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jenna1

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Which trends should guide the LPN/LVN in planning for employment over the next 5 years? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Little change in numbers needed or in potential work sites is projected.
  b. The number of LPN/LVN charge positions will increase in mental health care facilities.
  c. The number of LPN/LVN positions available in hospitals will nearly double.
  d. Employment opportunities for LPN/LVNs will increase in long-term care settings due to the care needs of the elderly.
  e. More LPN/LVNs will be needed to work in community-based settings.
  f. LPN/LVNs will provide care for larger numbers of terminally ill and acutely ill patients.

Question 2

Helpful qualities for home health nurses include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Flexibility
  b. Judgmental attitude
  c. Self-confidence
  d. Ability to deal with emergencies
  e. Communication skills



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D, E, F
Nursing home employment of LPN/LVNs is expected to grow in response to the long-term care needs of the growing number of elderly and disabled individuals. The trend to move health care from inpatient to outpatient suggests that more LPN/LVNs will work in community-based agencies. The RN shortage, if unabated, will likely see more LPN/LVNs caring for acutely ill patients, and the LPN/LVN skill set is well matched with care needs of many terminally ill patients in hospice care. Numbers are expected to increase about as fast as the average for all occupations, whereas work sites are likely to become increasingly diverse. The number of LPN/LVN positions available in hospitals are expected to nearly double according to employment projections.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, C, D, E
Flexibility, self-confidence, ability to deal with emergencies, and communication skills are all helpful qualities for home health nurses. A nonjudgmental attitude is a must for the home health nurse, because he or she works in the patient's home. If the nurse is comfortable with his or her own values, different values should not be personally threatening.





 

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