NUR2407 Pharmacology final Exam review
verified questions and answers
A 55-year-old patient returned to the medical-surgical unit after undergoing a right
hemicolectomy (abdominal surgery) for colon cancer. Which of the following is an
appropriate, correctly written nursing order for this patient?
1)
7/12/13 Encourage use of the incentive spirometer every hour while the client is
awake—D. Goodman, RN
2)
By 7/12/13, uses incentive spirometer 10 times every hour while awake to 1000 mL
3)
Incentive spirometer hourly while awake
4)
Offer incentive spirometer to the client—J. Smith, RN - ANS: 1
A client newly diagnosed with diabetes is admitted to the hospital because her diabetes
is out of control. Which of the following is an appropriate direct-care intervention for this
client during her stay?
1) Consulting the diabetic nurse educator for help with a teaching plan
2) Making arrangements for the client to join a diabetic support group
3) Demonstrating blood glucose monitoring and insulin administration to the client
4) Consulting with the dietician about the client's dietary concerns - ANS: 3
Which definition best describes a critical pathway?
1) Standardized plan of care for frequently occurring conditions
2) Systematically developed statement to assist practitioners and patients in making
decisions
3) Systematic review of clinical evidence for an intervention
4) Set of interrelated concepts that describes or explains something - ANS: 1
, A client is admitted to the hospital with an acute respiratory problem resulting from lung
disease. The nurse makes a diagnosis of Ineffective Breathing Pattern related to
inability to maintain adequate rate and depth of respirations. Which nursing intervention
should be listed first on the care plan?
1) Determine airway adequacy hourly and as needed.
2) Administer oxygen as needed.
3) Monitor arterial blood gas values.
4) Place the client in a high Fowler's position. - ANS: 1
Which of the following nursing interventions is an indirect-care intervention?
1) Emotional support
2) Teaching
3) Consulting
4) Physical care - ANS: 3
Which nursing intervention is considered an independent intervention?
1) Administering 1 L of dextrose 5% in normal saline solution at 100 mL/hour
2) Encouraging the postoperative client to perform coughing and deep breathing
exercises
3) Explaining his diet to the client; then communicating the teaching with the dietitian
4) Administering morphine sulfate 2 mg IV to the client with postoperative pain - ANS: 2
A nurse makes a nursing diagnosis of Acute Pain related to the postoperative
abdominal incision. She writes a nursing order to reposition the client in a comfortable
position using pillows to splint or support the painful areas. What type of nursing
intervention did the nurse write?
1) Collaborative
2) Interdependent
3) Dependent
verified questions and answers
A 55-year-old patient returned to the medical-surgical unit after undergoing a right
hemicolectomy (abdominal surgery) for colon cancer. Which of the following is an
appropriate, correctly written nursing order for this patient?
1)
7/12/13 Encourage use of the incentive spirometer every hour while the client is
awake—D. Goodman, RN
2)
By 7/12/13, uses incentive spirometer 10 times every hour while awake to 1000 mL
3)
Incentive spirometer hourly while awake
4)
Offer incentive spirometer to the client—J. Smith, RN - ANS: 1
A client newly diagnosed with diabetes is admitted to the hospital because her diabetes
is out of control. Which of the following is an appropriate direct-care intervention for this
client during her stay?
1) Consulting the diabetic nurse educator for help with a teaching plan
2) Making arrangements for the client to join a diabetic support group
3) Demonstrating blood glucose monitoring and insulin administration to the client
4) Consulting with the dietician about the client's dietary concerns - ANS: 3
Which definition best describes a critical pathway?
1) Standardized plan of care for frequently occurring conditions
2) Systematically developed statement to assist practitioners and patients in making
decisions
3) Systematic review of clinical evidence for an intervention
4) Set of interrelated concepts that describes or explains something - ANS: 1
, A client is admitted to the hospital with an acute respiratory problem resulting from lung
disease. The nurse makes a diagnosis of Ineffective Breathing Pattern related to
inability to maintain adequate rate and depth of respirations. Which nursing intervention
should be listed first on the care plan?
1) Determine airway adequacy hourly and as needed.
2) Administer oxygen as needed.
3) Monitor arterial blood gas values.
4) Place the client in a high Fowler's position. - ANS: 1
Which of the following nursing interventions is an indirect-care intervention?
1) Emotional support
2) Teaching
3) Consulting
4) Physical care - ANS: 3
Which nursing intervention is considered an independent intervention?
1) Administering 1 L of dextrose 5% in normal saline solution at 100 mL/hour
2) Encouraging the postoperative client to perform coughing and deep breathing
exercises
3) Explaining his diet to the client; then communicating the teaching with the dietitian
4) Administering morphine sulfate 2 mg IV to the client with postoperative pain - ANS: 2
A nurse makes a nursing diagnosis of Acute Pain related to the postoperative
abdominal incision. She writes a nursing order to reposition the client in a comfortable
position using pillows to splint or support the painful areas. What type of nursing
intervention did the nurse write?
1) Collaborative
2) Interdependent
3) Dependent
