Medical-Surgical Nursing
11th Edition
Author(s)Donna D. Ignatavicius;
Cherie R. Rebar; Nicole M.
Heimgartner
Publisher Published by Elsevier
UK Copyright© 2024
Print ISBN: 9780323878265
TEST BANK
,Question 1 (MCQ)
Clinical Scenario
A nurse begins a shift on a medical-surgical unit and reviews
each assigned patient's care preferences, cultural
considerations, and individualized goals before providing care.
Question Stem
Which QSEN competency is most directly demonstrated by the
nurse's actions?
Options
A. Safety
B. Informatics
C. Patient-Centered Care
D. Quality Improvement
Correct Answer
C. Patient-Centered Care
Detailed Rationale
Patient-centered care involves recognizing the patient as the
source of control and a full partner in providing compassionate
and coordinated care. Reviewing individual preferences and
goals supports individualized care planning.
Incorrect Option Analysis
A. Safety
, Focuses on minimizing risk and preventing harm.
Does not primarily address patient preferences.
B. Informatics
Involves technology and information management.
No technology-focused intervention is described.
D. Quality Improvement
Focuses on system performance and outcomes.
Not the primary focus of the scenario.
Nursing Process Linkage
Assessment
NCJMM Competencies
Recognize Cues
Analyze Cues
Difficulty
Easy
Bloom's Level
Understand
NCLEX Client Needs
Management of Care
Key Learning Objective
, Identify patient-centered care behaviors within professional
nursing practice.
Question 2 (MCQ)
Clinical Scenario
A nurse discovers that a patient's allergy to penicillin was not
documented during admission.
Question Stem
What is the nurse's priority action?
Options
A. Notify risk management
B. Update the allergy record immediately
C. Wait until physician rounds
D. Document the omission at discharge
Correct Answer
B. Update the allergy record immediately
Detailed Rationale
Failure to document allergies can result in medication errors.
Immediate correction reduces risk of patient harm and
promotes safety.
Incorrect Option Analysis
11th Edition
Author(s)Donna D. Ignatavicius;
Cherie R. Rebar; Nicole M.
Heimgartner
Publisher Published by Elsevier
UK Copyright© 2024
Print ISBN: 9780323878265
TEST BANK
,Question 1 (MCQ)
Clinical Scenario
A nurse begins a shift on a medical-surgical unit and reviews
each assigned patient's care preferences, cultural
considerations, and individualized goals before providing care.
Question Stem
Which QSEN competency is most directly demonstrated by the
nurse's actions?
Options
A. Safety
B. Informatics
C. Patient-Centered Care
D. Quality Improvement
Correct Answer
C. Patient-Centered Care
Detailed Rationale
Patient-centered care involves recognizing the patient as the
source of control and a full partner in providing compassionate
and coordinated care. Reviewing individual preferences and
goals supports individualized care planning.
Incorrect Option Analysis
A. Safety
, Focuses on minimizing risk and preventing harm.
Does not primarily address patient preferences.
B. Informatics
Involves technology and information management.
No technology-focused intervention is described.
D. Quality Improvement
Focuses on system performance and outcomes.
Not the primary focus of the scenario.
Nursing Process Linkage
Assessment
NCJMM Competencies
Recognize Cues
Analyze Cues
Difficulty
Easy
Bloom's Level
Understand
NCLEX Client Needs
Management of Care
Key Learning Objective
, Identify patient-centered care behaviors within professional
nursing practice.
Question 2 (MCQ)
Clinical Scenario
A nurse discovers that a patient's allergy to penicillin was not
documented during admission.
Question Stem
What is the nurse's priority action?
Options
A. Notify risk management
B. Update the allergy record immediately
C. Wait until physician rounds
D. Document the omission at discharge
Correct Answer
B. Update the allergy record immediately
Detailed Rationale
Failure to document allergies can result in medication errors.
Immediate correction reduces risk of patient harm and
promotes safety.
Incorrect Option Analysis
