Nursing Worksheet Essay

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Student name: ___Miranda Zakrzewski_______________ Date: _________________ Activity grading score: ____________________ Total possible score = 30 points Objectives * Differentiate between the LPN and RN scopes of practice. * Contrast the LPN and RN assessment of the patient’s health status. * Distinguish between the LPN and RN roles on the interdisciplinary team. 1. Identify 4 similarities and 4 differences between the LPN and RN scopes of practice. (8 pts.) NOTE: If you are a student in the state of Florida, please list four areas of IV therapy that are out of the scope of practice for the LPN (2 points each for 8 pt.) Similarities | Differences | Both must pass state exam | RN’s practice independently where LPN’s practice dependently | Both can pass medication | LPN have a limited role compared to an RN | Both can work in hospitals or long care places | RN’s have the lead role where LPN’s follow | Both care for patients | Rn’s identify what the problem is and LPN’s come up with a plan | 2. According to Alfaro-LeFevre (2013) what are the two questions the nurse should ask to make decisions about his/her scope of practice and clinical decision-making? What action should the nurse take if he/she is being asked to act outside his/her scope of practice? (3 pts.) Are they qualified? Is it safe for them to do? 3. According to your state’s Nursing Nurse Practice Act, what is the definition of monitoring? (1 pt.) NOTE: If you are a student in the state of Florida, according to the Florida Board of Nursing Practice Act (1991), what is the definition of LPNs performing intravenous therapy functions “under the direction of a registered professional nurse” mean? (1 pt.) 4. What are the six aspects of care related to the medical diagnosis Alfaro-LeFevre (2013) identifies that the professional nurse is

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