LEWIS'S MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING
TEST BANK FOR LEWIS'S MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS % CORRECT.
Nursing Process answer >>A problem-solving tool used to identify and manage
patients' health care needs.
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) answer >>The use of the best research-based
evidence combined with clinician expertise and consideration of patient
preferences.
Assessment Phase answer >>To obtain data to diagnose patient strengths and
problems.
Evaluation Phase answer >>To determine if interventions have been effective in
meeting patient outcomes.
Admission Database answer >>A collection of information used to develop a plan
of care and discharge goals with patient input.
Patient Care answer >>Based on research, clinical expertise, and patient
preferences.
Clinical Judgment answer >>Part of EBP, incorporating current research and
research-based guidelines.
Patient Outcomes answer >>Results that are evaluated to determine the
effectiveness of nursing interventions.
, LEWIS'S MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING
Hypovolemia answer >>A condition characterized by a deficiency in the amount of
blood volume in the body.
Balanced Intake and Output answer >>Measurable data showing resolution of the
problem of deficient fluid volume.
Patient Goals answer >>The desired outcomes that are established in the clinical
problem statement.
Clinical Expertise answer >>The knowledge and skills acquired through experience
in patient care.
Nursing Theory answer >>A framework that guides nursing practice and
incorporates the biopsychosocial nature of humans.
Patient Concerns answer >>Issues that need to be assessed to choose appropriate
interventions.
Interventions answer >>Actions taken by nurses to address patient health
problems.
Data Analysis answer >>The process of evaluating patient outcomes, though not
required to use EBP.
Clinical Problem Statement answer >>Includes the problem, its causes, and the
signs and symptoms of the problem.
TEST BANK FOR LEWIS'S MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS % CORRECT.
Nursing Process answer >>A problem-solving tool used to identify and manage
patients' health care needs.
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) answer >>The use of the best research-based
evidence combined with clinician expertise and consideration of patient
preferences.
Assessment Phase answer >>To obtain data to diagnose patient strengths and
problems.
Evaluation Phase answer >>To determine if interventions have been effective in
meeting patient outcomes.
Admission Database answer >>A collection of information used to develop a plan
of care and discharge goals with patient input.
Patient Care answer >>Based on research, clinical expertise, and patient
preferences.
Clinical Judgment answer >>Part of EBP, incorporating current research and
research-based guidelines.
Patient Outcomes answer >>Results that are evaluated to determine the
effectiveness of nursing interventions.
, LEWIS'S MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING
Hypovolemia answer >>A condition characterized by a deficiency in the amount of
blood volume in the body.
Balanced Intake and Output answer >>Measurable data showing resolution of the
problem of deficient fluid volume.
Patient Goals answer >>The desired outcomes that are established in the clinical
problem statement.
Clinical Expertise answer >>The knowledge and skills acquired through experience
in patient care.
Nursing Theory answer >>A framework that guides nursing practice and
incorporates the biopsychosocial nature of humans.
Patient Concerns answer >>Issues that need to be assessed to choose appropriate
interventions.
Interventions answer >>Actions taken by nurses to address patient health
problems.
Data Analysis answer >>The process of evaluating patient outcomes, though not
required to use EBP.
Clinical Problem Statement answer >>Includes the problem, its causes, and the
signs and symptoms of the problem.
