ATI LPN
Pharmacology and the Nursing Process 10th Edition Test Bank
Chapter 6 : Patient Education and Drug Therapy Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching an older patient about the use of an incentive spirometer after surgery. Which of these age-related changes are appropriate for the nurse to consider when teaching older patients?
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Age-related changes in older adults that may affect learning include a decreased sense of touch, decreased cognitive function, and decreased short-term memory. Sound conduction and ability to concentrate are also decreased.
Question 2 of 5
A patient is to receive prednisone 7.5 mg PO daily. The tablets are available in a 2.5 mg strength. Identify how many tablets will the patient receive
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: 1 tablet: 2.5 mg :: x tablet: 7.5 mg. (1 / 7.5) = (2.5 / x); 7.5 = 2.5x, x = 3; therefore 7.5 mg = 3 tablets.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the teaching plan for a clinic patient who was seen for a sinus infection. Which of these outcomes reflect the affective domain of learning?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The affective domain is the most intangible component of the learning process. Affective behavior is conduct that expresses feelings, needs, beliefs, values, and opinions. Adhering to the prescribed medication regimen is an example of the affective domain. Demonstrating nasal spray self-administration reflects the psychomotor domain; listing signs and symptoms or measures to take both reflect the cognitive domain.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is developing a care plan for a patient who will be self-administering a metered-dose inhaler. Which statement reflects a measurable outcome?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The word demonstrate is a measurable verb, and measurable terms should be used when developing goals and outcome criteria statements. The other options are incorrect because the terms know, understand, and comprehend are not measurable terms.
Question 5 of 5
During a nursing assessment, which question by the nurse allows for greater clarification and additional discussion with the patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asking 'What type of reaction did you have?' is an open-ended question that will encourage greater clarification and additional discussion with the patient. The other options are examples of closed-ended questions, which prompt only a 'yes' or 'no' answer and provide limited information.