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An RN is responsible for assessment, patient teaching, and nursing ______.
judgment
An LVN/PN cannot ______ or give any IV medications.
push
A legal document that states a person's wishes regarding medical care is called an ______.
Advanced Directive
A living will describes medical treatments a patient would/would not want to use to keep them ______.
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The principle of nonmaleficence means to do ______.
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Beneficence refers to the ethical principle to do ______.
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The ethical principle of justice involves treating all patients ______.
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Veracity in nursing refers to ______ the truth.
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The person who has power of attorney acts as a ______ to make decisions for the patient.
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Study Notes
RN Responsibilities
- Responsible for assessment and teaching patients
- Reinforces expected symptoms
- Calls family members about patient status
- Administers IV medications (only RNs can handle blood and verify type)
- Remains with patient during first 15 minutes of blood transfusions
LVN/PN Responsibilities
- Provides stable patient outcomes
- Titrates oxygen based on unit protocols
- Administers oxygen via nasal cannula
- Performs ostomy care (may give medications but no IV meds)
- Reinforces teaching already given by RN
- Administers tube feeds
- Performs NG tube insertions
- Performs suctioning
CNA/UAP Responsibilities
- Follows given standard procedures
- Measures urine output
- Collects non-sterile specimens (cannot obtain specimen from Foley catheter)
- Changes colostomy bags for patients with established stomas
- Removes Foley catheters
- Checks blood glucose levels
- Provides ADLs
- Assists with hygiene needs (shower, toilet)
Delegation
- RNs cannot delegate assessment, pt teaching and nursing judgment
- LVNs cannot push or give IV medications
- LVNs can be given nursing interventions but CANNOT assess patients
Advanced Directives
- Legal document with patient's wishes for medical care if unable to make decisions
- Two types: living wills and power of attorney
Ethics
- Fidelity: Keeping promises and commitments to others
- Loyalty: Being faithful and supportive
- Negligence: Failure to act reasonably
- Nonmaleficence: Avoiding causing harm
- Beneficence: Doing good
- Justice: Fair treatment of all patients
- Veracity: Telling the truth
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Description
This quiz covers the distinct responsibilities of Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), Practical Nurses (PNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs). It highlights the delegation of tasks within nursing roles, emphasizing patient care, medication administration, and teaching responsibilities. Test your knowledge on each role's specific duties and effective delegation strategies.
