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Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 5th Edition by Holly K. Stromberg — Study Guide & Practice Questions, Chapters 1–49

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**Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 5th Edition — Study Guide** Prepare for medical-surgical nursing assessments with this independent study resource associated with *Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 5th Edition* by Holly K. Stromberg. This textbook focuses on common adult medical-surgical conditions, nursing care, clinical judgment, patient safety, and evidence-based practice for LPN/LVN students. Cite refs={["turn694185search0"]} / **Topics for revision may include:** - Fundamentals of medical-surgical nursing care - Patient assessment and clinical judgment - Common adult health conditions and disorders - Nursing interventions and care planning - Medication safety and patient education - Infection prevention and patient safety - Care of older adults and patients with chronic illness - Perioperative care and recovery - Home care, discharge planning, and continuity of care - Critical thinking and NCLEX-PN-style practice **Suitable for** - Practical and vocational nursing students - Medical-surgical nursing coursework - Reviewing clinical concepts and nursing interventions - Exam preparation and self-assessment **Coverage:** Chapters 1–49 are stated in the listing title. Confirm that all 49 chapters are actually included and check whether answers and rationales are provided before describing the file as complete or verified. This is an independent study resource, not an official publication from the author or publisher. Ensure you have the legal right to distribute the material before listing it for sale.

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Test Bank For Medical Surgical Nursing 5th Edition By Holly K. Stromberg, All
Chapters 1-49 | Latest Update
Chapter’01:’Caring’for’Medical-Surgical’Patients
deWit:’Medical-Surgical’Nursing:’Concepts’&’Practice,’5th’Edition

MULTIPLE’CHOICE

Which’statement’accurately’describes’the’primary’purpose’of’the’state’nurse’practice’act’(
NPA)?
a. To’test’and’license’LPN/LVNs.
b. To’define’the’scope’of’LPN/LVN
practice.
c. To’improve’the’quality’of’care
provided’by’the’LPN/LVN.
d. To’limit’the’LPN/LVN’employment
placement.
ANS:’ B
While’improving’quality’of’care’provided’by’the’LPN/LVN’may’be’a’result’of’the’NPA,’t
he’primary’purpose’of’the’NPA’of’each’state’defines’the’scope’of’nursing’practice’in’that’
state.

, PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive’Level:’Comprehension
REF:’ 2
OBJ: 3 TOP: NPA’ KEY:’Nursing’Process’Step:
Implementation
MSC:’NCLEX:’Safe,’Effective’Care’Environment:’Coordinated’Care

The’charge’nurse’asks’the’new’vocational’nurse’to’start’an’intravenous’infusion,’a’skill’th
at’the’vocational’nurse’has’notbeen’taught’during’her’educational’program.’How’should’t
he’vocational’nurse’respond?
a. Ask’a’more’experienced’nurse’to
demonstrate’the’procedure.
b. Look’up’the’procedure’in’the’procedure
manual.
c. Attempt’to’perform’the’procedure’with
supervision.
d. Inform’the’charge’nurse’of’her’lack’of
training’in’this’procedure.
ANS:’ D
The’charge’nurse’should’be’informed’of’the’lack’of’training’to’perform’the’procedure,’an
d’the’vocational’nurse’should’seek’further’training’to’gain’proficiency.’Although’the’othe
r’options’might’be’helpful,’they’are’not’safe.

PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive’Level: 3

, Application’ REF:
OBJ: 1 TOP: Providing’Safe’Care Nursing’Process
KEY: Step:’N/A
MSC:’NCLEX:’Safe,’Effective’Care’Environment:’Coordinated’Care

Which’patient’statement’indicates’a’need’for’further’discharge’teaching’that’the’vocationa
l’nurse’should’address?
a. “I’have’no’idea’of’how’this’drug
will’affect’me.”
b. “Do’you’know’if’my’physician’is
coming’back’today?”
c. “Will’my’insurance’pay’for’my
stay?”
d. “Am’I’going’to’have’to’go’to’a
nursing’home?”
ANS:’ A
Lack’of’knowledge’at’discharge’about’medication’effects’and’side’effects’is’a’concern’th
at’should’be’addressed’by’the’vocationalnurse.’The’other’concerns’in’the’options’are’the’r
esponsibility’of’other’departments’to’which’the’nurse’might’refer’the’patient.

PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive’Level:’Application REF:
2
OBJ: 1 TOP: Teaching’ KEY: Nursing’Process
Step:’Implementation
MSC:’NCLEX:’Safe,’Effective’Care’Environment:’Coordinated’Care

According’to’most’state’NPAs,’the’vocational’nurse’acting’as’charge’nurse’in’a’long-
’term’care’facility’acts’in’which’capacity?

a. Working’under’direct’supervision’of’an’RN’on
the’unit
b. Working’with’the’RN’in’the’building
c. Working’under’general’supervision’by’the’RN
available’on’site’or’by’phone
d. Working’as’an’independent’vocational’nurse
ANS:’ C
The’vocational’nurse’in’the’capacity’of’the’charge’nurse’in’a’long-
term’care’facility’acts’with’the’general’supervision’of’an’RNavailable’on’site’or’by’phone
.

PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive’Level: REF: 2
Comprehension
OBJ: 1 TOP: Charge’Nurse/Manager Nursi Process
KEY: ng Step:’N/A
MSC:’NCLEX:’Safe,’Effective’Care’Environment:’Coordinated’Care

, The’nurse’is’educating’a’patient’that’is’a’member’of’a’health’maintenance’organization’(HM
O).’Which’informationshould’the’nurse’include?
a. Seek’the’opinion’of’an’alternate’health’care
provider.
b. Obtain’insurance’approval’for’medical
services’prior’to’treatment.
c. Provide’detailed’documentation’of’all’care
received’for’his’condition.
d. Wait’at’least’6’months’to’see’a’specialist.
ANS:’ B
Most’HMOs’require’preprocedure’authorization’for’treatment.’Patients’are’not’required
’to’seek’a’second’opinion,’providedocumentation’of’care,’or’wait’a’specific’time’period’

before’visiting’a’specialist.

PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive’Level: 9
Application’ REF:
OBJ: 9 TOP: Charge’Nurse/Manager
KEY:’Nursing’Process’Step:’Implementation
MSC:’NCLEX:’Safe,’Effective’Care’Environment:’Coordinated’Care

The’patient’complains’to’the’nurse’that’he’is’confused’about’his’“deductible”‘that’he’owes
’the’hospital.’Whichstatement’accurately’explains’a’deductible?

a. An’amount’of’money’put’aside’for’the’payment’of
future’medical’bills
b. A’one-time’fee’for’service
c. An’amount’of’money’deducted’from’the’bill’by
the’insurance’company
d. An’annual’amount’of’money’the’patient’must’pay
out-of-pocket’for’medical’care
ANS:’ D
The’deductible’is’the’annual’amount’the’insured’must’pay’out-of-
pocket’prior’to’the’insurance’company’assuming’the’cost.’This’practice’improves’the’prof
it’of’the’insurance’company.

PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive’Level: REF: 7
Comprehension
OBJ: 9 TOP: Health’Care’Financing
KEY:’Nursing’Process’Step:’Implementation
MSC:’NCLEX:’Safe,’Effective’Care’Environment:’Coordinated’Care

The’nurse’compares’the’characteristics’of’a’health’maintenance’organization’(HMO)’and’
a’preferred’providerorganization’(PPO).’Which’information’should’the’nurse’include’ab
out’HMOs?

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