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1. Which statement accurately describes the primary purpose of the state nurse practice act (NPA)?
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a. To test and license LPN/LVNs
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d. To limit the LPN/LVN employment placement
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KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
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MSC: NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care
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d. Inform the charge nurse of her lack of training in this procedure.
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are not safe.
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KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Coordinat
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a. To test and license LPN/LVNs
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KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
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MSC: NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care
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KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Coordinat
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