Chp. 1 Nursing Process & Drug Therapy

Question 1

Compliance

Answer 1

Implementation or fulfillment of a prescribers/caregiver’s prescribed course of treatment or therapeutic plan by a patient.

Question 2

Medication error

Answer 2

Any preventable adverse drug event involving inappropriate medication use by a patient or health care professional, it may or may not cause patient harm.

Question 3

Noncompliance

Answer 3

An informed decision on the part of the patient not to adhere to or follow a therapeutic plan or suggestion.

Question 4

Nursing process

Answer 4

An organizational framework for the practice of nursing. Phases are: assessment, Diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation.

Question 5

Assessment

Answer 5

Establish a comprehensive baseline of data concerning a particular patient.

Question 6

Diagnosis

Answer 6

The identification of the nature of a illness or problem by examination of the symptoms.

Question 7

Planning

Answer 7

The nurse prioritize the nursing diagnosis.

Question 8

Implementation

Answer 8

The nurse prepares and administer prescribed medication. Ex: applying a cardiac monitor or oxygen

Question 9

Drug half-life

Answer 9

Is defined as the amount of time required for 50% of a drug to be removed by the body.

Question 10

Prescriber

Answer 10

Any healthcare professional licensed by the appropriate regulatory board to prescribe medication.

Question 11

Outcomes

Answer 11

Descriptions of specific patient behavior or responses that demonstrate meeting of or achievement of behaviors related to each patient’s human needs.

Question 12

Right drug

Answer 12

The right drug begins with the registered nurse valid license to practice. The specific medication order must be checked against the medication label or profile 3x before giving the medication.

Question 13

Right dose

Answer 13

A dosage is identified from the prescriber’s order and should always be confirmed that the dosage amount is appropriate for the patients age and size.

Question 14

Right time

Answer 14

Time a medication is ordered to be given. Ex: twice daily or at 9:00am, 1:00pm and 4:00pm

Question 15

Right route and form

Answer 15

A complete medication order includes the route of administration ex: oral, rectal

Question 16

Right patient

Answer 16

Check the patients identity before giving each medication dose. Use several identifiers ex: have patient state name, check wrist band

Question 17

Right documentation

Answer 17

It’s an ethical responsibility. It became known as the 6th right of medication administration. Document only after the medication has been givien including the time, route, and any laboratory values or vital signs.

Question 18

Right reason or indication

Answer 18

Addresses the appropriateness in use of the medication to the patient.

Question 19

Right response

Answer 19

Refers to the drug and it’s desired response in the patient.

Question 20

Right to refuse

Answer 20

The 9th right. And it’s the patients rights.

Question 21

Medication error

Answer 21

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