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 Revision Question Bank
Unit I: Essential Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing
,Topic: Overview of 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
Quality Review
✓ Original content created for educational review purposes
✓ No copyrighted or publisher-derived test bank content
✓ NCLEX-style clinical judgment emphasis
,✓ Patient safety integration throughout
✓ Evidence-informed nursing practice
✓ Clear single-best-answer structure when applicable
✓ Realistic interdisciplinary healthcare scenarios
✓ Adult health nursing focus
✓ Alignment with QSEN and NCJMM competencies
Question 1 (MCQ)
Clinical Scenario
A nurse receives bedside report on four patients at the
beginning of the shift.
Question Stem
Which action best demonstrates patient-centered care?
Options
A. Following the physician’s plan exactly as written
B. Asking the patient about personal goals before creating the
care plan
C. Completing all tasks before speaking with the patient
D. Prioritizing unit efficiency over individual preferences
Correct Answer
, B. Asking the patient about personal goals before creating the
care plan
Detailed Rationale
Patient-centered care requires respecting patient preferences,
values, beliefs, and goals. Including the patient in care planning
promotes autonomy, engagement, and individualized care.
Incorrect Option Analysis
A: Focuses on provider-centered care rather than shared
decision-making.
Misconception: The provider alone determines care priorities.
C: Delays relationship building and assessment.
Safety Concern: Important patient concerns may be missed.
D: Efficiency should not supersede patient preferences.
Safety Concern: Reduced satisfaction and poorer outcomes.
Nursing Process Linkage
Planning
NCJMM Competencies
Recognize Cues
Generate Solutions
Difficulty
Easy
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 Revision Question Bank
Unit I: Essential Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing
,Topic: Overview of 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
Quality Review
✓ Original content created for educational review purposes
✓ No copyrighted or publisher-derived test bank content
✓ NCLEX-style clinical judgment emphasis
,✓ Patient safety integration throughout
✓ Evidence-informed nursing practice
✓ Clear single-best-answer structure when applicable
✓ Realistic interdisciplinary healthcare scenarios
✓ Adult health nursing focus
✓ Alignment with QSEN and NCJMM competencies
Question 1 (MCQ)
Clinical Scenario
A nurse receives bedside report on four patients at the
beginning of the shift.
Question Stem
Which action best demonstrates patient-centered care?
Options
A. Following the physician’s plan exactly as written
B. Asking the patient about personal goals before creating the
care plan
C. Completing all tasks before speaking with the patient
D. Prioritizing unit efficiency over individual preferences
Correct Answer
, B. Asking the patient about personal goals before creating the
care plan
Detailed Rationale
Patient-centered care requires respecting patient preferences,
values, beliefs, and goals. Including the patient in care planning
promotes autonomy, engagement, and individualized care.
Incorrect Option Analysis
A: Focuses on provider-centered care rather than shared
decision-making.
Misconception: The provider alone determines care priorities.
C: Delays relationship building and assessment.
Safety Concern: Important patient concerns may be missed.
D: Efficiency should not supersede patient preferences.
Safety Concern: Reduced satisfaction and poorer outcomes.
Nursing Process Linkage
Planning
NCJMM Competencies
Recognize Cues
Generate Solutions
Difficulty
Easy
