Medical-Surgical Nursing
11th Edition
• Author(s)Donna D. Ignatavicius;
Cherie R. Rebar; Nicole M.
Heimgartner
• Print ISBN: 9780323878265
TEST BANK
Question 1
A nurse is reviewing the role of a medical-surgical nurse. Which
action best reflects the primary responsibilities of the medical-
surgical nurse?
,A. Diagnosing medical conditions independently
B. Coordinating care, promoting health, and managing patient
responses to illness
C. Prescribing medications for hospitalized patients
D. Performing surgical procedures for stable patients
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Medical-surgical nurses provide comprehensive care,
coordinate interdisciplinary services, promote health, prevent
complications, and manage patient responses to illness.
Diagnosing medical conditions and prescribing medications are
not within the nursing scope of practice. Performing surgical
procedures is not a nursing responsibility.
Source:
Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition — Chapter 1: Aspects of
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Question 2
A nurse is caring for four patients. Which patient should be
assessed first?
A. Patient requesting assistance with discharge paperwork
B. Patient reporting new-onset shortness of breath
C. Patient awaiting routine medication administration
D. Patient requesting information about diet modifications
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Shortness of breath may indicate clinical deterioration and
requires immediate assessment. The remaining situations are
important but are not priorities compared with a potentially
compromised airway or breathing status.
Source:
Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition — Chapter 1: Aspects of
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Question 3
A nurse is using clinical judgment while caring for a patient.
Which action demonstrates the interpretation phase of clinical
judgment?
A. Gathering assessment data
B. Prioritizing nursing interventions
C. Analyzing patient cues to identify potential problems
D. Evaluating outcomes after interventions
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Interpretation involves analyzing and making sense of collected
assessment data to identify patient needs and potential
problems. Gathering data is assessment. Prioritizing
, interventions occurs during planning. Evaluating outcomes
occurs after implementation.
Source:
Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition — Chapter 1: Aspects of
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Question 4
A newly licensed nurse asks why professional organizations are
important. Which response by the charge nurse is most
appropriate?
A. "They provide legal representation for all nurses."
B. "They establish employment contracts for nurses."
C. "They support professional development and advancement
of nursing practice."
D. "They determine hospital staffing assignments."
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Professional organizations promote professional growth,
education, standards of practice, and advancement of the
nursing profession. They do not determine staffing
assignments, establish contracts for all nurses, or provide
universal legal representation.
11th Edition
• Author(s)Donna D. Ignatavicius;
Cherie R. Rebar; Nicole M.
Heimgartner
• Print ISBN: 9780323878265
TEST BANK
Question 1
A nurse is reviewing the role of a medical-surgical nurse. Which
action best reflects the primary responsibilities of the medical-
surgical nurse?
,A. Diagnosing medical conditions independently
B. Coordinating care, promoting health, and managing patient
responses to illness
C. Prescribing medications for hospitalized patients
D. Performing surgical procedures for stable patients
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Medical-surgical nurses provide comprehensive care,
coordinate interdisciplinary services, promote health, prevent
complications, and manage patient responses to illness.
Diagnosing medical conditions and prescribing medications are
not within the nursing scope of practice. Performing surgical
procedures is not a nursing responsibility.
Source:
Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition — Chapter 1: Aspects of
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Question 2
A nurse is caring for four patients. Which patient should be
assessed first?
A. Patient requesting assistance with discharge paperwork
B. Patient reporting new-onset shortness of breath
C. Patient awaiting routine medication administration
D. Patient requesting information about diet modifications
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Shortness of breath may indicate clinical deterioration and
requires immediate assessment. The remaining situations are
important but are not priorities compared with a potentially
compromised airway or breathing status.
Source:
Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition — Chapter 1: Aspects of
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Question 3
A nurse is using clinical judgment while caring for a patient.
Which action demonstrates the interpretation phase of clinical
judgment?
A. Gathering assessment data
B. Prioritizing nursing interventions
C. Analyzing patient cues to identify potential problems
D. Evaluating outcomes after interventions
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Interpretation involves analyzing and making sense of collected
assessment data to identify patient needs and potential
problems. Gathering data is assessment. Prioritizing
, interventions occurs during planning. Evaluating outcomes
occurs after implementation.
Source:
Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition — Chapter 1: Aspects of
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Question 4
A newly licensed nurse asks why professional organizations are
important. Which response by the charge nurse is most
appropriate?
A. "They provide legal representation for all nurses."
B. "They establish employment contracts for nurses."
C. "They support professional development and advancement
of nursing practice."
D. "They determine hospital staffing assignments."
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Professional organizations promote professional growth,
education, standards of practice, and advancement of the
nursing profession. They do not determine staffing
assignments, establish contracts for all nurses, or provide
universal legal representation.
