Test Bank for Lewis's Medical-
Surgical Nursing, 12th Edition
Nursing Process - Correct Answer - A problem-solving tool used to identify
and manage patients' health care needs.
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) - Correct Answer - The use of the best
research-based evidence combined with clinician expertise and
consideration of patient preferences.
Assessment Phase - Correct Answer - To obtain data to diagnose patient
strengths and problems.
Evaluation Phase - Correct Answer - To determine if interventions have
been effective in meeting patient outcomes.
Admission Database - Correct Answer - A collection of information used to
develop a plan of care and discharge goals with patient input.
Patient Care - Correct Answer - Based on research, clinical expertise, and
patient preferences.
Clinical Judgment - Correct Answer - Part of EBP, incorporating current
research and research-based guidelines.
Patient Outcomes - Correct Answer - Results that are evaluated to
determine the effectiveness of nursing interventions.
Hypovolemia - Correct Answer - A condition characterized by a deficiency
in the amount of blood volume in the body.
Balanced Intake and Output - Correct Answer - Measurable data showing
resolution of the problem of deficient fluid volume.
Patient Goals - Correct Answer - The desired outcomes that are
established in the clinical problem statement.
, Clinical Expertise - Correct Answer - The knowledge and skills acquired
through experience in patient care.
Nursing Theory - Correct Answer - A framework that guides nursing
practice and incorporates the biopsychosocial nature of humans.
Patient Concerns - Correct Answer - Issues that need to be assessed to
choose appropriate interventions.
Interventions - Correct Answer - Actions taken by nurses to address
patient health problems.
Data Analysis - Correct Answer - The process of evaluating patient
outcomes, though not required to use EBP.
Clinical Problem Statement - Correct Answer - Includes the problem, its
causes, and the signs and symptoms of the problem.
Patient Preferences - Correct Answer - Considerations that should be
included in the planning of patient care.
Research Evidence - Correct Answer - Credible studies that inform nursing
practices, preferably randomized controlled studies.
Nursing Interventions - Correct Answer - Actions taken to address the
identified health care needs of patients.
Patient Education - Correct Answer - Teaching interventions that help
patients understand their health problems.
Health Care Professionals - Correct Answer - Individuals who provide care
and support to patients, including nurses and physicians.
Patient Strengths - Correct Answer - Positive attributes and capabilities of
the patient that can be leveraged in care.
Signs and Symptoms - Correct Answer - Indicators of a health problem
that are assessed during the nursing process.
Collaborative Functions - Correct Answer - Roles that involve working with
other health care professionals to provide care.
Surgical Nursing, 12th Edition
Nursing Process - Correct Answer - A problem-solving tool used to identify
and manage patients' health care needs.
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) - Correct Answer - The use of the best
research-based evidence combined with clinician expertise and
consideration of patient preferences.
Assessment Phase - Correct Answer - To obtain data to diagnose patient
strengths and problems.
Evaluation Phase - Correct Answer - To determine if interventions have
been effective in meeting patient outcomes.
Admission Database - Correct Answer - A collection of information used to
develop a plan of care and discharge goals with patient input.
Patient Care - Correct Answer - Based on research, clinical expertise, and
patient preferences.
Clinical Judgment - Correct Answer - Part of EBP, incorporating current
research and research-based guidelines.
Patient Outcomes - Correct Answer - Results that are evaluated to
determine the effectiveness of nursing interventions.
Hypovolemia - Correct Answer - A condition characterized by a deficiency
in the amount of blood volume in the body.
Balanced Intake and Output - Correct Answer - Measurable data showing
resolution of the problem of deficient fluid volume.
Patient Goals - Correct Answer - The desired outcomes that are
established in the clinical problem statement.
, Clinical Expertise - Correct Answer - The knowledge and skills acquired
through experience in patient care.
Nursing Theory - Correct Answer - A framework that guides nursing
practice and incorporates the biopsychosocial nature of humans.
Patient Concerns - Correct Answer - Issues that need to be assessed to
choose appropriate interventions.
Interventions - Correct Answer - Actions taken by nurses to address
patient health problems.
Data Analysis - Correct Answer - The process of evaluating patient
outcomes, though not required to use EBP.
Clinical Problem Statement - Correct Answer - Includes the problem, its
causes, and the signs and symptoms of the problem.
Patient Preferences - Correct Answer - Considerations that should be
included in the planning of patient care.
Research Evidence - Correct Answer - Credible studies that inform nursing
practices, preferably randomized controlled studies.
Nursing Interventions - Correct Answer - Actions taken to address the
identified health care needs of patients.
Patient Education - Correct Answer - Teaching interventions that help
patients understand their health problems.
Health Care Professionals - Correct Answer - Individuals who provide care
and support to patients, including nurses and physicians.
Patient Strengths - Correct Answer - Positive attributes and capabilities of
the patient that can be leveraged in care.
Signs and Symptoms - Correct Answer - Indicators of a health problem
that are assessed during the nursing process.
Collaborative Functions - Correct Answer - Roles that involve working with
other health care professionals to provide care.
