TEST BANK
Advanced Pharmacology for Prescribers 1st Edition
by Brent Luu.
, Advanced`Pharmacology`for`Prescribers`1st`Edition`Luu`Kayingo`Test`Bank
Chapter`1:`An`Introduction`to`Evidence-Based`Clinical`Practice`Guidelines
MULTIPLE`CHOICE
• What`is`the`primary`purpose`of`the`nursing`assessment?
• Identifying`underlying`pathologic`conditions
• Assisting`the`physician`in`identifying`medical`conditions
• Determining`the`patients`mental`status
• Exploring`patient`responses`to`health`problems
ANS:`D
A`nursing`assessment`is`done`to`identify`the`patients`response`to`health`pro
blems.`During`the`nursing`assessment`phase,`a`comprehensive`information`
base`is`developed`through`a`physical`examination,`nursing`history,`medicat
ion`history,`and`professional`observation.`Identifying`underlying`pathologi
c`conditions`and`assisting`the`physician`in`identifying`medical`conditions`is
`not`part`of`the`nursing`process.`Determining`the`patients`mental`status`is`o
ne`part`of`the`nursing`assessment,`but`it`is`not`the`primary`purpose.
DIF:`Cognitive`Level:`Comprehension`
REF:`dm`36`OBJ:`1`|`3`TOP:`Nursing`
Process`Step:`Assessment
MSC:`NCLEX`Client`Needs`Category:`Health`Promotion`and`Maintenance
• What`is`the`basis`of`the`NANDA`I`taxonomy?
• Functional`health`patterns
• Human`response`patterns
• Basic`human`needs
• Pathophysiologic` needs
ANS:`B
The`NANDA`I`taxonomy`identifies`human`response`patterns.`Functional`
components`of`health`patterns`are`limited`to`activity,`fluid`volume,`nutriti
on,`self`care,`and`sensory`perception.`Basic`human`needs`comprise`less`th
an`merely`health`patterns.`Pathophysiologic`needs`are`not`part`of`the`scop
e`of`NANDA`I.
,DIF:`Cognitive`Level:`Knowledge`REF
:`pp.`37-38`OBJ:`5`TOP:
Nursing`Process`Step:`Diagnosis
MSC:`NCLEX`Client`Needs`Category:`Physiological`Integrity
• Which`task`is`included`in`the`assessment`step`of`the`nursing`process?
• Establishing`patient`goals/outcomes
• Implementing`the`nursing`care`plan`(NCP)
• Measuring`goal/outcome`achievement
• Collecting`and`communicating`data
ANS:`D
Data`are`collected`and`communicated`in`the`assessment`phase`of`the`nursin
g`process.`Establishing`goals`is`the`function`of`planning.
Implementing`the`NCP`is`the`function`of`implementation.`Measuring`outco
me`achievement`is`the`function`of`evaluation.
DIF:`Cognitive`Level:`Comprehension`
REF:`dm`36`OBJ:`2`|`3`TOP:`Nursing`
Process`Step:`Assessment
MSC:`NCLEX`Client`Needs`Category:`Health`Promotion`and`Maintenance
• Which`statement`regarding`nursing`diagnoses`is`accurate?
• Nursing`diagnoses`remain`the`same`for`as`long`as`the`disease`is`present.
• Nursing`diagnoses`are`written`to`identify`disease`states.
• Nursing`diagnoses`describe`patient`problems`that`nurses`treat.
• Nursing`diagnoses`identify`causes`related`to`illness.
ANS:`C
Diagnostic`statements`identify`problems`a`nurse`is`independently`able`to`tr
eat`within`the`scope`of`professional`practice.`Nursing`diagnoses`vary`with
`the`changing`condition`of`the`patient.`The`response`patterns`are`unique`to
`the`patient`and`are`not`disease`specific.`Nursing`diagnoses`describe`the`pa
tients`human`response`pattern.
