Davis Advantage for Medical-Surgical Nursing,
3rd Edition
Making Connections to Practice
3rd Edition
Author(s)Janice Hoffman; Nancy Sullivan
TEST BANK
,
,Question 1
A newly licensed nurse is caring for a patient who was admitted to a
medical-surgical unit with pneumonia. Which action best demonstrates
a core competency of medical-surgical nursing?
A. Completing tasks in the order they appear on the assignment sheet
B. Integrating assessment findings, clinical knowledge, and patient
preferences when planning care
C. Asking the nursing assistant to identify the patient's priority problems
D. Waiting until the end of the shift to evaluate whether interventions
were effective
Correct Answer:
B. Integrating assessment findings, clinical knowledge, and patient
preferences when planning care
Rationale:
Medical-surgical nursing requires the nurse to synthesize assessment
data, clinical knowledge, patient preferences, and safety considerations
to provide individualized care. A focuses on task completion rather than
clinical priorities. C delegates responsibilities that require nursing
judgment. D delays evaluation and may place the patient at risk.
Question 2
A nurse is beginning the nursing process for a patient with newly
diagnosed heart failure. Which action is part of the assessment phase?
A. Selecting an appropriate nursing intervention
B. Determining whether the patient's response to treatment has
improved
, C. Collecting data about breath sounds, edema, and activity tolerance
D. Developing measurable goals for fluid management
Correct Answer:
C. Collecting data about breath sounds, edema, and activity tolerance
Rationale:
Assessment involves systematic collection and validation of subjective
and objective patient data. A is an intervention, B is evaluation, and D is
planning.
Question 3
A nurse reviews current research before changing the care plan for a
patient with a chronic wound. Which principle is the nurse applying?
A. Evidence-based nursing care
B. Delegation
C. Incident reporting
D. Informal communication
Correct Answer:
A. Evidence-based nursing care
Rationale:
Evidence-based nursing integrates the best available evidence with
clinical expertise and the patient's needs and preferences. The other
options do not describe the process of incorporating research evidence
into care decisions.
Question 4
3rd Edition
Making Connections to Practice
3rd Edition
Author(s)Janice Hoffman; Nancy Sullivan
TEST BANK
,
,Question 1
A newly licensed nurse is caring for a patient who was admitted to a
medical-surgical unit with pneumonia. Which action best demonstrates
a core competency of medical-surgical nursing?
A. Completing tasks in the order they appear on the assignment sheet
B. Integrating assessment findings, clinical knowledge, and patient
preferences when planning care
C. Asking the nursing assistant to identify the patient's priority problems
D. Waiting until the end of the shift to evaluate whether interventions
were effective
Correct Answer:
B. Integrating assessment findings, clinical knowledge, and patient
preferences when planning care
Rationale:
Medical-surgical nursing requires the nurse to synthesize assessment
data, clinical knowledge, patient preferences, and safety considerations
to provide individualized care. A focuses on task completion rather than
clinical priorities. C delegates responsibilities that require nursing
judgment. D delays evaluation and may place the patient at risk.
Question 2
A nurse is beginning the nursing process for a patient with newly
diagnosed heart failure. Which action is part of the assessment phase?
A. Selecting an appropriate nursing intervention
B. Determining whether the patient's response to treatment has
improved
, C. Collecting data about breath sounds, edema, and activity tolerance
D. Developing measurable goals for fluid management
Correct Answer:
C. Collecting data about breath sounds, edema, and activity tolerance
Rationale:
Assessment involves systematic collection and validation of subjective
and objective patient data. A is an intervention, B is evaluation, and D is
planning.
Question 3
A nurse reviews current research before changing the care plan for a
patient with a chronic wound. Which principle is the nurse applying?
A. Evidence-based nursing care
B. Delegation
C. Incident reporting
D. Informal communication
Correct Answer:
A. Evidence-based nursing care
Rationale:
Evidence-based nursing integrates the best available evidence with
clinical expertise and the patient's needs and preferences. The other
options do not describe the process of incorporating research evidence
into care decisions.
Question 4
