Medical-surgical nursing exam questions and

Medical-surgical nursing exam questions and answers 2025/2026[verified] Possible sites of employment for LPNs in the community - ANSWER-Long term care rehabilitation services hospice care Adult group homes Assisted living Home health care Military Jails and prisons

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Role of LPN - ANSWER-Uphold clinical standards provide safe patient care educate patients communicate effectively work as a collaborative member of the health team advocate

Which organizations are sources for clear guidelines for upholding clinical standards for safe and competent care? - ANSWER-The National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service (NAPNES) and the The National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses, Inc. (NFLPN)

What is the most common leadership role for the LPN? - ANSWER-Charge Nurse in a long-term facility

What is the RN's role in a long-term care facility. - ANSWER-Supervisor of long-term care staff.

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Must be available to LPN charge nurse on site or by phone

Delegation - ANSWER-transferring authority to a person for a task

The RN can delegate to who? - ANSWER-RN, LPN, UAP

The LPN can delegate to who? - ANSWER-LPN, UAP

The UAP can delegate to who? - ANSWER-No one

True or False ? You must be knowledge about the skills and judgement capabilities of who you delegate to. - ANSWER-True

True or false? You Must Consider The CONDITION OF THE PT AND THE COMPETENCY OF THE UAP before delegating a task - ANSWER-True- patients must be in stable condition and the UAP needs to be trained in the task assigned.

Are you accountable if you delegate a task? - ANSWER-Yes and you should supervise.

Does the UAP have to accept the task if delegated? - ANSWER-Yes, delegation requires that the UAP voluntarily accept the task

Do tasks delegated need to be within the job description of the UAP? - ANSWER-YES

The five rights of delegation - ANSWER-Right task Right circumstances Right person right direction/communication right supervision

What does assigning a task involve? - ANSWER-Assignment involves assigning nursing tasks or activities within the job description of the UAP to a particular individual

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