NURS 315 Exam 1 Review UPDATED
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
_____________ is present in all steps of the nursing process that involves contact with the
patient. - CORRECT ANSWER -Assessment
What does NANDA represent? - CORRECT ANSWER -The number of diagnoses needed
to adequately reflect the patient's condition; it varies greatly.
____________ consist of any task performed directly with the patient or indirectly on a patient's
behalf. - CORRECT ANSWER -Interventions
Three key aspects of planning/goals - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Expected outcomes of.
drug therapy
2. Stated in terms of patient behavior.
3. Needs to be measurable
How long is the evaluation process? - CORRECT ANSWER -From a few minutes to a
longer period of time.
___________ consists of determining the patient's status in relation to stated goals and expected
outcomes. - CORRECT ANSWER -Evaluation
_____________ may include any step of the Nursing Process. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Evidence-based Practice
Requirements of Evidence-based Practice: - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Use of up-to-date
research in practice.
2. Interpreting and applying research to practice.
3. Considers level of evidence (Level A is the strongest.)
,Requirements of the 1994 Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act - CORRECT
ANSWER -1. Label herbal supplements according to their possible effects on the human
body.
2. Cannot claim to diagnose, prevent, or cure.
Examples of herbal/ dietary supplements - CORRECT ANSWER -Vitamins, minerals,
herbs, or botanicals used to supplement the diet.
Can negate effects of prescribed medications. - CORRECT ANSWER -Contraindications
of herbal and dietary supplements.
Concerns with herbal supplements - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Unknown ingredient effects
on humans.
2. Used as alternative medicine.
3. Negative interaction with Rx's
4. Insufficient research.
5. Patients don't disclose usage to Healthcare provider.
Fish oil risk - CORRECT ANSWER -Blood thinner
Pros and risks of garlic - CORRECT ANSWER -Lowers cholesterol; antiplatelet activity.
Pros and risks of creatine - CORRECT ANSWER -Enhances energy and athletic
performance; can affect liver/kidney function.
Pros and risks of St. John's Wort - CORRECT ANSWER -Herbal prozac; decreases
effectiveness of many drugs, ie birth control pills
, Pros and risks of Ginkgo Biloba - CORRECT ANSWER -Improves memory; inhibits
platelet aggregation.
1 mL is ___ cc - CORRECT ANSWER -1 cc
5 mL is ___ tsp - CORRECT ANSWER -1 tsp
30 mL is ___ tbsp - CORRECT ANSWER -2 tbsp
30 mL is ___ oz - CORRECT ANSWER -1 oz
250 mL is ___ cup - CORRECT ANSWER -1 cup
250 mL is ___ oz - CORRECT ANSWER -8 oz
500 mL is ___ pint - CORRECT ANSWER -1 pint
1000 mL is ___ qt - CORRECT ANSWER -1 qt
Pediatric drug therapy is guided by what? - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Child's age
2. Weight
3. Level of growth
4. Development
The best route of drug administration for children is ___ - CORRECT ANSWER -P.O; it's
the least invasive
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
_____________ is present in all steps of the nursing process that involves contact with the
patient. - CORRECT ANSWER -Assessment
What does NANDA represent? - CORRECT ANSWER -The number of diagnoses needed
to adequately reflect the patient's condition; it varies greatly.
____________ consist of any task performed directly with the patient or indirectly on a patient's
behalf. - CORRECT ANSWER -Interventions
Three key aspects of planning/goals - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Expected outcomes of.
drug therapy
2. Stated in terms of patient behavior.
3. Needs to be measurable
How long is the evaluation process? - CORRECT ANSWER -From a few minutes to a
longer period of time.
___________ consists of determining the patient's status in relation to stated goals and expected
outcomes. - CORRECT ANSWER -Evaluation
_____________ may include any step of the Nursing Process. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Evidence-based Practice
Requirements of Evidence-based Practice: - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Use of up-to-date
research in practice.
2. Interpreting and applying research to practice.
3. Considers level of evidence (Level A is the strongest.)
,Requirements of the 1994 Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act - CORRECT
ANSWER -1. Label herbal supplements according to their possible effects on the human
body.
2. Cannot claim to diagnose, prevent, or cure.
Examples of herbal/ dietary supplements - CORRECT ANSWER -Vitamins, minerals,
herbs, or botanicals used to supplement the diet.
Can negate effects of prescribed medications. - CORRECT ANSWER -Contraindications
of herbal and dietary supplements.
Concerns with herbal supplements - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Unknown ingredient effects
on humans.
2. Used as alternative medicine.
3. Negative interaction with Rx's
4. Insufficient research.
5. Patients don't disclose usage to Healthcare provider.
Fish oil risk - CORRECT ANSWER -Blood thinner
Pros and risks of garlic - CORRECT ANSWER -Lowers cholesterol; antiplatelet activity.
Pros and risks of creatine - CORRECT ANSWER -Enhances energy and athletic
performance; can affect liver/kidney function.
Pros and risks of St. John's Wort - CORRECT ANSWER -Herbal prozac; decreases
effectiveness of many drugs, ie birth control pills
, Pros and risks of Ginkgo Biloba - CORRECT ANSWER -Improves memory; inhibits
platelet aggregation.
1 mL is ___ cc - CORRECT ANSWER -1 cc
5 mL is ___ tsp - CORRECT ANSWER -1 tsp
30 mL is ___ tbsp - CORRECT ANSWER -2 tbsp
30 mL is ___ oz - CORRECT ANSWER -1 oz
250 mL is ___ cup - CORRECT ANSWER -1 cup
250 mL is ___ oz - CORRECT ANSWER -8 oz
500 mL is ___ pint - CORRECT ANSWER -1 pint
1000 mL is ___ qt - CORRECT ANSWER -1 qt
Pediatric drug therapy is guided by what? - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Child's age
2. Weight
3. Level of growth
4. Development
The best route of drug administration for children is ___ - CORRECT ANSWER -P.O; it's
the least invasive
