Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are described as?

• A. Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs)
• B. Administrative Medical Assistants
• C. Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)
• D. Medical Assistants

Answer: (C)

Licensed Practical Nurses are those described by the acronym LPN—the term itself is the expansion of the label. In practice, LPNs (or LVNs in states that use that title) are nursing professionals who complete a practical nursing program and obtain licensure to provide basic patient care under the supervision of RNs or physicians. They perform tasks like taking vital signs, assisting with daily activities, and administering certain medications and treatments permitted by state rules. This distinguishes them from roles focused on administrative duties or mixed clinical/administrative tasks, such as administrative medical assistants or medical assistants. The alternative titles reflect the same basic nursing role in different places, but the description here directly matches the Licensed Practical Nurse designation.