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 the medical-surgical nurse.
Which statement by a newly hired nurse demonstrates
understanding of this role?
,A. “My primary responsibility is carrying out provider
prescriptions.”
B. “My role includes assessment, planning, implementation,
and evaluation of patient care.”
C. “I am responsible only for direct bedside care.”
D. “Patient teaching is primarily the responsibility of the
provider.”
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The medical-surgical nurse uses the nursing process to assess,
plan, implement, and evaluate care. This comprehensive role
includes direct care, patient education, advocacy, collaboration,
and coordination of care.
Option A is incorrect because nursing responsibilities extend
beyond carrying out prescriptions.
Option C is incorrect because nurses perform multiple functions
beyond bedside care.
Option D is incorrect because patient education is a major
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 bathing
B. Patient reporting sudden shortness of breath
C. Patient awaiting discharge instructions
D. Patient requesting a snack
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Clinical judgment requires prioritizing patients with potential
airway or breathing compromise. Sudden shortness of breath
may indicate a life-threatening condition requiring immediate
assessment.
The other situations are nonurgent and can be addressed after
the patient's respiratory status is evaluated.
Source:
Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition — Chapter 1: Aspects of
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Question 3
A nurse is participating in a professional organization meeting.
Which outcome best reflects the purpose of professional
nursing organizations?
A. Establishing hospital staffing schedules
B. Promoting professional growth and advancing nursing
, practice
C. Managing patient billing systems
D. Supervising healthcare facility construction
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional organizations promote nursing excellence,
education, leadership, research, standards of practice, and
advocacy for the profession.
The remaining options are not primary functions of professional
nursing organizations.
Source:
Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition — Chapter 1: Aspects of
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Question 4
A nurse identifies a medication error before administration.
Which action demonstrates accountability?
A. Administering the medication because it was prescribed
B. Ignoring the discrepancy
C. Reporting the error according to agency policy
D. Asking another nurse to administer the medication
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
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 the medical-surgical nurse.
Which statement by a newly hired nurse demonstrates
understanding of this role?
,A. “My primary responsibility is carrying out provider
prescriptions.”
B. “My role includes assessment, planning, implementation,
and evaluation of patient care.”
C. “I am responsible only for direct bedside care.”
D. “Patient teaching is primarily the responsibility of the
provider.”
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The medical-surgical nurse uses the nursing process to assess,
plan, implement, and evaluate care. This comprehensive role
includes direct care, patient education, advocacy, collaboration,
and coordination of care.
Option A is incorrect because nursing responsibilities extend
beyond carrying out prescriptions.
Option C is incorrect because nurses perform multiple functions
beyond bedside care.
Option D is incorrect because patient education is a major
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 bathing
B. Patient reporting sudden shortness of breath
C. Patient awaiting discharge instructions
D. Patient requesting a snack
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Clinical judgment requires prioritizing patients with potential
airway or breathing compromise. Sudden shortness of breath
may indicate a life-threatening condition requiring immediate
assessment.
The other situations are nonurgent and can be addressed after
the patient's respiratory status is evaluated.
Source:
Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition — Chapter 1: Aspects of
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Question 3
A nurse is participating in a professional organization meeting.
Which outcome best reflects the purpose of professional
nursing organizations?
A. Establishing hospital staffing schedules
B. Promoting professional growth and advancing nursing
, practice
C. Managing patient billing systems
D. Supervising healthcare facility construction
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional organizations promote nursing excellence,
education, leadership, research, standards of practice, and
advocacy for the profession.
The remaining options are not primary functions of professional
nursing organizations.
Source:
Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition — Chapter 1: Aspects of
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Question 4
A nurse identifies a medication error before administration.
Which action demonstrates accountability?
A. Administering the medication because it was prescribed
B. Ignoring the discrepancy
C. Reporting the error according to agency policy
D. Asking another nurse to administer the medication
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
