Chapter `1 - The Nursing Process and Drug Therapy

Question 1

The nursing process is a cyclical process that involves thorough, individualized, high quality care T or F?

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Assessment does not not include taking note of vitamins, herbs, supplements?

Answer 2

False - it involves OTC meds, vitamins, herbs, supps

Assessment is collecting data and reviewing and analyzing medications patient is taking.
It is consistent with the plan of care.
It involves taking meds as prescribed…if not pt may need education, transportation, financial help

Question 3

There is no such thing as a safe medication T or F?

Answer 3

True

Question 4

How is planning done with medication administration?

Answer 4

Identifying SMART goals for the pt related to safe and effective med administration.

Ex. Pt will take all medications as prescribed throughout entire hospital stay

Question 5

How is implementation done with medication administration?

Answer 5

Ex. Educating pt on medication.

Determined by diagnosis as well as SMART goals

Requires constant communication and collaboration

Question 6

What are the 8 Rights of Medication Administration?

Answer 6

-Right Drug
-Right Dose
-Right Time
-Right Route
Right Patient
-Right Documentation
-Right Indication
-Right to Refuse

Question 7

What is a medication error?

Answer 7

Any preventable event that may cause or lead to inappropriate medication use or patient harm while medication is in control of health care professional, patient or consumer.

Question 8

How is evaluation done with medication administration?

Answer 8

Monitoring client’s response tp drug (intended and unintended effects, side effects, and allergic reactions)

Determine if SMART goals were met
(Refine plan of care)