Test Bank Lilleys Pharmacology for Canadian
Health Care Practice 4th Edition By Sealock,
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, Chapter 01: Nursing Practice In Canada And Drug Therapy Multiple
Choice
1. Which Is A Judgement About A Particular Patient‘S Potential Need Or Problem?
a. A Goal
b. An Assessment
c. Subjective Data
d. A Nursing Diagnosis
Answer: D
Nursing Diagnosis Is The Phase Of The Nursing Process During Which A Clinical Judgement Is Made
About How A Patient Responds To Heath Conditions And Life Processes Or Vulnerability For That
Response.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Knowledge
2. The Patient Is To Receive Oral Furosemide (Lasix) Every Day; However, Because The Patient Is
Unable To Swallow, He Cannot Take Medication Orally, As Ordered. The Nurse Needs To Contact
The Physician. What Type Of Problem Is This?
a. A —Right Time‖ Problem
b. A —Right Dose‖ Problem
c. A —Right Route‖ Problem
d. A —Right Medication‖
Problem Answer: C
This Is A —Right Route‖ Problem: The Nurse Cannot Assume The Route And Must Clarify The Route
With The Prescriber. This Is Not A —Right Time‖ Problem Because The Ordered Frequency Has Not
Changed. This Is Not A —Right Dose‖ Problem Because The Dose Is Not Related To An Inability To
Swallow. This Is Not A —Right Medication‖ Problem Because The Medication Ordered Will Not
Change, Just The Route.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Application
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,3. The Nurse Has Been Monitoring The Patient‘S Progress On His New Drug Regimen Since The First
Dose And Has Been Documenting Signs Of Possible Adverse Effects. What Nursing Process Phase Is
The Nurse Practising?
a. Planning
b. Evaluation
c. Implementation
d. Nursing Diagnosis
Answer: B
Monitoring The Patient‘S Progress Is Part Of The Evaluation Phase. Planning, Implementation, And Nursing
Diagnosis Are Not Illustrated By This
Example. Dif: Cognitive Level:
Application
4. The Nurse Is Caring For A Patient Who Has Been 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 Adheres To The New Insulin Treatment Regimen.
d. The Patient Demonstrates Safe Insulin Self-Administration
Technique. Answer: D
Having The Patient Demonstrate Safe Insulin Self-Administration Technique Is A Specific And
Measurable Outcome Criterion. Following Instructions And Avoiding Complications Are Not Specific
Criteria. Adherence To The New Insulin Treatment Regimen Is Not Objective And Would Be Difficult
To Measure.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Application
5. Which Activity Best Reflects The Implementation Phase Of The Nursing Process For The Patient
Who Is Newly Diagnosed With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
a. Providing Education Regarding Self-Injection Technique
b. Setting Goals And Outcome Criteria With The Patient‘S Input
c. Recording A History Of Over-The-Counter Medications Used At Home
d. Formulating Nursing Diagnoses Regarding Knowledge Deficits Related To The New Treatment
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, Regimen Answer: A
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Health Care Practice 4th Edition By Sealock,
1|P age
, Chapter 01: Nursing Practice In Canada And Drug Therapy Multiple
Choice
1. Which Is A Judgement About A Particular Patient‘S Potential Need Or Problem?
a. A Goal
b. An Assessment
c. Subjective Data
d. A Nursing Diagnosis
Answer: D
Nursing Diagnosis Is The Phase Of The Nursing Process During Which A Clinical Judgement Is Made
About How A Patient Responds To Heath Conditions And Life Processes Or Vulnerability For That
Response.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Knowledge
2. The Patient Is To Receive Oral Furosemide (Lasix) Every Day; However, Because The Patient Is
Unable To Swallow, He Cannot Take Medication Orally, As Ordered. The Nurse Needs To Contact
The Physician. What Type Of Problem Is This?
a. A —Right Time‖ Problem
b. A —Right Dose‖ Problem
c. A —Right Route‖ Problem
d. A —Right Medication‖
Problem Answer: C
This Is A —Right Route‖ Problem: The Nurse Cannot Assume The Route And Must Clarify The Route
With The Prescriber. This Is Not A —Right Time‖ Problem Because The Ordered Frequency Has Not
Changed. This Is Not A —Right Dose‖ Problem Because The Dose Is Not Related To An Inability To
Swallow. This Is Not A —Right Medication‖ Problem Because The Medication Ordered Will Not
Change, Just The Route.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Application
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,3. The Nurse Has Been Monitoring The Patient‘S Progress On His New Drug Regimen Since The First
Dose And Has Been Documenting Signs Of Possible Adverse Effects. What Nursing Process Phase Is
The Nurse Practising?
a. Planning
b. Evaluation
c. Implementation
d. Nursing Diagnosis
Answer: B
Monitoring The Patient‘S Progress Is Part Of The Evaluation Phase. Planning, Implementation, And Nursing
Diagnosis Are Not Illustrated By This
Example. Dif: Cognitive Level:
Application
4. The Nurse Is Caring For A Patient Who Has Been 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 Adheres To The New Insulin Treatment Regimen.
d. The Patient Demonstrates Safe Insulin Self-Administration
Technique. Answer: D
Having The Patient Demonstrate Safe Insulin Self-Administration Technique Is A Specific And
Measurable Outcome Criterion. Following Instructions And Avoiding Complications Are Not Specific
Criteria. Adherence To The New Insulin Treatment Regimen Is Not Objective And Would Be Difficult
To Measure.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Application
5. Which Activity Best Reflects The Implementation Phase Of The Nursing Process For The Patient
Who Is Newly Diagnosed With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
a. Providing Education Regarding Self-Injection Technique
b. Setting Goals And Outcome Criteria With The Patient‘S Input
c. Recording A History Of Over-The-Counter Medications Used At Home
d. Formulating Nursing Diagnoses Regarding Knowledge Deficits Related To The New Treatment
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, Regimen Answer: A
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