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tiara099 · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

Practical nurses are referred to as those who, from the beginning of time, chose (or were appointed) to care for individuals who were ill, injured, dying, or having babies.

Names used to designate this person have included which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

a. Midwife
b. Attendant
c. Trained nurse
d. Practical nurse
e. Self-proclaimed nurse
f. Babysitter

Question 2

After licensing, the LPN/LVN is permitted to perform complex nursing skills as delegated by the registered nurse (RN) and allowed by the ___________________ _.

Fill in the blank with the correct word.

Dunkey · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, C, D, E
Practical nurses have had a varied and colorful evolution. Practical nurses are referred to in a broad sense as those who, from the beginning of time, chose (or were appointed) to care for individuals who were ill, injured, dying, or having babies. Names used to designate this person have included midwife, attendant, trained nurse, practical nurse, and self-proclaimed nurse.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: Nurse Practice Act
After licensing, the LPN/LVN is permitted to perform complex nursing skills as delegated by the registered nurse (RN) and allowed by the Nurse Practice Act.