The LVN/LPN is assisting the physician with a bedside procedure that requires anesthesia. While assisting, which tasks may be delegated to the LPN/LVN?
a. Locate the anesthetic for the physician.
b. Explain the procedure to the patient.
c. Administer IM preoperative medication.
d. Inject the local anesthetic into the patient.
e. Prepare IV medication.
ANS: A, C, E
LPNs/LVNs may be asked to find medication for physicians to use to inject and produce local or regional anesthesia. They may occasionally give IM or prepare IV preoperative medications. But primarily LPNs/LVNs may hear the surgeons or anesthesiologists discussing general anesthesia or read about other IV medications that were given during surgery.
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