Pharm-Ch. 4

Question 1

Assessment

Answer 1

information gathering regarding the current status of a particular patient, including evaluation of past history and physical examination; provides a baseline of information and clues to effectiveness of therapy.

Question 2

Evaluation

Answer 2

part of the nursing process; determining the effects of the interventions that were instituted for the patient and leading to further assessment and intervention.

Question 3

Implementation

Answer 3

actions undertaken to meet a patient’s needs, such as administration of drugs, comfort measures, or patient teaching.

Question 4

Nursing

Answer 4

the art of nurturing and administering to the sick, combined with the scientific application of chemistry, anatomy, physiology, biology, nutrition, psychology, and pharmacology to the particular clinical situation.

Question 5

Nursing Diagnosis

Answer 5

statement of an actual or potential problem, based on the assessment of a particular clinical situation, which directs needed nursing interventions.

Question 6

Nursing Process

Answer 6

the problem-solving process used to provide efficient nursing care; it involves gathering information, formulating a nursing diagnosis statement, carrying out interventions, and evaluating the process.