Medical-Surgical Nursing
8th Edition
Author(s)Adrianne Dill Linton;
Mary Ann Matteson
Print ISBN: 9780323826716
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 Covered
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 Level: Mixed
QUALITY REVIEW
✓ Original content only
✓ No copyrighted or publisher-derived questions
✓ NCLEX-style clinical judgment emphasis
,✓ Evidence-informed nursing practice
✓ Patient safety integration throughout
✓ Adult health nursing focus
✓ Contemporary interprofessional practice scenarios
✓ Clear and unambiguous wording
✓ Single-best-answer format where applicable
✓ NGN-style clinical judgment framework incorporated
Question 1
Type
MCQ
Clinical Scenario
A nurse is caring for a hospitalized patient with heart failure.
During bedside shift report, the patient interrupts and states, “I
don't understand why my fluid intake is restricted.”
Question Stem
Which nursing response best demonstrates patient-centered
care?
Options
A. “The provider ordered the restriction because of your
diagnosis.”
, B. “I will review the purpose of the fluid restriction and discuss
any concerns you have.”
C. “Please wait until rounds to ask the provider.”
D. “Most patients with heart failure have the same restriction.”
Correct Answer
B
Detailed Rationale
Patient-centered care requires active engagement of patients in
decisions affecting their health. The nurse should assess
understanding, provide individualized education, and address
concerns.
Incorrect Option Analysis
A: Provider-centered response; does not promote
understanding.
C: Delays education and patient involvement.
D: Generalizes care and ignores individual needs.
Nursing Process Linkage
Implementation
NCJMM Competencies
Recognize Cues
8th Edition
Author(s)Adrianne Dill Linton;
Mary Ann Matteson
Print ISBN: 9780323826716
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 Covered
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 Level: Mixed
QUALITY REVIEW
✓ Original content only
✓ No copyrighted or publisher-derived questions
✓ NCLEX-style clinical judgment emphasis
,✓ Evidence-informed nursing practice
✓ Patient safety integration throughout
✓ Adult health nursing focus
✓ Contemporary interprofessional practice scenarios
✓ Clear and unambiguous wording
✓ Single-best-answer format where applicable
✓ NGN-style clinical judgment framework incorporated
Question 1
Type
MCQ
Clinical Scenario
A nurse is caring for a hospitalized patient with heart failure.
During bedside shift report, the patient interrupts and states, “I
don't understand why my fluid intake is restricted.”
Question Stem
Which nursing response best demonstrates patient-centered
care?
Options
A. “The provider ordered the restriction because of your
diagnosis.”
, B. “I will review the purpose of the fluid restriction and discuss
any concerns you have.”
C. “Please wait until rounds to ask the provider.”
D. “Most patients with heart failure have the same restriction.”
Correct Answer
B
Detailed Rationale
Patient-centered care requires active engagement of patients in
decisions affecting their health. The nurse should assess
understanding, provide individualized education, and address
concerns.
Incorrect Option Analysis
A: Provider-centered response; does not promote
understanding.
C: Delays education and patient involvement.
D: Generalizes care and ignores individual needs.
Nursing Process Linkage
Implementation
NCJMM Competencies
Recognize Cues
