the area of the brain's temporal lobe located on the left hemisphere, associated with comprehension of language, auditory perception, and memory processing.