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Practice Question

The best source of information regarding the roles of the LPN in a med-surg setting is?

Answer Choices:

Correct Answer:

The State Board of Nursing.

Rationale:

■ Each State Board of Nursing (BON) provides the legal scope of practice for LPNs/LVNs, outlining their roles, responsibilities, and limitations within the healthcare system.

■ These boards regulate licensure and ensure public safety by issuing practice acts that detail what tasks LPNs are legally permitted to perform in various clinical settings, including med-surg units.

■ Unlike facility policies or textbooks, the BON offers the most current, authoritative, and enforceable guidelines that reflect state-specific legal requirements.

■ Nurses are professionally accountable to comply with their state's practice laws, and understanding them is critical to avoid scope-of-practice violations and potential disciplinary action.

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  • Category: LPN - Nursing Exam(s)
  • Subcategory: ATI Exams
  • Domain: MED-SURG PN
  • Answer Choices: 4
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