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Skills Assessment 1

Skills Assessment 1

Q For this assignment, you will complete Critical Thinking Activities based on your Chapter 1 and Chapter 5 readings in Foundations and Adult Health Nursing. Please review the Critical Thinking prompts below providing a response for each that is at least 150 words in length. Your responses should be well-written, in your own words, and submitted via an upload below using a Word or Google document. If you have questions about formatting or how to cite your sources, please review the IOT Writing Guide and APA Download IOT Writing Guide and APAguidelines. If you have any questions, please reach out to your instructor! ________________________________________ Week 1: Critical Thinking Activities 1. What characteristics define the role of the LPN/LVN? 2. You are caring for a patient with a medical diagnosis of heart failure. The routine physician orders include the clinical pathway. What is the purpose of this pathway? Can nursing deviate from the pathway? Rubric W1: Critical Thinking Lab W1: Critical Thinking Lab Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCritical Thinking Prompts The student will be awarded a maximum of 10 points per answer. Points will be deducted if necessary; please see instructor feedback. 20 pts Total Points: 20 PreviousNext

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1. As an LPN one can work in a wide range of locations and roles with that they have many different duties. Basic job functions are to monitor patients, chart vital signs, change bandages and catheters, maintain detailed records of patients' health, and collect lab samples. Licensed practice nurses communicate treatment and health information to patients, doctors, and nurses. They are also expected to report even minor changes in inpatient care to a registered nurse or another medical professional in hospitals. The duties and responsibilities vary depending on the location, some of those ranging from nursing homes to home health care and also hospitals and urgent care centers.