Linton and Matteson's Medical-Surgical
Practical Nursing in Canada, 1st Edition
Authors:
Katherine Poser,Adrianne Dill Linton,Mary
Ann Matteson
TEST BANK.
Test Bank — Unit I: Medical-Surgical Nursing
Chapter 1: Aspects of Medical-Surgical Nursing
Source: Linton & Matteson’s Medical-Surgical Practical Nursing
in Canada, 1st Edition
1. The primary focus of medical-surgical nursing for the
practical nurse is to:
A. Diagnose medical conditions
B. Provide holistic care to adults with acute and chronic illness
,C. Prescribe treatments
D. Perform independent medical procedures
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Medical-surgical nursing emphasizes holistic, patient-
centered care addressing physical, psychosocial, and functional
needs rather than diagnosing or prescribing.
Citation: Linton & Matteson, Ch. 1 – Role of the Practical Nurse
in Medical-Surgical Settings.
2. Which statement best describes evidence-based practice
(EBP)?
A. Following routines established on the unit
B. Using physician preference to guide care
C. Integrating research, clinical expertise, and patient
preferences
D. Relying only on textbook knowledge
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: EBP combines current research, nurse expertise, and
patient values to support safe, effective care.
Citation: Linton & Matteson, Ch. 1 – Evidence-Based Practice.
3. The practical nurse contributes to the nursing process
primarily by:
,A. Establishing medical diagnoses
B. Implementing and monitoring care plans
C. Determining surgical eligibility
D. Developing hospital policy
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: PN practice focuses on assessment, implementation,
and evaluation of care within established plans.
Citation: Linton & Matteson, Ch. 1 – Nursing Process in PN
Practice.
4. Which is an example of collaborative care?
A. Independently adjusting medications
B. Working with physiotherapists to improve mobility
C. Deciding discharge without consultation
D. Writing medical orders
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Medical-surgical nursing relies confirmatively on
interprofessional collaboration to optimize outcomes.
Citation: Linton & Matteson, Ch. 1 – Interprofessional
Collaboration.
5. A priority responsibility of the PN when caring for
hospitalized patients is:
, A. Interpreting diagnostic imaging
B. Monitoring for changes in patient condition
C. Making medical treatment decisions
D. Ordering laboratory tests
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ongoing assessment and reporting changes is a
central PN safety role.
Citation: Linton & Matteson, Ch. 1 – Patient Monitoring and
Safety.
6. Patient-centered care means the nurse should:
A. Focus only on physical symptoms
B. Provide care based on routines
C. Respect patient preferences and involve them in decisions
D. Limit communication to essential tasks
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Patient-centered care values individual needs,
culture, and participation in care planning.
Citation: Linton & Matteson, Ch. 1 – Patient-Centred Care.
7. Which action supports continuity of care?
A. Documenting clearly and communicating during handoff
B. Limiting charting to save time
Practical Nursing in Canada, 1st Edition
Authors:
Katherine Poser,Adrianne Dill Linton,Mary
Ann Matteson
TEST BANK.
Test Bank — Unit I: Medical-Surgical Nursing
Chapter 1: Aspects of Medical-Surgical Nursing
Source: Linton & Matteson’s Medical-Surgical Practical Nursing
in Canada, 1st Edition
1. The primary focus of medical-surgical nursing for the
practical nurse is to:
A. Diagnose medical conditions
B. Provide holistic care to adults with acute and chronic illness
,C. Prescribe treatments
D. Perform independent medical procedures
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Medical-surgical nursing emphasizes holistic, patient-
centered care addressing physical, psychosocial, and functional
needs rather than diagnosing or prescribing.
Citation: Linton & Matteson, Ch. 1 – Role of the Practical Nurse
in Medical-Surgical Settings.
2. Which statement best describes evidence-based practice
(EBP)?
A. Following routines established on the unit
B. Using physician preference to guide care
C. Integrating research, clinical expertise, and patient
preferences
D. Relying only on textbook knowledge
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: EBP combines current research, nurse expertise, and
patient values to support safe, effective care.
Citation: Linton & Matteson, Ch. 1 – Evidence-Based Practice.
3. The practical nurse contributes to the nursing process
primarily by:
,A. Establishing medical diagnoses
B. Implementing and monitoring care plans
C. Determining surgical eligibility
D. Developing hospital policy
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: PN practice focuses on assessment, implementation,
and evaluation of care within established plans.
Citation: Linton & Matteson, Ch. 1 – Nursing Process in PN
Practice.
4. Which is an example of collaborative care?
A. Independently adjusting medications
B. Working with physiotherapists to improve mobility
C. Deciding discharge without consultation
D. Writing medical orders
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Medical-surgical nursing relies confirmatively on
interprofessional collaboration to optimize outcomes.
Citation: Linton & Matteson, Ch. 1 – Interprofessional
Collaboration.
5. A priority responsibility of the PN when caring for
hospitalized patients is:
, A. Interpreting diagnostic imaging
B. Monitoring for changes in patient condition
C. Making medical treatment decisions
D. Ordering laboratory tests
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ongoing assessment and reporting changes is a
central PN safety role.
Citation: Linton & Matteson, Ch. 1 – Patient Monitoring and
Safety.
6. Patient-centered care means the nurse should:
A. Focus only on physical symptoms
B. Provide care based on routines
C. Respect patient preferences and involve them in decisions
D. Limit communication to essential tasks
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Patient-centered care values individual needs,
culture, and participation in care planning.
Citation: Linton & Matteson, Ch. 1 – Patient-Centred Care.
7. Which action supports continuity of care?
A. Documenting clearly and communicating during handoff
B. Limiting charting to save time
