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STUDY GUIDE FOR PHARMACOLOGY AND THE NURSING PROCESS
9TH EDITION BY LINDA LANE LILLEY RN PHD
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
,Ch 01: The Nursing Process And Drug Therapy
1. Question Name: 0001 Type: Mc Objective: Ch 01: The Nursing Process And Drug Therapy Item
Bank: Lilley Pharmacology And The Nursing Process 7th Ed
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.”
Correct Answer: D Explanation/Rationale:
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.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Understanding (Comprehension) Ref: P. 9 Top: Nursing Process: Nursing Diagnosis
Msc: Nclex: Safe And Effective Care Environment: Management Of Care
Reference/Notes:
Keywords:
Points: 1.00 Penalty: 0.00 Score Mode: Active Date Created: 01/31/13 14:18:01 Date Modified:
01/31/13 14:18:01 Date Used: Difficulty: Easy Discrimination: Low
Item Analysis: Last Item Analysis: Cumulative
No. Of Students Responded: 0 No. Of Students Responded: 0
Correct Responses (%): Correct Responses (%):
Total Group: 0.00 Total Group: 0.00
Upper 27% Of Group: 0.00 Upper 27% Of Group: 0.00
Lower 27% Of Group: 0.00 Lower 27% Of Group: 0.00
Point Biserial: 0.00 Point Biserial: 0.00
Response Frequencies (%)
A B C D
Last: 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Cumulative: 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
2. Question Name: 0002 Type: Mc Objective: Ch 01: The Nursing Process And Drug Therapy Item
,Bank: Lilley Pharmacology And The Nursing Process 7th Ed
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” Problem
B. “Right Dose” Problem
C. “Right Route” Problem
D. “Right Medication” Problem
Correct Answer: A Explanation/Rationale:
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) Ref: P. 13 Top: Nursing Process: Implementation
Msc: Nclex: Safe And Effective Care Environment: Safety And Infection Control
Reference/Notes:
Keywords:
Points: 1.00 Penalty: 0.00 Score Mode: Active Date Created: 01/31/13 14:18:01 Date Modified:
01/31/13 14:18:01 Date Used: Difficulty: Easy Discrimination: Low
Item Analysis: Last Item Analysis: Cumulative
No. Of Students Responded: 0 No. Of Students Responded: 0
Correct Responses (%): Correct Responses (%):
Total Group: 0.00 Total Group: 0.00
Upper 27% Of Group: 0.00 Upper 27% Of Group: 0.00
Lower 27% Of Group: 0.00 Lower 27% Of Group: 0.00
Point Biserial: 0.00 Point Biserial: 0.00
Response Frequencies (%)
A B C D
Last: 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Cumulative: 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
3. Question Name: 0003 Type: Mc Objective: Ch 01: The Nursing Process And Drug Therapy Item
Bank: Lilley Pharmacology And The Nursing Process 7th Ed
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
Correct Answer: D Explanation/Rationale:
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.
, Dif: Cognitive Level: Understanding (Comprehension) Ref: P. 15 Top: Nursing Process: Evaluation
Msc: Nclex: Safe And Effective Care Environment: Management Of Care
Reference/Notes:
Keywords:
Points: 1.00 Penalty: 0.00 Score Mode: Active Date Created: 01/31/13 14:18:01 Date Modified:
01/31/13 14:18:01 Date Used: Difficulty: Easy Discrimination: Low
Item Analysis: Last Item Analysis: Cumulative
No. Of Students Responded: 0 No. Of Students Responded: 0
Correct Responses (%): Correct Responses (%):
Total Group: 0.00 Total Group: 0.00
Upper 27% Of Group: 0.00 Upper 27% Of Group: 0.00
Lower 27% Of Group: 0.00 Lower 27% Of Group: 0.00
Point Biserial: 0.00 Point Biserial: 0.00
Response Frequencies (%)
A B C D
Last: 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Cumulative: 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
4. Question Name: 0004 Type: Mc Objective: Ch 01: The Nursing Process And Drug Therapy Item
Bank: Lilley
Pharmacology And The Nursing Process 7th Ed
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.
Correct Answer: D Explanation/Rationale:
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) Ref: P. 11 Top: Nursing Process: Planning
Msc: Nclex: Safe And Effective Care Environment: Management Of Care
Reference/Notes:
Keywords:
Points: 1.00 Penalty: 0.00 Score Mode: Active Date Created: 01/31/13 14:18:01 Date Modified:
01/31/13 14:18:01 Date Used: Difficulty: Easy Discrimination: Low
Item Analysis: Last Item Analysis: Cumulative
No. Of Students Responded: 0 No. Of Students Responded: 0
STUDY GUIDE FOR PHARMACOLOGY AND THE NURSING PROCESS
9TH EDITION BY LINDA LANE LILLEY RN PHD
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
,Ch 01: The Nursing Process And Drug Therapy
1. Question Name: 0001 Type: Mc Objective: Ch 01: The Nursing Process And Drug Therapy Item
Bank: Lilley Pharmacology And The Nursing Process 7th Ed
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.”
