Test Bank for Advanced Pharmacology for Prescribers 1st Edition Luu, Kayingo, and Hass Complete Chapters Newest Edition

Chapter 1: An Introduction to Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines MULTIPLE CHOICE • What is the primary purpose of the nursing assessment? A. Identifying underlying pathologic conditions B. Assisting the physician in identifying medical conditions C. Determining the patients mental status D. Exploring patient responses to health problems ANS: D A nursing assessment is done to identify the patients response to health problems. During the nursing assessment phase, a comprehensive information base is developed through a physical examination, nursing history, medication history, and professional observation. Identifying underlying pathologic conditions and assisting the physician in identifying medical conditions is not part of the nursing process. Determining the patients mental status is one part of the nursing assessment, but it is not the primary purpose. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: dm 36 OBJ: 1 | 3 TOP: Nursing Process Step: Assessment MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Health Promotion and Maintenance • What is the basis of the NANDA I taxonomy? A. Functional health patterns B. Human response patterns C. Basic human needs D. Pathophysiologic needs ANS: B The NANDA I taxonomy identifies human response patterns. Functional components of health patterns are limited to activity, fluid volume, nutrition, self care, and sensory perception. Basic human needs comprise less than merely health patterns. Pathophysiologic needs are not part of the scope of NANDA I.DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: pp. 37-38 OBJ: 5 TOP: Nursing Process Step: Diagnosis MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity • Which task is included in the assessment step of the nursing process? A. Establishing patient goals/outcomes B. Implementing the nursing care plan (NCP) C. Measuring goal/outcome achievement D. Collecting and communicating data ANS: D Data are collected and communicated in the assessment phase of the nursing process. Establishing goals is the function of planning. Implementing the NCP is the function of implementation. Measuring outcome achievement is the function of evaluation. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: dm 36 OBJ: 2 | 3 TOP: Nursing Process Step: Assessment MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Health Promotion and Maintenance • Which statement regarding nursing diagnoses is accurate? a. Nursing diagnoses remain the same for as long as the disease is present. b. Nursing diagnoses are written to identify disease states. c. Nursing diagnoses describe patient problems that nurses treat. d. Nursing diagnoses identify causes related to illness. ANS: C Diagnostic statements identify problems a nurse is independently able to treat within the scope of professional practice. Nursing diagnoses vary with the changing condition of the patient. The response patterns are unique to the patient and are not disease specific. Nursing diagnoses describe the patients human response pattern. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension