DAVIS ADVANTAGE FOR UNDERSTANDING
MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING 7TH EDITION
ORIGINAL TEST BANK BY LINDA S.
,Table of Contents
UNIT 1 – Understanding Health Care Issues
1. Critical Thinking, Clinical Judgment, and the Nursing Process
2. Evidence-Based Practice
3. Issues in Nursing Practice
4. Cultural and Spiritual Influences on Nursing Care
5. Complementary and Alternative Modalities
UNIT 2 – Understanding Health and Illness
6. Nursing Care of Patients with Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base
Imbalances
7. Nursing Care of Patients Receiving Intravenous Therapy
8. Nursing Care of Patients with Infections
9. Nursing Care of Patients in Shock
UNIT 3 – Systems and Disease Management
10. Nursing Care of Patients with Cardiovascular Disorders
11. Nursing Care of Patients with Respiratory Disorders
12. Nursing Care of Patients with Gastrointestinal Disorders
,13. Nursing Care of Patients with Renal and Urinary Disorders
14. Nursing Care of Patients with Endocrine Disorders
15. Nursing Care of Patients with Hematologic and Immune
Disorders
16. Nursing Care of Patients Undergoing Perioperative Care
17. Pain Management and Sensory Alterations
18. Nursing Care of Patients with Neurologic Disorders
19. Nursing Care of Patients with Musculoskeletal Disorders
20. Nursing Care of Patients with Integumentary Disorders
21. Oncology and Palliative Care
22. Rehabilitation and Restorative Care
23. Ethical, Legal, and Professional Practice Issues
24. Leadership, Management, and Delegation in Medical-Surgical
Nursing
CHAPTER 1: Critical Thinking, Clinical Judgment, and the Nursing
Process
1. Which of the following is the best definition of critical thinking
in nursing practice?
A. Recalling facts and knowledge from memory
, B. Applying standardized procedures in patient care
C. Analyzing and evaluating evidence to make informed
decisions
D. Following instructions given by a healthcare provider
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Critical thinking involves analyzing, evaluating, and
synthesizing information to make informed decisions. It is an
essential skill for nurses to provide quality care.
2. What is the first step in the nursing process?
A. Diagnosis
B. Implementation
C. Planning
D. Assessment
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessment is the first step in the nursing process,
where data is collected to understand the patient's condition.
3. A nurse is planning care for a patient with heart failure. Which
of the following actions demonstrates clinical judgment?
A. Administering prescribed medications
MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING 7TH EDITION
ORIGINAL TEST BANK BY LINDA S.
,Table of Contents
UNIT 1 – Understanding Health Care Issues
1. Critical Thinking, Clinical Judgment, and the Nursing Process
2. Evidence-Based Practice
3. Issues in Nursing Practice
4. Cultural and Spiritual Influences on Nursing Care
5. Complementary and Alternative Modalities
UNIT 2 – Understanding Health and Illness
6. Nursing Care of Patients with Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base
Imbalances
7. Nursing Care of Patients Receiving Intravenous Therapy
8. Nursing Care of Patients with Infections
9. Nursing Care of Patients in Shock
UNIT 3 – Systems and Disease Management
10. Nursing Care of Patients with Cardiovascular Disorders
11. Nursing Care of Patients with Respiratory Disorders
12. Nursing Care of Patients with Gastrointestinal Disorders
,13. Nursing Care of Patients with Renal and Urinary Disorders
14. Nursing Care of Patients with Endocrine Disorders
15. Nursing Care of Patients with Hematologic and Immune
Disorders
16. Nursing Care of Patients Undergoing Perioperative Care
17. Pain Management and Sensory Alterations
18. Nursing Care of Patients with Neurologic Disorders
19. Nursing Care of Patients with Musculoskeletal Disorders
20. Nursing Care of Patients with Integumentary Disorders
21. Oncology and Palliative Care
22. Rehabilitation and Restorative Care
23. Ethical, Legal, and Professional Practice Issues
24. Leadership, Management, and Delegation in Medical-Surgical
Nursing
CHAPTER 1: Critical Thinking, Clinical Judgment, and the Nursing
Process
1. Which of the following is the best definition of critical thinking
in nursing practice?
A. Recalling facts and knowledge from memory
, B. Applying standardized procedures in patient care
C. Analyzing and evaluating evidence to make informed
decisions
D. Following instructions given by a healthcare provider
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Critical thinking involves analyzing, evaluating, and
synthesizing information to make informed decisions. It is an
essential skill for nurses to provide quality care.
2. What is the first step in the nursing process?
A. Diagnosis
B. Implementation
C. Planning
D. Assessment
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessment is the first step in the nursing process,
where data is collected to understand the patient's condition.
3. A nurse is planning care for a patient with heart failure. Which
of the following actions demonstrates clinical judgment?
A. Administering prescribed medications
