Mosby's Canadian Practical Nurse (PN) Practice Test

In MAID, the authority to assess eligibility and formally authorize the procedure rests with a physician or a nurse practitioner. A practical nurse does not have that authorization role. The PN’s function is to support the patient and family within the care plan, and, if required by the care team, assist with tasks that involve patient access or procedural setup—but not to make the decision to proceed. That is why the statement emphasizing that only a physician or NP can authorize MAID, with the PN’s role limited to invasive access, best captures the legal and professional boundaries in this context. The other options imply actions (like administering the lethal medication or leading post-mortem duties) that are not within the PN's authorized responsibilities for MAID.