UNDERSTANDING MEDICAL-
SURGICAL NURSING, 7TH EDITION
ALL QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2026
QUESTIONIntellectual Integrity - answer-Maintaining honesty and accountability in
nursing practice.
QUESTIONCues - answer-Observable data that indicate a patient's condition.
Clinical Judgment - answer-Outcome of critical thinking and decision making.
QUESTIONPlanning - answer-Setting goals and interventions for patient care.
QUESTIONImplementation - answer-Carrying out nursing interventions as planned.
QUESTIONPatient-Centered Care - answer-Care approach focusing on individual
patient needs.
QUESTIONClinical Problem-Solving Process - answer-Integrated method for
addressing patient care issues.
,QUESTIONCognitive Level - answer-Refers to the mental processes involved in
learning.
QUESTIONModerate Difficulty - answer-Indicates a balanced challenge in
understanding concepts.
QUESTIONSerosanguineous Drainage - answer-Fluid containing both serum and blood.
QUESTIONFeedback Loop - answer-Process of revisiting previous steps as needed.
QUESTIONManagement of Care - answer-Coordinating and overseeing patient
treatment plans.
QUESTIONComprehension Level - answer-Understanding information and concepts
presented.
QUESTIONData Collection - answer-Gathering relevant patient information for
assessment.
QUESTIONEvaluation Phase - answer-Final step in determining care effectiveness.
QUESTIONCritical Thinking - answer-Analyzing and evaluating information for decision
making.
QUESTIONLPN/LVN - answer-Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse.
QUESTIONPatient-Centered Care - answer-Care focused on individual patient needs
and preferences.
,QUESTIONCommunication - answer-Exchange of information between nurse and
patient.
QUESTIONPathophysiology - answer-Study of disease mechanisms affecting bodily
functions.
QUESTIONClinical Problem-Solving Process - answer-Systematic approach to
identifying and addressing patient issues.
QUESTIONPsychosocial Integrity - answer-Emotional and social well-being of the
patient.
QUESTIONUnlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) - answer-Support staff who assist
nurses in patient care.
QUESTIONCoordinated Care - answer-Integrated approach to managing patient health
needs.
QUESTIONClinical Judgment - answer-The nurse's ability to make informed decisions.
QUESTIONNursing Process - answer-A systematic approach to patient care.
QUESTIONCues - answer-Indicators that suggest potential patient problems.
QUESTIONPatient Preference - answer-The individual choices of the patient regarding
care.
, QUESTIONGenerate Solutions - answer-Creating actionable plans to address patient
needs.
QUESTIONRepositioning - answer-Adjusting a patient's position for comfort.
QUESTIONPain Scale - answer-A tool to quantify patient pain levels.
QUESTIONMaslow's Hierarchy - answer-A framework prioritizing human needs from
basic to complex.
QUESTIONPhysiological Needs - answer-Basic survival requirements like sleep and
nutrition.
QUESTIONSafety Needs - answer-Protection from physical and emotional harm.
QUESTIONSocial Needs - answer-The need for relationships and belonging.
QUESTIONSelf-Esteem Needs - answer-The need for respect and recognition.
QUESTIONPrioritizing Care - answer-Determining the order of patient care activities.
QUESTIONEvaluating Outcomes - answer-Assessing the effectiveness of nursing
interventions.
QUESTIONIdentifying Cues - answer-Recognizing new information affecting patient
care.