An LPN has recently moved to a new state and is seeking ...

[Jramos095]

An LPN has recently moved to a new state and is seeking employment. What laws does the LPN need to be aware of?
 
  A) The nurse must hold a mandatory license to practice nursing.
  B) The nurse must be familiar with the legal responsibilities.
  C) The nurse must follow the directions set by the RN.
  D) The nurse must provide documentation of a completion of a course of study.

Question 2

A client has had a cerebrovascular accident affecting one brain hemisphere. According to the electronic medical record nursing care plan, the client has had damage to the Broca's area of the cerebrum.
 
  Based on this information, which aspects of speech and language can the nurse anticipate occurring when entering the client's room?
  1 . Damage impairs ability to comprehend written language.
  2 . Damage impairs ability to comprehend spoken language.
  3 . Damage causes speech impairment.
  4 . Individual is able to speak.
  5 . Individual language comprehension is not affected.
  A) 1, 2
  B) 2, 3
  C) 3, 5
  D) 2, 5

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Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
State licensing laws have individual variations, but all nurse practice laws state that it is illegal for any nurse to practice nursing for pay without a license. Practice acts differentiate between LPN/LVN and RN licenses. This regulation is called mandatory licensure. The most important law that the nurse needs to know before seeking employment in a new state is the need to hold a license to practice nursing in that state. Nurses need to be aware of their legal responsibilities regardless in which state they are practicing. LPNs need to follow the directions set by an RN. The nurse needs to be qualified, but confirmation of course completion is not mandatory.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
A left-sided stroke often causes speech and language impairment, although the physical symptoms (e.g., paralysis) will be on the right side of the body. Language comprehension (Wernicke's area)damage impairs ability to comprehend written and spoken language, but the person can still speak. Speaking ability (Broca's area)damage causes speech impairment, but does not affect language comprehension.