Author Question: The LPNs/LVNs will use the Nurse Practice Act as a guide in their practice. The Nurse Practice Act ... (Read 234 times)

Sportsfan2111 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

The LPNs/LVNs will use the Nurse Practice Act as a guide in their practice. The Nurse Practice Act (select all that apply):

A.
Is a federal document that all states must follow.
B.
Is established by each state to define the scope of nursing practice in that state.
C.
Protects nurses from lawsuits for violating rules about patients' confidentiality.
D.
Established fair compensation and benefits for nurses.
E.
Dictates the acceptable scope of practice for the different levels of nursing.

Question 2

Patient's Bill of Rights includes the right(s) to (select all that apply):

A.
Open mail and make personal phone calls.
B.
Have privacy and visitors.
C.
Treat staff in a disrespectful manner.
D.
Be identified as a client.
E.
Choose one's own nurse.

Silverbeard98 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, E
A nurse will consult the Nurse Practice Act in his ro her state to determine if the nurse is performing at the appropriate level based on one's preparation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, D
It is a legal right that advocates for the patient. Facilities are required to post the Patient's Bill of Rights.