49 Pa. Code § 21.141
The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
Act-The Practical Nurse Law (63 P. S. §§ 651-667) which establishes standards for the education of practical nurses and the practice of practical nursing.
Approved-Approved by the Board.
Board-The State Board of Nursing of the Commonwealth.
Bolus-A concentrated medication or solution given rapidly over a short period of time.
Central venous catheter-An intravenous (IV) catheter, the tip of which terminates beyond the peripheral vasculature and may be either tunneled, implanted or percutaneously inserted.
Examination year-The period beginning on October 1st of a year through September 30th of the following year.
Focused assessment-Appraisal of an individual's current status and situation, which contributes to comprehensive assessment by the licensed professional nurse and supports ongoing data collection.
Graduate practical nurse-An individual who has graduated from an approved program of practical nursing in this Commonwealth or a comparable program in another state.
IV access device-A centrally or peripherally inserted catheter used for the purpose of intravenous infusion therapy, including peripheral short catheters, peripheral midline catheters, peripherally inserted central catheters and central catheters, including tunneled, nontunneled catheters and implanted ports.
IV therapy-The administration of fluids, electrolytes, nutrients or medications by the venous route.
LPN-Licensed practical nurse. A nurse licensed under this subchapter to practice in this Commonwealth.
Oral order-A spoken order issued by a practitioner authorized by law and by facility policy to issue orders for medical and therapeutic measures.
PICC-Peripherally inserted central catheter-An IV catheter, the tip of which terminates in the superior vena cava and is confirmed by chest x-ray.
Patient (includes residents and clients)-A person, other than a spouse or immediate family member, who receives professional services from a licensed practical nurse, regardless of whether or not the nurse receives remuneration for the services.
Peripheral midline catheter-A peripherally inserted catheter, the tip of which terminates no further than the axilla and is between 3 inches and 8 inches (7.5 cm and 20 cm) in length.
Peripheral short catheter-A venous access device less than 3 inches (7.5 cm) in length.
Practice of practical nursing-The performance of selected nursing acts in the care of the ill, injured or infirm under the direction of a licensed professional nurse, a licensed physician or a licensed dentist which do not require the specialized skill, judgment and knowledge required in professional nursing.
Professional relationship-The relationship which shall be deemed to exist for a period of time beginning with the first professional contact or consultation between a licensed practical nurse and a patient and ending with the final professional contact between them. The administration of emergency medical treatment or transitory trauma care will not be deemed to establish a professional relationship.
Sexual impropriety-The term includes the following offenses:
Sexual violation-The term includes the following offenses:
Titration of IV medications-A process by which medication is administered and dosages are adjusted through a continuous medication-containing intravenous infusion (such as vasoactive drugs, anticoagulants, psychotropic drugs, neuromuscular drugs, hormones, and the like) to effect a desired state based upon patient assessment data and prescribed parameters.
49 Pa. Code § 21.141
The provisions of this §21.141 amended under section 2.1(k) of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. § 212.1(k)); and section 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. § 667.6); and amended under sections 2.1(k) and 6.1 of The Professional Nursing Law (63 P.S. §§ 212.1(k) and 216.1); and sections 9 and 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. §§ 659 and 667.6).