Chapter 4 The Nursing Process and
Pharmacology
Test Bank for Pharmacology and the Nursing
Process, 10th Edition Rainforth
1. What is the primary purpose of the nursing
assessment?
a.
Identifying underlying pathologic conditions
b.
Assisting the physician in identifying medical
conditions
c.
Determining the patients mental status
d.
Exploring patient responses to health problems -
correct answer-ANS: D
,A nursing assessment is done to identify the
patients response to health problems. During the
nursing assessment phase, a comprehensive
information base is developed through a physical
examination, nursing history, medication history,
and professional observation. Identifying
underlying pathologic conditions and assisting the
physician in identifying medical conditions is not
part of the nursing process. Determining the
patients mental status is one part of the nursing
assessment, but it is not the primary purpose.
2. What is the basis of the NANDA I taxonomy?
a.
Functional health patterns
b.
Human response patterns
c.
Basic human needs
d.
Pathophysiologic needs - correct answer-ANS: B
The NANDA I taxonomy identifies human
response patterns. Functional components of
health patterns are limited to activity, fluid volume,
, nutrition, self care, and sensory perception. Basic
human needs comprise less than merely health
patterns. Pathophysiologic needs are not part of
the scope of NANDA I.
3. Which task is included in the assessment step
of the nursing process?
a.
Establishing patient goals/outcomes
b.
Implementing the nursing care plan (NCP)
c.
Measuring goal/outcome achievement
d.
Collecting and communicating data - correct
answer-ANS: D
Data are collected and communicated in the
assessment phase of the nursing process.
Establishing goals is the function of planning.
Implementing the NCP is the function of
implementation. Measuring outcome achievement
is the function of evaluation.
Pharmacology
Test Bank for Pharmacology and the Nursing
Process, 10th Edition Rainforth
1. What is the primary purpose of the nursing
assessment?
a.
Identifying underlying pathologic conditions
b.
Assisting the physician in identifying medical
conditions
c.
Determining the patients mental status
d.
Exploring patient responses to health problems -
correct answer-ANS: D
,A nursing assessment is done to identify the
patients response to health problems. During the
nursing assessment phase, a comprehensive
information base is developed through a physical
examination, nursing history, medication history,
and professional observation. Identifying
underlying pathologic conditions and assisting the
physician in identifying medical conditions is not
part of the nursing process. Determining the
patients mental status is one part of the nursing
assessment, but it is not the primary purpose.
2. What is the basis of the NANDA I taxonomy?
a.
Functional health patterns
b.
Human response patterns
c.
Basic human needs
d.
Pathophysiologic needs - correct answer-ANS: B
The NANDA I taxonomy identifies human
response patterns. Functional components of
health patterns are limited to activity, fluid volume,
, nutrition, self care, and sensory perception. Basic
human needs comprise less than merely health
patterns. Pathophysiologic needs are not part of
the scope of NANDA I.
3. Which task is included in the assessment step
of the nursing process?
a.
Establishing patient goals/outcomes
b.
Implementing the nursing care plan (NCP)
c.
Measuring goal/outcome achievement
d.
Collecting and communicating data - correct
answer-ANS: D
Data are collected and communicated in the
assessment phase of the nursing process.
Establishing goals is the function of planning.
Implementing the NCP is the function of
implementation. Measuring outcome achievement
is the function of evaluation.
