Test Bank Pharmacology And The Nursing
Process 11th Edition Linda Lilley, Shelly Collins,
Julie Snyder Chapter 1-58
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Chapter 01: The Nursing Process And Drug Therapy
Multiple Choice
1. The Nurse Is Writing A Nursing Diagnosis For A Plan Of Care For A Patient Who
Has Been Newly Diagnosed With Type 2 Diabetes. Which Statement Reflects The
Correct Format For A Nursing Diagnosis?
a. Anxiety
b. Anxiety Related To New Drug Therapy
c. Anxiety Related To Anxious Feelings About Drug Therapy, As Evidenced
By Statements Such As “I’m Upset About Having To Test My Blood
Sugars.”
d. Anxiety Related To New Drug Therapy, As Evidenced By Statements
Such As “I’m Upset About Having To Test My Blood Sugars.”
Ans: D
Formulation Of Nursing Diagnoses Is Usually A Three-Step Process. “Anxiety” Is Missing
The “Related To” And “As Evidenced By” Portions Of Defining Characteristics. “Anxiety
Related To New Drug Therapy” Is Missing The “As Evidenced By” Portion Of Defining
Characteristics. The Statement Beginning “Anxiety Related To Anxious Feelings” Is
Incorrect Because The “Related To” Section Is Simply A Restatement Of The Problem
“Anxiety,” Not A Separate Factor Related To The Response.
Difference: Cognitive Level: Understanding
(Comprehension) Top: Nursing Process:
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2. The Patient Is To Receive Oral Guaifenesin (Mucinex) Twice A Day. Today, The Nurse
Was Busy And Gave The Medication 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.
Difference: Cognitive Level: Applying
(Application) Top: Nursing Process:
Implementation
Multiple Choice Questions: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 Of The Nursing Process Do These Actions Illustrate?
a. Nursing Diagnosis
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 Nursing Diagnosis Are Not
Illustrated By This Example.
Difference: Cognitive Level: Understanding
(Comprehension) Top: Nursing Process: Evaluation
Multiple Choice Questions: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.
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Difference: Cognitive Level: Applying (Application)
Top: Nursing Process: Planning
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5. Which Activity Best Reflects The Implementation Phase Of The Nursing Process For
The Patient Who 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 Nursing Diagnoses Regarding Deficient Knowledge Related
To The New 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 Nursing Diagnoses Reflects Analysis Of Data As Part Of
Planning.
Difference: Cognitive Level: Applying
(Application) Top: Nursing Process:
Implementation
Multiple Choice Questions:Nclex: Safe And Effective Care Environment: Management Of Care
, 6. The Medication Order Reads, “Give Ondansetron (Zofran) 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?
Process 11th Edition Linda Lilley, Shelly Collins,
Julie Snyder Chapter 1-58
, 4
Chapter 01: The Nursing Process And Drug Therapy
Multiple Choice
1. The Nurse Is Writing A Nursing Diagnosis For A Plan Of Care For A Patient Who
Has Been Newly Diagnosed With Type 2 Diabetes. Which Statement Reflects The
Correct Format For A Nursing Diagnosis?
a. Anxiety
b. Anxiety Related To New Drug Therapy
c. Anxiety Related To Anxious Feelings About Drug Therapy, As Evidenced
By Statements Such As “I’m Upset About Having To Test My Blood
Sugars.”
d. Anxiety Related To New Drug Therapy, As Evidenced By Statements
Such As “I’m Upset About Having To Test My Blood Sugars.”
Ans: D
Formulation Of Nursing Diagnoses Is Usually A Three-Step Process. “Anxiety” Is Missing
The “Related To” And “As Evidenced By” Portions Of Defining Characteristics. “Anxiety
Related To New Drug Therapy” Is Missing The “As Evidenced By” Portion Of Defining
Characteristics. The Statement Beginning “Anxiety Related To Anxious Feelings” Is
Incorrect Because The “Related To” Section Is Simply A Restatement Of The Problem
“Anxiety,” Not A Separate Factor Related To The Response.
Difference: Cognitive Level: Understanding
(Comprehension) Top: Nursing Process:
Nursing D i a gnnuo rs i ss i Ngtb. Com
Multiple Choice Questions:Nclex: Safe And Effective Care Environment: Management Of Care
2. The Patient Is To Receive Oral Guaifenesin (Mucinex) Twice A Day. Today, The Nurse
Was Busy And Gave The Medication 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.
Difference: Cognitive Level: Applying
(Application) Top: Nursing Process:
Implementation
Multiple Choice Questions: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 Of The Nursing Process Do These Actions Illustrate?
a. Nursing Diagnosis
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 Nursing Diagnosis Are Not
Illustrated By This Example.
Difference: Cognitive Level: Understanding
(Comprehension) Top: Nursing Process: Evaluation
Multiple Choice Questions: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.
Nursingtb.Com
Difference: Cognitive Level: Applying (Application)
Top: Nursing Process: Planning
Multiple Choice Questions:Nclex: Safe And Effective Care Environment: Management Of Care
5. Which Activity Best Reflects The Implementation Phase Of The Nursing Process For
The Patient Who 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 Nursing Diagnoses Regarding Deficient Knowledge Related
To The New 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 Nursing Diagnoses Reflects Analysis Of Data As Part Of
Planning.
Difference: Cognitive Level: Applying
(Application) Top: Nursing Process:
Implementation
Multiple Choice Questions:Nclex: Safe And Effective Care Environment: Management Of Care
, 6. The Medication Order Reads, “Give Ondansetron (Zofran) 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?
