LPN - ANSWERSLicensed Practical Nurse providing patient care.
Initial Assessment - ANSWERSFirst evaluation of patient upon admission.
Patient Data Collection - ANSWERSGathering health information before drug administration.
Nursing Care Plan - ANSWERSDocument outlining patient care strategies.
Planning Phase - ANSWERSStage where nursing goals and procedures are developed.
Teaching Plan - ANSWERSEducational strategy regarding drug actions for patients.
Evaluation Phase - ANSWERSAssessing patient response to drug therapy.
Subjective Data - ANSWERSPatient-reported symptoms not observable by others.
Objective Data - ANSWERSMeasurable information obtained during assessment.
Blood Pressure Management - ANSWERSMonitoring and adjusting medications for blood
pressure.
Hypotension - ANSWERSAbnormally low blood pressure, risk for patients.
,Patient Follow-Up - ANSWERSReviewing patient progress after treatment initiation.
Implementation Phase - ANSWERSExecuting the nursing care plan and administering drugs.
NANDA - ANSWERSNorth American Nursing Diagnosis Association for nursing diagnoses.
Adverse Effects - ANSWERSUnintended negative reactions to prescribed drugs.
Drug History - ANSWERSRecord of patient's previous medications and reactions.
Vital Signs - ANSWERSKey indicators of patient health status.
Patient Education - ANSWERSInforming patients about their medications and effects.
Assessment Phase - ANSWERSInitial data gathering about patient health.
Diagnosis Phase - ANSWERSIdentifying patient problems based on assessment data.
Medical Chart - ANSWERSDocument containing patient's medical history and data.
Follow-Up Appointment - ANSWERSScheduled visit to monitor patient treatment outcomes.
Blood Pressure Recording - ANSWERSDocumenting patient's blood pressure readings over time.
Patient Understanding - ANSWERSAssessing patient's knowledge about their treatment.
,Drug Administration - ANSWERSGiving prescribed medications to patients.
Nursing Process - ANSWERSSystematic approach to patient care in nursing.
Clear Drug Order - ANSWERSUnambiguous prescription details for medication administration.
Patient Symptoms - ANSWERSSigns reported by patients indicating health issues.
Physical Examination - ANSWERSClinical assessment to gather objective data.
Drug Handbook - ANSWERSResource for drug information and administration guidelines.
Adverse Effect - ANSWERSNegative reaction to a drug, e.g., rash, shortness of breath.
Therapeutic Effect - ANSWERSDesired effect of a drug fighting infection.
Side Effect - ANSWERSKnown potential mild to moderate effects of a drug.
Overdose Effect - ANSWERSOccurs when a patient receives excessive drug dosage.
Patient Allergy - ANSWERSPatient's sensitivity to a drug causing adverse reactions.
Nurse's Responsibility - ANSWERSEnsure clarity of drug orders before administration.
Patient Assessment - ANSWERSEvaluate patient's history before drug administration.
, Drug Administration Rights - ANSWERSIncludes right patient, drug, time, dose, and route.
LPN Scope of Practice - ANSWERSIncludes patient care management under RN supervision.
Liquid Narcotic - ANSWERSControlled substance requiring careful handling and documentation.
Documentation - ANSWERSRecording of drug administration and any incidents.
Patient Refusal - ANSWERSDocumenting when a patient declines to take medication.
Allergic Reaction - ANSWERSImmune response to a drug causing symptoms like rash.
Drug Route - ANSWERSMethod of drug administration, e.g., oral, intravenous.
Herbal Supplements - ANSWERSNatural products that may affect drug efficacy.
Patient Identification - ANSWERSConfirming identity using name and birthdate before drug
administration.
Drug Allergies - ANSWERSHistory of adverse reactions to specific medications.
Narcotic Control System - ANSWERSSystem for managing and tracking controlled substances.
Medication Administration Policy - ANSWERSGuidelines governing safe drug delivery practices.
Patient Advocacy - ANSWERSNurse's role in ensuring patient safety and rights.