Pharmacology and the nursing process:
chapters 1-3
The nurse is developing a human needs statement for a patient who has a new diagnosis of heart failure.
Identification of human needs statement occur with which of these activities?
A. Collection of patient data
B. Administering interventions
C. Deciding on patient outcomes
D. Documenting the patient's behavior - ANSA. collection of patient data
Exp: Identification of human needs occurs with he collection of patient data
The patient is to receive oral guaifenesin 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
B. Right dose
C. Right route
D. Right medication - ANSA. right time
Exp: 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
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. Human needs statement
B. Planning
C. Implemenation
, D. Evaluation - ANSD. evaluation
Exp: Monitoring the patient's progress, including the patient's response to the medication, is part of the
evaluation phase. Planning, implementation, and human needs statement are not illustrated by this
example
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 - ANSD. the patient will
demonstrate correct blood glucose testing technique
Exp: 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
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 human needs statement regarding deficient knowledge related to the new treatment
regimen - ANSA. providing education on keeping a journal of blood pressure readings
Exp: Education is an intervention that occur during the implementation phase. Settings goals and
outcomes reflects the planning phase. Recording a drug history reflects the assessment phase.
Formulating human needs statements reflects analysis of data as part of planning
The medication oder reads- "Give ondansetron 4 mg, 30 minutes before beginning chemotherapy to
prevent nausea." The nurse notes that the route is missing from the order. What is the nurse's best
action?
chapters 1-3
The nurse is developing a human needs statement for a patient who has a new diagnosis of heart failure.
Identification of human needs statement occur with which of these activities?
A. Collection of patient data
B. Administering interventions
C. Deciding on patient outcomes
D. Documenting the patient's behavior - ANSA. collection of patient data
Exp: Identification of human needs occurs with he collection of patient data
The patient is to receive oral guaifenesin 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
B. Right dose
C. Right route
D. Right medication - ANSA. right time
Exp: 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
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. Human needs statement
B. Planning
C. Implemenation
, D. Evaluation - ANSD. evaluation
Exp: Monitoring the patient's progress, including the patient's response to the medication, is part of the
evaluation phase. Planning, implementation, and human needs statement are not illustrated by this
example
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 - ANSD. the patient will
demonstrate correct blood glucose testing technique
Exp: 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
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 human needs statement regarding deficient knowledge related to the new treatment
regimen - ANSA. providing education on keeping a journal of blood pressure readings
Exp: Education is an intervention that occur during the implementation phase. Settings goals and
outcomes reflects the planning phase. Recording a drug history reflects the assessment phase.
Formulating human needs statements reflects analysis of data as part of planning
The medication oder reads- "Give ondansetron 4 mg, 30 minutes before beginning chemotherapy to
prevent nausea." The nurse notes that the route is missing from the order. What is the nurse's best
action?
