ATI LPN
Pharmacology and the Nursing Process 10th Edition Test Bank
Chapter 1 Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is developing a human needs statement for a patient who has a new diagnosis of heart failure. Identification of human needs statements occur with which of these activities?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Identification of human needs occurs with the collection of patient data.
Question 2 of 5
The patient is to receive oral guafenesin 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?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 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.
Question 3 of 5
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?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: 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.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assigned to a patient who is newly diagnosed with type I diabetes mellitus. Which statement best illustrates an outcome criterion for this patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: 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.
Question 5 of 5
Which activity best reflects the implementation phase of the nursing process for the patient who is newly diagnosed with hypertension?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Education is an intervention that occurs during the implementation phase. Setting 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.