LPN Scope of Practice Questions With Complete Solutions.

Can a licensed practical nurse (LPN) assign and delegate nursing activities to others? correct answer: Yes, according to rule R4-19-401 (E. 1.-2.) ( Can a licensed practical nurse (LPN) prepare a mediset or pillbox for a patient? correct answer: Yes, it is within the scope of practice for the LPN to prepare a medication device such as a Mediset to facilitate the self-administration of subsequent medications as long as a physician has prescribed the medication and the medications have been properly compounded, packaged, labeled, and delivered to the ultimate user. The nurse is not considered dispensing when a Draft date: 6/1/20 4 medication is taken from the ultimate user's labeled package and placed in a device to facilitate the ultimate user's self-administration. Can a licensed practical nurse (LPN) teach an individual how to prepare a mediset or pillbox? correct answer: Yes, it is within the scope of practice for the LPN to instruct the individual or caregiver the correct method for preparing a medication device such as a Mediset to facilitate the self- administration of subsequent medications. Is it within the scope of practice for the licensed practical nurse (LPN) to accept pain management orders written by health care providers such as Nurse Practitioners, Certified Nurse Anesthetists, and Physician Assistants? correct answer: Yes, the LPN may implement pain management orders given by: a) A Nurse Practitioner with prescribing and dispensing privilegesb) A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) with prescribing privileges c) A Physician's Assistant Is it within the scope of practice for the licensed practical nurse (LPN) to remove sutures or staples? correct answer: Yes, according to A.R.S. § 32-1601 (19(g)) ( Can a licensed practical nurse (LPN) phone-in a prescription to an outside pharmacy for a clinician with prescribing authority? correct answer: Yes, it is within the scop