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The Nursing Process and Drug Therapy
Chapter 01: The Nursing Process and Drug Therapy
Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. 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.”
ANS: D
Formulation of nursing diagnoses is usually a threestep 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
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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
2. 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
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
3. The nurse has been monitoring the patient’s progress on a new drug regimen since the first dose and docu-
menting the patient’s therapeutic response to the medication. Which phase of the nursing process do these
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actions illustrate?
a. Nursing diagnosis
b. Planning
c. Implementation
d. Evaluation
ANS: D
Monitoring the patient’s progress, including the patient’s response to the medication, is part of the evalua-
tion 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
4. 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.
ANS: D
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“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
5. Which activity best reflects the implementation phase of the nursing process for the patient who is newly
diagnosed with hypertension?
a. Providing education on keeping a journal of blood pressure readings
b. Setting goals and outcome criteria with the patient’s input
c. Recording a drug history regarding over-the-counter medications used at home
d. Formulating nursing diagnoses regarding deficient knowledge related to the new treatment regimen
ANS: A
Education is an intervention that occurs during the implementation phase. Setting goals and outcomes re-
flects the planning phase. Recording a drug history reflects the assessment phase. Formulating nursing diag-
noses reflects analysis of data as part of planning.
DIF: COGNITIVE LEVEL: Applying (Application) REF: p. 11
TOP: NURSING PROCESS: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care
6. The medication order reads, “Give ondansetron (Zofran) 4 mg, 30 minutes before beginning chemo
therapy to prevent nausea.” The nurse notes that the route is missing from the order. What is the nurse’s best
action?
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The Nursing Process and Drug Therapy Test Bank
The Nursing Process and Drug Therapy
Chapter 01: The Nursing Process and Drug Therapy
Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. 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.”
ANS: D
Formulation of nursing diagnoses is usually a threestep 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
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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
2. 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
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
3. The nurse has been monitoring the patient’s progress on a new drug regimen since the first dose and docu-
menting the patient’s therapeutic response to the medication. Which phase of the nursing process do these
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actions illustrate?
a. Nursing diagnosis
b. Planning
c. Implementation
d. Evaluation
ANS: D
Monitoring the patient’s progress, including the patient’s response to the medication, is part of the evalua-
tion 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
4. 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.
ANS: D
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“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
5. Which activity best reflects the implementation phase of the nursing process for the patient who is newly
diagnosed with hypertension?
a. Providing education on keeping a journal of blood pressure readings
b. Setting goals and outcome criteria with the patient’s input
c. Recording a drug history regarding over-the-counter medications used at home
d. Formulating nursing diagnoses regarding deficient knowledge related to the new treatment regimen
ANS: A
Education is an intervention that occurs during the implementation phase. Setting goals and outcomes re-
flects the planning phase. Recording a drug history reflects the assessment phase. Formulating nursing diag-
noses reflects analysis of data as part of planning.
DIF: COGNITIVE LEVEL: Applying (Application) REF: p. 11
TOP: NURSING PROCESS: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care
6. The medication order reads, “Give ondansetron (Zofran) 4 mg, 30 minutes before beginning chemo
therapy to prevent nausea.” The nurse notes that the route is missing from the order. What is the nurse’s best
action?
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