COMPLETE TEST BANK:
PHARMACOLOGY AND THE NURSING PROCESS 10TH EDITION
BY LINDA LANE LILLEY RN PHD (AUTHOR) LATEST UPDATE.
,CHAPTER 01: THE NURSING PROCESS AND DRUG THERAPY
LILLEY: PHARMACOLOGY AND THE NURSING PROCESS, 10TH EDITION
Multiple Choice
1. The Nurse Is Developing A Human Needs Statement For A Patient Who Has A New
Diagnosis Of Heart Failure. Identification Of Human Needs Statements Occur With Which
Of These Activities?
a. Collection Of Patient Data
b. Administering Interventions
c. Deciding On Patient Outcomes
d. Documenting The Patient‘S Behavior
Ans: A
Identification Of Human Needs Occurs With The Collection Of Patient Data.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Understanding (Comprehension)
Top: Nursing Process: Human Needs Statement
Msc: Nclex: Safe And Effective Care Environment: Management Of Care
2. The Patient Is To Receive Oral Guaifenesin Twice A Day. Today, The Nurse Was Busy And
Gave TheMedication 2 Hours After The Scheduled Dose Was Due. What Type Of Problem
Does This Represent?
a. ―Right Time‖
b. ―Right Dose‖
c. ―Right Route‖
d. ―Right Medication‖
Ans: A
―Right Time‖ Is Correct Because The Medication Was Given More Than 30 Minutes After The
Scheduled Dose Was Due. ―Dose‖ Is Incorrect Because The Dose Is Not Related To The Time
The Medication Administration Is Scheduled. ―Route‖ Is Incorrect Because The Route Is Not
Affected.
―Medication‖ Is Incorrect Because The Medication Ordered Will Not Change.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Applying (Application)
Top: Nursing Process: Implementation
Msc: Nclex: Safe And Effective Care Environment: Safety And Infection Control
3. The Nurse Has Been Monitoring The Patient‘S Progress On A New Drug Regimen Since
The First Dose And Documenting The Patient‘S Therapeutic Response To The
Medication. Which Phase OfThe Nursing Process Do These Actions Illustrate?
a. Human Needs Statement
b. Planning
c. Implementation
d. Evaluation
,Ans: D
Monitoring The Patient‘S Progress, Including The Patient‘S Response To The Medication, Is
Part Of The Evaluation Phase. Planning, Implementation, And Human Needs Statement Are
Not IllustratedBy This Example.
, Msc: Nclex: Safe And Effective Care Environment: Management Of Care
4. The Nurse Is Assigned To A Patient Who Is Newly Diagnosed With Type 1 Diabetes
Mellitus.Which Statement Best Illustrates An Outcome Criterion For This Patient?
a. The Patient Will Follow Instructions.
b. The Patient Will Not Experience Complications.
c. The Patient Will Adhere To The New Insulin Treatment Regimen.
d. The Patient Will Demonstrate Correct Blood Glucose Testing Technique.
Ans: D
―Demonstrating Correct Blood Glucose Testing Technique‖ Is A Specific And Measurable
Outcome Criterion. ―Following Instructions‖ And ―Not Experiencing Complications‖ Are
Not Specific Criteria. ―Adhering To New Regimen‖ Would Be Difficult To Measure.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Applying (Application) Top: Nursing Process: Planning
Msc: Nclex: Safe And Effective Care Environment: Management Of Care
5. Which Activity Best Reflects The Implementation Phase Of The Nursing Process For The
PatientWho Is Newly Diagnosed With Hypertension?
a. Providing Education On Keeping A Journal Of Blood Pressure Readings
b. Setting Goals And Outcome Criteria With The Patient‘S Input
c. Recording A Drug History Regarding Over-The-Counter Medications Used At Home
d. Formulating Human Needs Statements Regarding Deficient Knowledge Related
To TheNew Treatment Regimen
Ans: A
Education Is An Intervention That Occurs During The Implementation Phase. Setting Goals
And Outcomes Reflects The Planning Phase. Recording A Drug History Reflects The
Assessment Phase.Formulating Human Needs Statements Reflects Analysis Of Data As Part
Of Planning.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Applying (Application)
Top: Nursing Process: Implementation
Msc: Nclex: Safe And Effective Care Environment: Management Of Care
6. The Medication Order Reads, ―Give Ondansetron 4 Mg, 30 Minutes Before Beginning
Chemotherapy To Prevent Nausea.‖ The Nurse Notes That The Route Is Missing From
The Order.What Is The Nurse‘S Best Action?
a. Give The Medication Intravenously Because The Patient Might Vomit.
b. Give The Medication Orally Because The Tablets Are Available In 4-Mg Doses.
c. Contact The Prescriber To Clarify The Route Of The Medication Ordered.
d. Hold The Medication Until The Prescriber Returns To Make Rounds.
Ans: C
A Complete Medication Order Includes The Route Of Administration. If A Medication
Order DoesNot Include The Route, The Nurse Must Ask The Prescriber To Clarify It. The
Intravenous And OralRoutes Are Not Interchangeable. Holding The Medication Until The
Prescriber Returns Would Mean That The Patient Would Not Receive A Needed
Medication.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Applying (Application)
Top: Nursing Process: Implementation
Msc: Nclex: Safe And Effective Care Environment: Management Of Care
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