Test Bank - Chapter 01 Q1: The nurse is developing a problem statement for a patient who has a new diagnosis of asthma. Identification of patient problem statements occur with which of these activities? A. Collection of patient data (Correct) B. Administering interventions C. Deciding on patient outcomes D. Documenting the patient’s behavior Rationale: Identification of patient problems occurs with the collection of patient data.
Q2: 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” (Correct) B. “Right dose” C. “Right route” D. “Right medication” 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.
Q3: 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. Patient problem statement B. Planning C. Implementation D. Evaluation (Correct) Rationale: Monitoring the patient’s progress, including the patient’s response to the medication, is part of the evaluation phase. Planning, implementation, and patient problem statement are not illustrated by this example.
Q4: The nurse is assigned to a patient who is newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. 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. (Correct)
Pharmacology and the Nursing Process 11e Lilley Test Bank