DIF:`Cognitive`Level:`Comprehension
, REF:`pp.`37-38`OBJ:`5`TOP:`Nursing
Process`Step:`Diagnosis
MSC:`NCLEX`Client`Needs`Category:`Physiological`Integrity
• What`do`the`classification`systems`NIC`and`NOC`provide?
• Individualized`data`banks`of`treatments`related`to`disease`processes
• Standardized`language`for`reporting`and`analyzing`nursing`care`delivery
• A`measure`for`cost`containment`within`medical`institutions
• Specialized`interventions`for`rare`diseases
ANS:`B
Nursing`classification`systems`such`as`NIC`and`NOC`are`designed`to`provi
de`a`standardized`language`for`reporting`and`analyzing`nursing`care`deliver
y`that`is`individualized`for`each`patient.`Standardized`terminology`assists`p
ractitioners`in`the`implementation`of`the`five`phases`of`the`nursing`process.`
Classification`systems`are`not`related`to`disease`process`and`are`not`used`fo
r`financial`purposes.`Classification`systems`include`interventions`for`all`he
alth`conditions.
DIF:`Cognitive`Level:`Knowledge`RE
F:`dm`34`OBJ:`11`TOP:`Nursing`Proce
ss`Step:`Implementation
MSC:`NCLEX`Client`Needs`Category:`Safe,`Effective`Care`Environment
• Which`type`of`nursing`diagnosis`will`be`written`when`the`patie
nt`exhibits`factors`that`makes`him`or`her`susceptible`to`the`deve
lopment`of`a`problem?
• Actual`diagnosis
• Risk`diagnosis
• Possible`diagnosis
• Wellness`diagnosis
ANS:`B
When`patients`have`the`potential`or`risk`for`a`problem`to`develop,`a`risk`di
agnosis`is`written.`These`diagnoses`are`two`part`statements`such`as`Risk`fo
r`falls`related`to`unsteady`gait.`An`actual`diagnosis`consists`of`a`NANDA`
diagnostic`label,`contributing`factor`(if`known),`and`defining`characteristi
cs`such`as`signs`and`symptoms.`A`possible`nursing`diagnosis
Advanced Pharmacology for Prescribers 1st Edition
by Brent Luu.
, Advanced`Pharmacology`for`Prescribers`1st`Edition`Luu`Kayingo`Test`Bank
Chapter`1:`An`Introduction`to`Evidence-Based`Clinical`Practice`Guidelines
MULTIPLE`CHOICE
• What`is`the`primary`purpose`of`the`nursing`assessment?
• Identifying`underlying`pathologic`conditions
• Assisting`the`physician`in`identifying`medical`conditions
• Determining`the`patients`mental`status
• Exploring`patient`responses`to`health`problems
ANS:`D
A`nursing`assessment`is`done`to`identify`the`patients`response`to`health`pro
blems.`During`the`nursing`assessment`phase,`a`comprehensive`information`
base`is`developed`through`a`physical`examination,`nursing`history,`medicat
ion`history,`and`professional`observation.`Identifying`underlying`pathologi
c`conditions`and`assisting`the`physician`in`identifying`medical`conditions`is
`not`part`of`the`nursing`process.`Determining`the`patients`mental`status`is`o
ne`part`of`the`nursing`assessment,`but`it`is`not`the`primary`purpose.
DIF:`Cognitive`Level:`Comprehension`
REF:`dm`36`OBJ:`1`|`3`TOP:`Nursing`
Process`Step:`Assessment
MSC:`NCLEX`Client`Needs`Category:`Health`Promotion`and`Maintenance
• What`is`the`basis`of`the`NANDA`I`taxonomy?
• Functional`health`patterns
• Human`response`patterns
• Basic`human`needs
• Pathophysiologic` needs
ANS:`B
The`NANDA`I`taxonomy`identifies`human`response`patterns.`Functional`
components`of`health`patterns`are`limited`to`activity,`fluid`volume,`nutriti
on,`self`care,`and`sensory`perception.`Basic`human`needs`comprise`less`th
an`merely`health`patterns.`Pathophysiologic`needs`are`not`part`of`the`scop
e`of`NANDA`I.