Correct Answer: D Explanation/Rationale:
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.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Understanding (Comprehension) Ref: P. 9 Top: Nursing Process: Nursing Diagnosis
Msc: Nclex: Safe And Effective Care Environment: Management Of Care
Reference/Notes:
Keywords:
Points: 1.00 Penalty: 0.00 Score Mode: Active Date Created: 01/31/13 14:18:01 Date Modified:
01/31/13 14:18:01 Date Used: Difficulty: Easy Discrimination: Low
Item Analysis: Last Item Analysis: Cumulative
No. Of Students Responded: 0 No. Of Students Responded: 0
Correct Responses (%): Correct Responses (%):
Total Group: 0.00 Total Group: 0.00
Upper 27% Of Group: 0.00 Upper 27% Of Group: 0.00
Lower 27% Of Group: 0.00 Lower 27% Of Group: 0.00
Point Biserial: 0.00 Point Biserial: 0.00
Response Frequencies (%)
A B C D
Last: 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Cumulative: 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
2. Question Name: 0002 Type: Mc Objective: Ch 01: The Nursing Process And Drug Therapy Item
,Bank: Lilley Pharmacology And The Nursing Process 7th Ed
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” Problem
B. “Right Dose” Problem
C. “Right Route” Problem
D. “Right Medication” Problem
Correct Answer: A Explanation/Rationale:
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) Ref: P. 13 Top: Nursing Process: Implementation
Msc: Nclex: Safe And Effective Care Environment: Safety And Infection Control
Reference/Notes:
Keywords:
Points: 1.00 Penalty: 0.00 Score Mode: Active Date Created: 01/31/13 14:18:01 Date Modified:
01/31/13 14:18:01 Date Used: Difficulty: Easy Discrimination: Low
Item Analysis: Last Item Analysis: Cumulative
No. Of Students Responded: 0 No. Of Students Responded: 0
Correct Responses (%): Correct Responses (%):
Total Group: 0.00 Total Group: 0.00
Upper 27% Of Group: 0.00 Upper 27% Of Group: 0.00
Lower 27% Of Group: 0.00 Lower 27% Of Group: 0.00
Point Biserial: 0.00 Point Biserial: 0.00
Response Frequencies (%)
A B C D
Last: 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Cumulative: 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
3. Question Name: 0003 Type: Mc Objective: Ch 01: The Nursing Process And Drug Therapy Item
Bank: Lilley Pharmacology And The Nursing Process 7th Ed
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
Correct Answer: D Explanation/Rationale:
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.
, Dif: Cognitive Level: Understanding (Comprehension) Ref: P. 15 Top: Nursing Process: Evaluation
Msc: Nclex: Safe And Effective Care Environment: Management Of Care
Reference/Notes:
Keywords:
Points: 1.00 Penalty: 0.00 Score Mode: Active Date Created: 01/31/13 14:18:01 Date Modified:
01/31/13 14:18:01 Date Used: Difficulty: Easy Discrimination: Low
Item Analysis: Last Item Analysis: Cumulative
No. Of Students Responded: 0 No. Of Students Responded: 0
Correct Responses (%): Correct Responses (%):
Total Group: 0.00 Total Group: 0.00
Upper 27% Of Group: 0.00 Upper 27% Of Group: 0.00
Lower 27% Of Group: 0.00 Lower 27% Of Group: 0.00
Point Biserial: 0.00 Point Biserial: 0.00
Response Frequencies (%)
A B C D
Last: 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Cumulative: 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
4. Question Name: 0004 Type: Mc Objective: Ch 01: The Nursing Process And Drug Therapy Item
Bank: Lilley
Pharmacology And The Nursing Process 7th Ed
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.
Correct Answer: D Explanation/Rationale:
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) Ref: P. 11 Top: Nursing Process: Planning
Msc: Nclex: Safe And Effective Care Environment: Management Of Care
Reference/Notes:
Keywords:
Points: 1.00 Penalty: 0.00 Score Mode: Active Date Created: 01/31/13 14:18:01 Date Modified:
01/31/13 14:18:01 Date Used: Difficulty: Easy Discrimination: Low
Item Analysis: Last Item Analysis: Cumulative
No. Of Students Responded: 0 No. Of Students Responded: 0
