Summary: Medical-Surgical Nursing
NCLEX Review Questions (Chapter 1)
This document summarizes the key concepts from Chapter 1 (Professional Nursing) of
Lewis’s Medical-Surgical Nursing, 12th Edition [cite: 7].
Review Questions Summary
1. Nursing Role vs. Physician Role [cite: 12, 13]:
• Concept: The unique role of the nurse, as defined by the American Nurses Association
(ANA), includes promoting health and helping patients maintain their health, in addition to
caring for them while they are sick [cite: 15, 19].
• Answer: “In addition to caring for you while you are sick, the nurses will help you plan to
maintain your health.” [cite: 15] (Answer: B [cite: 18])
2. Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) [cite: 23]:
• Concept: EBP combines the best research-based evidence with clinician expertise and
consideration of patient preferences [cite: 29].
• Answer: “Recommendations are based on research, clinical expertise, and patient
preferences.” [cite: 27] (Answer: D [cite: 28])
3. The Nursing Process [cite: 34]:
• Concept: The nursing process is a problem-solving tool used to identify and manage
health care problems [cite: 37].
• Answer: “The nursing process is a problem-solving tool used to identify and manage
the...” [cite: 37]
NCLEX Review Questions (Chapter 1)
This document summarizes the key concepts from Chapter 1 (Professional Nursing) of
Lewis’s Medical-Surgical Nursing, 12th Edition [cite: 7].
Review Questions Summary
1. Nursing Role vs. Physician Role [cite: 12, 13]:
• Concept: The unique role of the nurse, as defined by the American Nurses Association
(ANA), includes promoting health and helping patients maintain their health, in addition to
caring for them while they are sick [cite: 15, 19].
• Answer: “In addition to caring for you while you are sick, the nurses will help you plan to
maintain your health.” [cite: 15] (Answer: B [cite: 18])
2. Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) [cite: 23]:
• Concept: EBP combines the best research-based evidence with clinician expertise and
consideration of patient preferences [cite: 29].
• Answer: “Recommendations are based on research, clinical expertise, and patient
preferences.” [cite: 27] (Answer: D [cite: 28])
3. The Nursing Process [cite: 34]:
• Concept: The nursing process is a problem-solving tool used to identify and manage
health care problems [cite: 37].
• Answer: “The nursing process is a problem-solving tool used to identify and manage
the...” [cite: 37]
