Question

An LPN works on an adult medical/surgical unit and has been pulled to work on the burn unit, which cares for clients of all ages. What should he do?

Accepted Answer

He should take the assignment, but explain the situation to the charge nurse and ask for a quick orientation before starting.

Answer

He should take the assignment, but make it clear he will only care for adult clients.

Answer

He should take the assignment, but ask to be paired with a more experienced LPN.

Answer

He should refuse to take the assignment, as caring for infant and child population is not within his scope of practice.

Question 1 - Coordinated Care Practice Test for the NCLEX-PN Exam