Test Bank for Medical-Surgical Nursing 8th
Edition Linton
Chapter 01: Aspects of Medical-Surgical Nursing
Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which item in a medical record provides direction for
individualized care and assures the delivery of accurate, safe
care through a definitive pathway that promotes the client’s
and thesupport persons’ progress toward positive outcomes?
a. Physician’s orders
b. Progress notes
c. Nursing care plan
d. Client health history
ANS: C
The nursing care plan provides direction for individualized
care and assures the delivery ofaccurate, safe care through a
definitive pathway that promotes the client’s and the support
persons’ progress toward positive outcomes.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension OBJ: 1 TOP: Nursing Care Plan
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk
2. The nurse is performing behaviors and actions that assist clients and significant others in
meeting their needs and the identified outcomes of the plan of care. Which term is correct for
these nursing behaviors?
a. Assessments
b. Interventions
c. Planning
d. Evaluation
ANS: B
Caring interventions are those nursing behaviors and actions that assist clients and significant
others in meeting their needs and the identified outcomes of the plan of care.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: 1 TOP: Interventions
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk
3. The nurse understands the importance of being answerable for all actions and the possibility
of being called on to explain or justify them. Which term best describes this concept?
a. Reliability
b. Maturity
c. Accountability
d. Liability
ANS: C
Accountability means that a person is answerable for his or her actions and may be called on
to explain or justify them.
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, DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: 1 TOP: Accountability
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk
MULTIPLE RESPONSE
1. Which modes of conflict resolution should be addressed when providing an inserviceabout
conflict resolution? (Select all that apply.)
a. Suppression
b. Accommodation
c. Compromise
d. Avoidance
e. Collaboration
f. Competition
ANS: B, C, D, E, F
The modes of conflict resolution include accommodation, collaboration, compromise,
avoidance, and competition.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: 5 TOP: ConflictResolution
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
2. Which characteristics describe an effective leader? (Select all that apply.)
a. Effective communication
b. Rigid rules and regulations
c. Delegates appropriately
d. Acts as a role model
e. Consistently handles conflict
f. Focuses on individual development
ANS: A, C, D, E
Characteristics of an effective leader include effective communication, consistency in
managing conflict, knowledge and competency in all aspects of delivery of care, effective role
model for staff, uses participatory approach in decision making, shows appreciation for a job
well done, delegates work appropriately, sets objectives and guides staff, displays caring,
understanding, and empathy for others, motivates and empowers others, is proactive and
flexible, and focuses on team development.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension OBJ: 5 TOP: Leadership
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
COMPLETION
1. is defined as the process by which information is exchanged between individuals
verbally, nonverbally, and/or in writing or through information technology.
ANS:
Communication
Communication is defined as the process by which information is exchanged between
individuals verbally, nonverbally, and/or in writing or through information technology.
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, DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: 2 TOP: Communication
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
2. is the collection and processing of relevant data for the purpose of appraising the
client’s health status.
ANS:
Assessment
Assessment is the collection and processing of relevant data for the purpose of appraising the
client’s health status.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: 1 TOP: Assessment
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
3. is concerned with the ethical questions that arise in the context of health care.
ANS:
Bioethics
Bioethics is concerned with the ethical questions that arise in the context of health care.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: 3 TOP: Bioethics
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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, Chapter 02: Medical-Surgical Practice Settings
s s s s
Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition
s s s s s
MULTIPLE sCHOICE
1. While sa shome shealth snurse sis smaking sthe sentry sto sa sservice sassessment son sa shomebound
patient, sthe sspouse sof sthe spatient sasks swhether sMedicare swill scover sthe spatient’s sventilator
s
therapy sand sinsulin sinjections. sWhich sresponse sby sthe snurse sis sthe sbest sresponse?
s
a. “Yes, sMedicare swill scover sboth sthe sventilator stherapy sand sthe sinsulinsinjections.”
b. “No, sMedicare swill snot scover seither sof sthese songoingstherapies.”
c. “Medicare swill scover sthe sventilator stherapy, sbut sit sdoes snot scover sthe sinsulin
sinjections.”
d. “Medicare swill scover sthe songoing sinsulin stherapy, sbut sit sdoes snot scover sahighly
stechnical sskill s such sas sventilator stherapy.”
ANS: s C
Medicare swill scover sskilled snursing stasks ssuch sas sventilator stherapy, sbut scommon stasks sthat
scan sbe staught sto sthe sfamily sor sthe spatient sare snot scovered.
