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 medical-surgical nurse is beginning care for a newly admitted patient.
Which action best demonstrates patient-centered nursing practice?
A. Asking the patient what goals are most important to them
B. Following the unit routine without discussing alternatives
C. Asking the family to make all care decisions
D. Completing all planned interventions before asking for patient input
Correct Answer:
A. Asking the patient what goals are most important to them
Rationale:
Patient-centered care incorporates the patient's preferences, values,
needs, and goals into the plan of care. Option B ignores individual
preferences. Option C removes the patient's role in decision-making
unless the patient cannot make decisions. Option D delays patient
participation rather than incorporating it throughout care.
Question 2
Which nursing action best reflects the clinical judgment competency of
recognizing cues?
A. Identifying a new change in the patient's level of consciousness
B. Selecting an intervention to improve oxygenation
C. Evaluating whether a treatment achieved the expected outcome
D. Developing discharge instructions for the patient
Correct Answer:
A. Identifying a new change in the patient's level of consciousness
, Rationale:
Recognizing cues involves identifying relevant assessment findings that
may indicate a change in patient status. Option B reflects generating
solutions or taking action. Option C reflects evaluating outcomes.
Option D reflects planning and patient education.
Question 3
A nurse is preparing to administer medication to a medical-surgical
patient. Which action is most important for preventing a medication
error?
A. Verify the medication order against the patient's current medication
record
B. Ask another nurse to administer the medication instead
C. Document the medication before giving it
D. Administer the medication promptly without interrupting the
workflow
Correct Answer:
A. Verify the medication order against the patient's current medication
record
Rationale:
Comparing the medication order with the current medication record
helps identify discrepancies and prevents errors. Option B does not
eliminate the responsibility for safe medication administration. Option C
creates a risk for inaccurate documentation if the medication is delayed
or withheld. Option D prioritizes speed over safety.
Question 4
3rd Edition
Making Connections to Practice
3rd Edition
Author(s)Janice Hoffman; Nancy Sullivan
TEST BANK
,
,Question 1
A medical-surgical nurse is beginning care for a newly admitted patient.
Which action best demonstrates patient-centered nursing practice?
A. Asking the patient what goals are most important to them
B. Following the unit routine without discussing alternatives
C. Asking the family to make all care decisions
D. Completing all planned interventions before asking for patient input
Correct Answer:
A. Asking the patient what goals are most important to them
Rationale:
Patient-centered care incorporates the patient's preferences, values,
needs, and goals into the plan of care. Option B ignores individual
preferences. Option C removes the patient's role in decision-making
unless the patient cannot make decisions. Option D delays patient
participation rather than incorporating it throughout care.
Question 2
Which nursing action best reflects the clinical judgment competency of
recognizing cues?
A. Identifying a new change in the patient's level of consciousness
B. Selecting an intervention to improve oxygenation
C. Evaluating whether a treatment achieved the expected outcome
D. Developing discharge instructions for the patient
Correct Answer:
A. Identifying a new change in the patient's level of consciousness
, Rationale:
Recognizing cues involves identifying relevant assessment findings that
may indicate a change in patient status. Option B reflects generating
solutions or taking action. Option C reflects evaluating outcomes.
Option D reflects planning and patient education.
Question 3
A nurse is preparing to administer medication to a medical-surgical
patient. Which action is most important for preventing a medication
error?
A. Verify the medication order against the patient's current medication
record
B. Ask another nurse to administer the medication instead
C. Document the medication before giving it
D. Administer the medication promptly without interrupting the
workflow
Correct Answer:
A. Verify the medication order against the patient's current medication
record
Rationale:
Comparing the medication order with the current medication record
helps identify discrepancies and prevents errors. Option B does not
eliminate the responsibility for safe medication administration. Option C
creates a risk for inaccurate documentation if the medication is delayed
or withheld. Option D prioritizes speed over safety.
Question 4
