Author Question: When teaching a student nurse about the scope of practice for the licensed practical/vocational ... (Read 31 times)

Tirant22 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

When teaching a student nurse about the scope of practice for the licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN), the nursing instructor notes that additional teaching is needed when the student nurse states:

1. The LPN/LVN can practice independently.
2. The LPN/LVN can practice under the supervision of a dentist.
3. The LPN/LVN can practice under the supervision of a physician.
4. The LPN/LVN can practice under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Question 2

When teaching a class of nursing students about advanced practice nursing, a nursing instructor states:

1. A nurse practitioner cannot diagnose illnesses.
2. A nurse practitioner is not able to prescribe medications.
3. A nurse practitioner must be supervised by a registered nurse.
4. A nurse practitioner can diagnose illnesses and prescribe medications for them.