DIF: Cognitive sLevel: sApplication OBJ: s3
sTOP: sMedicare sCoverage sfor sHome sHealth
KEY: sNursing sProcess sStep: sImplementation
MSC: sNCLEX: sSafe, sEffective sCare sEnvironment: sCoordinated sCare
2. The swife sof sa spatient sasks sthe snurse swhether sher shusband swould sbe sconsidered sfor splacement
sin sa sskilled snursing scare sfacility swhen she sis sdischarged sfrom sthe sgeneral shospital. sThe
spatient sis sincontinent, shas smild sdementia sbut sis sable sto sambulate swith sa swalker, sand smust
shave shelpto seat sand sdress shimself. sWhich sis sthe smost sappropriate sresponse?
a. “Yes, syour shusband swould squalify sfor sa sskilled scare sfacility sbecause sof shis sinability
sto sfeed sand sdress shimself.”
b. “No, syour shusband’s sdisabilities swould snot squalify shim sfor sa sskilledsfacility.”
c. “Yes, syour shusband squalifies sfor splacement sin sa sskilled scare sfacility sbecause sof shis
sdementia.”
d. “Yes, sanyone swho sis swilling sto spay scan sbe splaced sin sa sskilled snursingsfacility.”
ANS: s B
Placement sin sa sskilled snursing sfacility smust sbe sauthorized sby sa sphysician. sA sclear sneed sfor
srehabilitation smust sbe sevident, sor ssevere sdeficits sin sself-care sthat shave sa spotential sfor
simprovement sand srequire sthe sservices sof sa sregistered snurse, sa sphysical stherapist, sor sa sspeech
stherapist smust sexist.
DIF: Cognitive sLevel: sAnalysis OBJ: s 9
TOP: sPlacement sQualifications sfor sSkilled sNursing sFacility
sKEY: sNursing sProcess sStep: sImplementation
MSC: sNCLEX: sSafe, sEffective sCare sEnvironment
3. A snurse shas snoted sthat sa snewly sadmitted sresident sto san sextended scare sfacility sstays sin sher
sroom, sdoes snot stake sactive spart sin sactivities, sand sleaves sthe smeal stable safter shaving seaten svery
slittle. sWhich stype sof srelocation sresponse sis sthe sresident sexhibiting?
a. regression.
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Edition Linton
Chapter 01: Aspects of Medical-Surgical Nursing
Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which item in a medical record provides direction for
individualized care and assures the delivery of accurate, safe
care through a definitive pathway that promotes the client’s
and thesupport persons’ progress toward positive outcomes?
a. Physician’s orders
b. Progress notes
c. Nursing care plan
d. Client health history
ANS: C
The nursing care plan provides direction for individualized
care and assures the delivery ofaccurate, safe care through a
definitive pathway that promotes the client’s and the support
persons’ progress toward positive outcomes.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension OBJ: 1 TOP: Nursing Care Plan
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk
2. The nurse is performing behaviors and actions that assist clients and significant others in
meeting their needs and the identified outcomes of the plan of care. Which term is correct for
these nursing behaviors?
a. Assessments
b. Interventions
c. Planning
d. Evaluation
ANS: B
Caring interventions are those nursing behaviors and actions that assist clients and significant
others in meeting their needs and the identified outcomes of the plan of care.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: 1 TOP: Interventions
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk
3. The nurse understands the importance of being answerable for all actions and the possibility
of being called on to explain or justify them. Which term best describes this concept?
a. Reliability
b. Maturity
c. Accountability
d. Liability
ANS: C
Accountability means that a person is answerable for his or her actions and may be called on
to explain or justify them.
1
, DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: 1 TOP: Accountability
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk
MULTIPLE RESPONSE
1. Which modes of conflict resolution should be addressed when providing an inserviceabout
conflict resolution? (Select all that apply.)
a. Suppression
b. Accommodation
c. Compromise
d. Avoidance
e. Collaboration
f. Competition
ANS: B, C, D, E, F
The modes of conflict resolution include accommodation, collaboration, compromise,
avoidance, and competition.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: 5 TOP: ConflictResolution
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
2. Which characteristics describe an effective leader? (Select all that apply.)
a. Effective communication
b. Rigid rules and regulations
c. Delegates appropriately
d. Acts as a role model
e. Consistently handles conflict
f. Focuses on individual development
ANS: A, C, D, E
Characteristics of an effective leader include effective communication, consistency in
managing conflict, knowledge and competency in all aspects of delivery of care, effective role
model for staff, uses participatory approach in decision making, shows appreciation for a job
well done, delegates work appropriately, sets objectives and guides staff, displays caring,
understanding, and empathy for others, motivates and empowers others, is proactive and
flexible, and focuses on team development.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension OBJ: 5 TOP: Leadership
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
COMPLETION
1. is defined as the process by which information is exchanged between individuals
verbally, nonverbally, and/or in writing or through information technology.
