NUR 3250 Module 2 Nursing Process and Patient Safety in Medication Administration Study Guide
Questions Answered Correctly Rated A+
urticaria - Answersred itchy welts caused by an allergic reaction
superinfection - Answersan infection that occurs after, or in addition to, an earlier infection.
Clostridium difficile - Answersa bacterium that can cause symptoms ranging from diarrhea to life-
threatening inflammation of the colon
diarrhea - Answersfrequent passage of loose, watery stools
photosensitivity - Answersoccurs when a drug is capable of absorbing radiation from the sun (usually
ultraviolet A) leading to chemical reactions that cause cellular damage (phototoxicity) or, more rarely,
form photoallergens (photoallergy).
posioning - AnswersCondition that occurs when contact is made with any chemical substance that
causes injury, illness, or death.
Hypersensitivity - Answersundesirable reactions produced by the normal immune system, including
allergies and autoimmunity. They are usually referred to as an over-reaction of the immune system and
these reactions may be damaging and uncomfortable.
dermatologic reaction - Answersan irritation or inflammation of the skin due to an allergy or infection,
brought about by natural means or by a skin test.
renal injury - Answersa sudden episode of kidney failure or kidney damage that happens within a few
hours or a few days. AKI causes a build-up of waste products in your blood and makes it hard for your
kidneys to keep the right balance of fluid in your body.
Teratogenicity - AnswersAny drug that causes harm to the developing fetus or embryo
Assessment - Answersinformation gathering regarding the current status of a particular patient,
including evaluation of past history and physical examination; provides a baseline of information and
clues to effectiveness of therapy
Nursing Diagnosis - Answersstatement of an actual or potential problem, based on the assessment of a
particular clinical situation, which directs needed nursing interventions
Nursing process - Answersthe problem-solving process used to provide efficient nursing care; it involves
gathering information, formulating a nursing diagnosis statement, prioritizing the diagnoses, developing
goals and desired outcomes for the patient, carrying out interventions, and evaluating the process
Implementation - Answersactions undertaken to meet a patient's needs, such as administration of
drugs, comfort measures, or patient teaching
Questions Answered Correctly Rated A+
urticaria - Answersred itchy welts caused by an allergic reaction
superinfection - Answersan infection that occurs after, or in addition to, an earlier infection.
Clostridium difficile - Answersa bacterium that can cause symptoms ranging from diarrhea to life-
threatening inflammation of the colon
diarrhea - Answersfrequent passage of loose, watery stools
photosensitivity - Answersoccurs when a drug is capable of absorbing radiation from the sun (usually
ultraviolet A) leading to chemical reactions that cause cellular damage (phototoxicity) or, more rarely,
form photoallergens (photoallergy).
posioning - AnswersCondition that occurs when contact is made with any chemical substance that
causes injury, illness, or death.
Hypersensitivity - Answersundesirable reactions produced by the normal immune system, including
allergies and autoimmunity. They are usually referred to as an over-reaction of the immune system and
these reactions may be damaging and uncomfortable.
dermatologic reaction - Answersan irritation or inflammation of the skin due to an allergy or infection,
brought about by natural means or by a skin test.
renal injury - Answersa sudden episode of kidney failure or kidney damage that happens within a few
hours or a few days. AKI causes a build-up of waste products in your blood and makes it hard for your
kidneys to keep the right balance of fluid in your body.
Teratogenicity - AnswersAny drug that causes harm to the developing fetus or embryo
Assessment - Answersinformation gathering regarding the current status of a particular patient,
including evaluation of past history and physical examination; provides a baseline of information and
clues to effectiveness of therapy
Nursing Diagnosis - Answersstatement of an actual or potential problem, based on the assessment of a
particular clinical situation, which directs needed nursing interventions
Nursing process - Answersthe problem-solving process used to provide efficient nursing care; it involves
gathering information, formulating a nursing diagnosis statement, prioritizing the diagnoses, developing
goals and desired outcomes for the patient, carrying out interventions, and evaluating the process
Implementation - Answersactions undertaken to meet a patient's needs, such as administration of
drugs, comfort measures, or patient teaching
