A licensed practical/vocational nurse voluntarily entered the ...

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A licensed practical/vocational nurse voluntarily entered the Impaired Nurse Program. The license is retained if he:
 
  A) promises to not use any prescribed pain medications after a recent surgery and leave of absence from work.
  B) pays a fine to the state board of nursing for using narcotics while at work.
  C) completes all requirements of his rehab process, meeting nursing board expectations.
  D) always has another nurse administer ordered narcotics to his clients.

Question 2

A licensed practical/vocational nurse is planning a trip for a client she is caring for, which will involve several months and three separate states in the United States.
 
  Which is the priority consideration the nurse needs to consider when planning the trip?
  A) Location of hospitals near each place the client will stay
  B) Location of pharmacies in the client's network
  C) Medical supplies and equipment packed for the duration of the trip
  D) Which states are compact states and which states are not, so the nurse may get licenses as necessary

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
Feedback:
The nurse may be treated during a leave of absence with pain medications prescribed by a physician after surgery. The physician may choose nonnarcotic analgesics or alternative methods to treat the pain the client experiences. There may be fines to pay, but this in itself does not guarantee retention of the license. Part of the rehab process may entail having another nurse administer narcotics to the nurse's clients, but this does not provide the necessary proof to the nursing board that the nurse is ready to retain the license. Completing all requirements of the rehab process and meeting the nursing board's expectations are what are necessary for the nurse to retain his license.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Feedback:
Planning a trip for a client involving multiple states requires that the nurse determines which states are compact states in which she can easily obtain an endorsement for practicing nursing and which states will require a separate license in order for the nurse to care for the client in that particular state. It will take the most time to secure needed licenses, so this is the first consideration to act upon. This is because state boards of nursing require references and background checks for criminal activity, etc. Ordering necessary medical supplies and equipment is the second consideration because of the time involved to secure supplies for several months. The location of the hospitals and pharmacies is possible through an Internet search and telephone calls.