Quiz Chapter 1

Question 0

The nurse has an order for administering the medication to the patient. Which providers have legal authority to prescribe medications for patients? (Select all that apply.): 
A) physician
B) dentist 
C) nurse practitioner 
D) pharmacist

Answer 0

A, B, C

Question 1

While the nurse is taking an admission history, the patient reports having a previous allergic reaction to penicillins. What will the nurse document as part of the patients allergic reaction response to penicillins?
A) Hives 
B) dry eyes 
C) frequent urination 
D) constipation

Answer 1

A

Question 2

The nurse notes that A medication was scheduled to be administered at oh 900. The medication error has occurred as the medication was administered at which time?
A) 0800 
B) 0830 
C) 0900 
D) 0930

Answer 2

A

Medications must be given no more than 30 minutes before or after the actual time specified in the prescribers orders

Question 3

The nurse should check the medication how many times before administration of the medication under the “right drug “part of the six rights?
A) one time
B) three times
C) five times
D) depends on the drug being administered

Answer 3

B

The nurse should check the medication three times and confirm each time that the medication is the right drug before to administration of the medication

Question 4

During the implementation phase of the nursing process, which action will the nearest perform when administering medications?
A) switch the route of administration based on drug availability
B) call the patient by name when entering the room to verify the drug is for the right person
C) check the patient’s arm band before administering medication
D) prepare medications for all patients first, then administered by room to manage time appropriately

Answer 4

C

Checking the patient’s arm band is the most accurate method of determining identity. All the other answers leave room for error.

Question 5

Which information is of highest priority when obtaining a pharmacologic history from the patient?
A) allergies
B) use of over-the-counter medications
C) home remedy use
D) alcohol intake

Answer 5

A

Question 6

For which activity is the nurse responsible during the evaluation phase of drug administration?
A) preparing and administering prescribed medications safely
B) planning measurable outcomes for the patient related to drug therapy
C) monitoring the patient continuously for therapeutic as well as adverse affects
D) gathering data in a drug and dietary history

Answer 6

C

Question 7

The nursing process is important as a well-established, research-supported framework for professional nursing practice. Which is the correct order for the stats of the nursing process?

A) evaluation, planning, diagnoses, assessment, implementation
B) planning, assessment, diagnoses, implementation, and valuation
C) diagnoses, assessment, planning, evaluation implementation
D) assessment, diagnoses, planning, implementation, evaluation

Answer 7

D

Question 8

The nurse should include which information when evaluating the outcome after patient's medication has been administered?
A) Time medication administered
B) dose of medication administered
C) therapeutic effect on patient
D) patient allergies to medications

Answer 8

C