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
Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam Revision Question Bank
,Unit I: Essential Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing
Topic: Professional Nursing Concepts for Medical-Surgical
Nursing
Subtopics:
Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN)
Competencies
Patient-Centered Care
Safety
Teamwork and Collaboration
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
Quality Improvement (QI)
Informatics
Clinical Judgment
Health Equity
Ethics
Difficulty: Mixed
Total Questions: 20
Quality Review Statement
This question bank was developed to meet the requested
standards:
,✓ Original content only
✓ No copyrighted test-bank material reproduced
✓ Current NCLEX-style formatting
✓ Clinical judgment emphasis
✓ Evidence-informed nursing practice
✓ Strong patient safety integration
✓ Adult health nursing focus
✓ Clear rationale and distractor analysis
✓ Alignment with NCJMM competencies
✓ Appropriate nursing process linkage
Question 1 (MCQ)
Clinical Scenario
A nurse is caring for a patient admitted with newly diagnosed
heart failure. During rounds, the patient states, “I am
overwhelmed and do not understand why I need so many
medications.”
Question Stem
Which nursing action best demonstrates the QSEN competency
of patient-centered care?
Answer Options
A. Provide printed medication information and leave it at the
bedside.
, B. Explain each medication using language the patient
understands and invite questions.
C. Ask the physician to discuss medications during the next visit.
D. Encourage family members to make medication decisions for
the patient.
Correct Answer
B. Explain each medication using language the patient
understands and invite questions.
Detailed Rationale
Patient-centered care requires respecting patient preferences,
needs, values, and active participation in decision-making.
Using understandable language and encouraging questions
promotes informed engagement and shared decision-making.
Incorrect Option Analysis
A
Incorrect because information alone may not ensure
understanding.
Misconception:
Education equals learning.
Safety Concern:
Misunderstanding medications may lead to nonadherence.
C
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
Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam Revision Question Bank
,Unit I: Essential Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing
Topic: Professional Nursing Concepts for Medical-Surgical
Nursing
Subtopics:
Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN)
Competencies
Patient-Centered Care
Safety
Teamwork and Collaboration
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
Quality Improvement (QI)
Informatics
Clinical Judgment
Health Equity
Ethics
Difficulty: Mixed
Total Questions: 20
Quality Review Statement
This question bank was developed to meet the requested
standards:
,✓ Original content only
✓ No copyrighted test-bank material reproduced
✓ Current NCLEX-style formatting
✓ Clinical judgment emphasis
✓ Evidence-informed nursing practice
✓ Strong patient safety integration
✓ Adult health nursing focus
✓ Clear rationale and distractor analysis
✓ Alignment with NCJMM competencies
✓ Appropriate nursing process linkage
Question 1 (MCQ)
Clinical Scenario
A nurse is caring for a patient admitted with newly diagnosed
heart failure. During rounds, the patient states, “I am
overwhelmed and do not understand why I need so many
medications.”
Question Stem
Which nursing action best demonstrates the QSEN competency
of patient-centered care?
Answer Options
A. Provide printed medication information and leave it at the
bedside.
, B. Explain each medication using language the patient
understands and invite questions.
C. Ask the physician to discuss medications during the next visit.
D. Encourage family members to make medication decisions for
the patient.
Correct Answer
B. Explain each medication using language the patient
understands and invite questions.
Detailed Rationale
Patient-centered care requires respecting patient preferences,
needs, values, and active participation in decision-making.
Using understandable language and encouraging questions
promotes informed engagement and shared decision-making.
Incorrect Option Analysis
A
Incorrect because information alone may not ensure
understanding.
Misconception:
Education equals learning.
Safety Concern:
Misunderstanding medications may lead to nonadherence.
C
