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You have discovered a hospital-acquired condition that is present on admission. What is your primary role at this time?

Which of the following are included in the five rights of delegation by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)? (Select all that apply)

An LPN/LVN delegates perineal care to a UAP. The patient never receives the  care. Who is held accountable?

Which of the following can happen due to an allergy to the medication administered?

The LPN/LVN is contemplating whether delegation is appropriate. Which should the nurse relie on to make this decision?

When you are administering a medication and the order on the MAR does not match the directions on the medication label, you should:

Which of the following information is included on the medication prescription?

The medication aide is supposed to administer Lopressor once daily at 0800 per the doctor’s order. The medication has parameters to “hold if pulse is < 60" The patient's pulse is 55 this morning. What should the medication aide do?

A medication label reads, “250 mg per 5 mL.” How many milliliters are needed for a 500 mg dose?

The medication aide is preparing to administer a rectal suppository. What position should the patient be placed in?