Test Bank for
Medical-Surgical Nursing 8th Edition Linton
All chapters | Complete Guide A+
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,Test Bank For Medical_Surgical_Nursing_8th_Edition
Mary_Ann -Linton
Chapter 1: Aspects Of Medical-Surgical Nursing
Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition
1. Choose An Item In A Medical Record That Provides
Direction For Individualized Care And Assures The Delivery
Of Accurate, Safe Care Through A Definitive Pathway That
Promotes The Client’s And The Support Persons’ Progress
Toward Positive Outcomes?
a. Physician’s Orders
b. Progress Notes
c. Nursing Care Plan
d. Client Health History
ANS: C
The Nursing Care Plan Provides Direction For Individualized
Care And Assures The Delivery Of Accurate, Safe Care
Through A Definitive Pathway That Promotes The Client’s
And The Support Persons’ Progress Toward Positive
Outcomes.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension OBJ: 1 TOP: Nursing Care Plan
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Reduction Of Risk
2. The Nurse Is Performing Behaviors And Actions That Assist Clients And Significant Others
In Meeting Their Needs And The Identified Outcomes Of The Plan Of Care. Which Term Is
Correct For These Nursing Behaviors?
a. Assessments
b. Interventions
c. Planning
d. Evaluation
ANS: B
Caring Interventions Are Those Nursing Behaviors And Actions That Assist Clients And
Significant Others In Meeting Their Needs And The Identified Outcomes Of The Plan Of
Care.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: 1 TOP: Interventions
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Reduction Of Risk
3. The Nurse Understands The Importance Of Being The The Answer Iswer Iswerable For All Actions
And The Of Being Called On To Explain Or Justify Them. Which Term Best Describes This
Concept?
a. Reliability
b. Maturity
c. Accountability
d. Liability
ANS: C
Accountability Methe The Answer Iswer Is That A Person Is The The Answer Iswer Iswerable For His
Or To Explain Or Justify Them.
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,DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: 1 TOP: Accountability
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
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, MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Reduction Of Risk
MULTIPLE RESPONSE
1. Which Modes Of Conflict Resolution Should Be Addressed When Providing An Inservice
About Conflict Resolution? (Select All That Apply.)
a. Suppression
b. Accommodation
c. Compromise
d. Avoidance
e. Collaboration
f. Competition
ANS: B, C, D, E, F
The Modes Of Conflict Resolution Include Accommodation, Collaboration, Compromise,
Avoidance, And Competition.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: 5 TOP: Conflict Resolution
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
2. Which Characteristics Describe An Effective Leader? (Select All That Apply.)
a. Effective Communication
b. Rigid Rules And Regulations
c. Delegates Appropriately
d. Acts As A Role Model
e. Consistently Handles Conflict
f. Focuses On Individual Development
ANS: A, C, D, E
Characteristics Of An Effective Leader Include Effective Communication, Consistency In
Managing Conflict, Knowledge And Competency In All Aspects Of Delivery Of Care,
Effective Role Model For Staff, Uses Participatory Approach In Decision Making, Shows
Appreciation For A Job Well Done, Delegates Work Appropriately, Sets Objectives And
Guides Staff, Displays Caring, Understanding, And Empathy For Others, Motivates And
Empowers Others, Is Proactive And Flexible, And Focuses On Team Development.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension OBJ: 5 TOP: Leadership
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
COMPLETION
1. Is Defined As The Process By Which Information Is Exchanged Between
Individuals Verbally, Nonverbally, And/Or In Writing Or Through Information
Technology.
ANS:
Communication
Communication Is Defined As The Process By Which Information Is Exchanged Between
Individuals Verbally, Nonverbally, And/Or In Writing Or Through Information Technology.
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Medical-Surgical Nursing 8th Edition Linton
All chapters | Complete Guide A+
1
,Test Bank For Medical_Surgical_Nursing_8th_Edition
Mary_Ann -Linton
Chapter 1: Aspects Of Medical-Surgical Nursing
Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition
1. Choose An Item In A Medical Record That Provides
Direction For Individualized Care And Assures The Delivery
Of Accurate, Safe Care Through A Definitive Pathway That
Promotes The Client’s And The Support Persons’ Progress
Toward Positive Outcomes?
a. Physician’s Orders
b. Progress Notes
c. Nursing Care Plan
d. Client Health History
ANS: C
The Nursing Care Plan Provides Direction For Individualized
Care And Assures The Delivery Of Accurate, Safe Care
Through A Definitive Pathway That Promotes The Client’s
And The Support Persons’ Progress Toward Positive
Outcomes.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension OBJ: 1 TOP: Nursing Care Plan
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Reduction Of Risk
2. The Nurse Is Performing Behaviors And Actions That Assist Clients And Significant Others
In Meeting Their Needs And The Identified Outcomes Of The Plan Of Care. Which Term Is
Correct For These Nursing Behaviors?
a. Assessments
b. Interventions
c. Planning
d. Evaluation
ANS: B
Caring Interventions Are Those Nursing Behaviors And Actions That Assist Clients And
Significant Others In Meeting Their Needs And The Identified Outcomes Of The Plan Of
Care.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: 1 TOP: Interventions
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Reduction Of Risk
3. The Nurse Understands The Importance Of Being The The Answer Iswer Iswerable For All Actions
And The Of Being Called On To Explain Or Justify Them. Which Term Best Describes This
Concept?
a. Reliability
b. Maturity
c. Accountability
d. Liability
ANS: C
Accountability Methe The Answer Iswer Is That A Person Is The The Answer Iswer Iswerable For His
Or To Explain Or Justify Them.
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,DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: 1 TOP: Accountability
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
3
, MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Reduction Of Risk
MULTIPLE RESPONSE
1. Which Modes Of Conflict Resolution Should Be Addressed When Providing An Inservice
About Conflict Resolution? (Select All That Apply.)
a. Suppression
b. Accommodation
c. Compromise
d. Avoidance
e. Collaboration
f. Competition
ANS: B, C, D, E, F
The Modes Of Conflict Resolution Include Accommodation, Collaboration, Compromise,
Avoidance, And Competition.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: 5 TOP: Conflict Resolution
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
2. Which Characteristics Describe An Effective Leader? (Select All That Apply.)
a. Effective Communication
b. Rigid Rules And Regulations
c. Delegates Appropriately
d. Acts As A Role Model
e. Consistently Handles Conflict
f. Focuses On Individual Development
ANS: A, C, D, E
Characteristics Of An Effective Leader Include Effective Communication, Consistency In
Managing Conflict, Knowledge And Competency In All Aspects Of Delivery Of Care,
Effective Role Model For Staff, Uses Participatory Approach In Decision Making, Shows
Appreciation For A Job Well Done, Delegates Work Appropriately, Sets Objectives And
Guides Staff, Displays Caring, Understanding, And Empathy For Others, Motivates And
Empowers Others, Is Proactive And Flexible, And Focuses On Team Development.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension OBJ: 5 TOP: Leadership
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
COMPLETION
1. Is Defined As The Process By Which Information Is Exchanged Between
Individuals Verbally, Nonverbally, And/Or In Writing Or Through Information
Technology.
ANS:
Communication
Communication Is Defined As The Process By Which Information Is Exchanged Between
Individuals Verbally, Nonverbally, And/Or In Writing Or Through Information Technology.
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