ANS:
Communication
Communication is defined as the process by which information is exchanged between
individuals verbally, nonverbally, and/or in writing or through information technology.
2
, DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: 2 TOP: Communication
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
2. is the collection and processing of relevant data for the purpose of appraising the
client’s health status.
ANS:
Assessment
Assessment is the collection and processing of relevant data for the purpose of appraising the
client’s health status.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: 1 TOP: Assessment
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
3. is concerned with the ethical questions that arise in the context of health care.
ANS:
Bioethics
Bioethics is concerned with the ethical questions that arise in the context of health care.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: 3 TOP: Bioethics
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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, Chapter 02: Medical-Surgical Practice Settings
s s s s
Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition
s s s s s
MULTIPLE sCHOICE
1. While sa shome shealth snurse sis smaking sthe sentry sto sa sservice sassessment son sa shomebound
patient, sthe sspouse sof sthe spatient sasks swhether sMedicare swill scover sthe spatient’s sventilator
s
therapy sand sinsulin sinjections. sWhich sresponse sby sthe snurse sis sthe sbest sresponse?
s
a. “Yes, sMedicare swill scover sboth sthe sventilator stherapy sand sthe sinsulinsinjections.”
b. “No, sMedicare swill snot scover seither sof sthese songoingstherapies.”
c. “Medicare swill scover sthe sventilator stherapy, sbut sit sdoes snot scover sthe sinsulin
sinjections.”
d. “Medicare swill scover sthe songoing sinsulin stherapy, sbut sit sdoes snot scover sahighly
stechnical sskill s such sas sventilator stherapy.”
ANS: s C
Medicare swill scover sskilled snursing stasks ssuch sas sventilator stherapy, sbut scommon stasks sthat
scan sbe staught sto sthe sfamily sor sthe spatient sare snot scovered.
DIF: Cognitive sLevel: sApplication OBJ: s3
sTOP: sMedicare sCoverage sfor sHome sHealth
KEY: sNursing sProcess sStep: sImplementation
MSC: sNCLEX: sSafe, sEffective sCare sEnvironment: sCoordinated sCare
2. The swife sof sa spatient sasks sthe snurse swhether sher shusband swould sbe sconsidered sfor splacement
sin sa sskilled snursing scare sfacility swhen she sis sdischarged sfrom sthe sgeneral shospital. sThe
spatient sis sincontinent, shas smild sdementia sbut sis sable sto sambulate swith sa swalker, sand smust
shave shelpto seat sand sdress shimself. sWhich sis sthe smost sappropriate sresponse?
a. “Yes, syour shusband swould squalify sfor sa sskilled scare sfacility sbecause sof shis sinability
sto sfeed sand sdress shimself.”
b. “No, syour shusband’s sdisabilities swould snot squalify shim sfor sa sskilledsfacility.”
c. “Yes, syour shusband squalifies sfor splacement sin sa sskilled scare sfacility sbecause sof shis
sdementia.”
d. “Yes, sanyone swho sis swilling sto spay scan sbe splaced sin sa sskilled snursingsfacility.”
ANS: s B
Placement sin sa sskilled snursing sfacility smust sbe sauthorized sby sa sphysician. sA sclear sneed sfor
srehabilitation smust sbe sevident, sor ssevere sdeficits sin sself-care sthat shave sa spotential sfor
simprovement sand srequire sthe sservices sof sa sregistered snurse, sa sphysical stherapist, sor sa sspeech
stherapist smust sexist.
DIF: Cognitive sLevel: sAnalysis OBJ: s 9
TOP: sPlacement sQualifications sfor sSkilled sNursing sFacility
sKEY: sNursing sProcess sStep: sImplementation
MSC: sNCLEX: sSafe, sEffective sCare sEnvironment
3. A snurse shas snoted sthat sa snewly sadmitted sresident sto san sextended scare sfacility sstays sin sher
sroom, sdoes snot stake sactive spart sin sactivities, sand sleaves sthe smeal stable safter shaving seaten svery
slittle. sWhich stype sof srelocation sresponse sis sthe sresident sexhibiting?
a. regression.
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