,DIF:`Cognitive`Level:`Knowledge`REF
:`pp.`37-38`OBJ:`5`TOP:
Nursing`Process`Step:`Diagnosis
MSC:`NCLEX`Client`Needs`Category:`Physiological`Integrity
• Which`task`is`included`in`the`assessment`step`of`the`nursing`process?
• Establishing`patient`goals/outcomes
• Implementing`the`nursing`care`plan`(NCP)
• Measuring`goal/outcome`achievement
• Collecting`and`communicating`data
ANS:`D
Data`are`collected`and`communicated`in`the`assessment`phase`of`the`nursin
g`process.`Establishing`goals`is`the`function`of`planning.
Implementing`the`NCP`is`the`function`of`implementation.`Measuring`outco
me`achievement`is`the`function`of`evaluation.
DIF:`Cognitive`Level:`Comprehension`
REF:`dm`36`OBJ:`2`|`3`TOP:`Nursing`
Process`Step:`Assessment
MSC:`NCLEX`Client`Needs`Category:`Health`Promotion`and`Maintenance
• Which`statement`regarding`nursing`diagnoses`is`accurate?
• Nursing`diagnoses`remain`the`same`for`as`long`as`the`disease`is`present.
• Nursing`diagnoses`are`written`to`identify`disease`states.
• Nursing`diagnoses`describe`patient`problems`that`nurses`treat.
• Nursing`diagnoses`identify`causes`related`to`illness.
ANS:`C
Diagnostic`statements`identify`problems`a`nurse`is`independently`able`to`tr
eat`within`the`scope`of`professional`practice.`Nursing`diagnoses`vary`with
`the`changing`condition`of`the`patient.`The`response`patterns`are`unique`to
`the`patient`and`are`not`disease`specific.`Nursing`diagnoses`describe`the`pa
tients`human`response`pattern.
DIF:`Cognitive`Level:`Comprehension
, REF:`pp.`37-38`OBJ:`5`TOP:`Nursing
Process`Step:`Diagnosis
MSC:`NCLEX`Client`Needs`Category:`Physiological`Integrity
• What`do`the`classification`systems`NIC`and`NOC`provide?
• Individualized`data`banks`of`treatments`related`to`disease`processes
• Standardized`language`for`reporting`and`analyzing`nursing`care`delivery
• A`measure`for`cost`containment`within`medical`institutions
• Specialized`interventions`for`rare`diseases
ANS:`B
Nursing`classification`systems`such`as`NIC`and`NOC`are`designed`to`provi
de`a`standardized`language`for`reporting`and`analyzing`nursing`care`deliver
y`that`is`individualized`for`each`patient.`Standardized`terminology`assists`p
ractitioners`in`the`implementation`of`the`five`phases`of`the`nursing`process.`
Classification`systems`are`not`related`to`disease`process`and`are`not`used`fo
r`financial`purposes.`Classification`systems`include`interventions`for`all`he
alth`conditions.
DIF:`Cognitive`Level:`Knowledge`RE
F:`dm`34`OBJ:`11`TOP:`Nursing`Proce
ss`Step:`Implementation
MSC:`NCLEX`Client`Needs`Category:`Safe,`Effective`Care`Environment
• Which`type`of`nursing`diagnosis`will`be`written`when`the`patie
nt`exhibits`factors`that`makes`him`or`her`susceptible`to`the`deve
lopment`of`a`problem?
• Actual`diagnosis
• Risk`diagnosis
• Possible`diagnosis
• Wellness`diagnosis
ANS:`B
When`patients`have`the`potential`or`risk`for`a`problem`to`develop,`a`risk`di
agnosis`is`written.`These`diagnoses`are`two`part`statements`such`as`Risk`fo
r`falls`related`to`unsteady`gait.`An`actual`diagnosis`consists`of`a`NANDA`
diagnostic`label,`contributing`factor`(if`known),`and`defining`characteristi
cs`such`as`signs`and`symptoms.`A`possible`nursing`diagnosis
