Chapter 4-NCLEX Review Questions

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41 terms Allison_Tagger Preview Chapte 23 terms keis Which step of the nursing process is used when the nurse identifies the therapeutic intent of a prescribed medication?

• Assessment
• Evaluation
• Implementation
• Planning

D Which type of nursing action occurs when the nurse administers a medication to a patient?

• Dependent
• Independent
• Interdependent
• Collaborative

A Which is a measurable goal statement for a patient taking insulin injections?

• The patient will have a good understanding of a diabetic diet.
• The nurse will demonstrate to the patient and family self-administration of insulin.
• The patient will be able to self-administer insulin injections 2 weeks after initial training.
• The nurse will explain to the patient and family how insulin works in the body.

C

Which assessment finding is considered primary, objective information?

• The patient states that his temperature has been 98.8°F.
• The patient's daughter states her father reports nausea after taking his medication.
• The patient states he feels dizzy whenever he takes his medication.
• The patient reports a sore throat after taking his regular medications.

A Which information is considered objective data?

• Medical history of a patient
• Chief problem
• Review of body systems
• Laboratory results

D Which correctly identifies the NMDS classification system?

• Nursing & Medicine Data Service
• New Medicine Detail Service
• National Medicine Details Set
• Nursing Minimum Data Set

D Which phase of the five-step nursing process is diagnosis?

• Third
• First
• Second
• Fourth

C Which correctly distinguishes a nursing diagnosis from a medical diagnosis?

• Nursing diagnosis refers to the patient's ability to function in activities of daily living.
• Medical diagnosis tends to vary depending on the patient's rate of recovery.
• Nursing diagnosis focuses on alterations in the patient's function and structures.
• Nursing diagnosis results in diagnosis of disease that impairs normal physiologic function.

A

Which statement about a critical care pathway is true?

• It is a standardized care plan derived from "best practice" patterns.

b.It documents the plan for admission.

• It is designed to serve as a communication tool specifically for nurses.
• It helps the nurse to develop a detailed treatment plan for a patient who is in critical condition.

A The nurse is preparing to administer morning medications. Which action(s) does the nurse implement to identify the patient before administering medications? (Select all that apply.)

• Asks the patient his or her name and birth date
• Asks another nurse to identify the patient
• Checks the patient's identification band
• Asks the roommate to verify the patient's name if the patient is confused
• Checks the name on the foot of the bed

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