Lewis’s Medical-Surgical Nursing, 11th
Edition Chapters 1-4, 5, 8-10 Testbank
(units 1&2) Exam Questions and
Answers (Latest Update 2026)
1. The nurse completes an admission database and explains that
the plan of care and discharge goals will be developed with the
patient's input. The patient asks, "How is this different from what
the doctor does?" Which response would be most appropriate for
the nurse to make?
a. "The role of the nurse is to administer medications and other
treatments prescribed by your doctor."
b. "In addition to caring for you while you are sick, the nurses will
help you plan to maintain your health."
c. "The nurse's job is to help the doctor by collecting information
and communicating any problems that occur."
d. "Nurses perform many of the same procedures as the doctor, but
nurses are with the patients for a longer time than the doctor." -
correct answer ✅b
2. The nurse describes to a student nurse how to use evidence-
based practice (EBP) when caring for patients. Which statement by
the nurse accurately describes the use of EBP?
a. "Inferences from all published articles are used as a guide."
b. "Patient care is based on clinical judgment, experience, and
traditions."
,Lewis’s Medical-Surgical Nursing, 11th
Edition Chapters 1-4, 5, 8-10 Testbank
(units 1&2) Exam Questions and
Answers (Latest Update 2026)
c. "Data are analyzed later to show that the patient outcomes are
consistently met."
d. "Recommendations are based on research, clinical expertise, and
patient preferences." -
correct answer ✅d
3. The nurse teaches a student nurse about how to apply the
nursing process when providing patient care. Which statement by
the student nurse indicates that teaching was successful?
a. "The nursing process is a research method of diagnosing the
patient's health care problems."
b. "The nursing process is used primarily to explain nursing
interventions to other health care professionals."
c. "The nursing process is a problem-solving tool used to identify
and treat the patients' health care needs."
d. "The nursing process is based on nursing theory that
incorporates the biopsychosocial nature of humans." -
correct answer ✅c
,Lewis’s Medical-Surgical Nursing, 11th
Edition Chapters 1-4, 5, 8-10 Testbank
(units 1&2) Exam Questions and
Answers (Latest Update 2026)
4. A patient admitted to the hospital for surgery tells the nurse, "I
do not feel comfortable leaving my children with my parents."
Which action should the nurse take next?
a. Reassure the patient that these feelings are common for parents.
b. Have the patient call the children to ensure that they are doing
well.
c. Gather information on the patient's concerns about the child care
arrangements.
d. Call the patient's parents to determine whether adequate child
care is being provided -
correct answer ✅c
5. A patient with a bacterial infection is hypovolemic due to a fever
and excessive diaphoresis. Which expected outcome would the
nurse recognize as appropriate for this patient?
a. Patient has a balanced intake and output.
b. Patient's bedding is kept clean and free of moisture.
c. Patient understands the need for increased fluid intake.
d. Patient's skin remains cool and dry throughout hospitalization -
correct answer ✅a
, Lewis’s Medical-Surgical Nursing, 11th
Edition Chapters 1-4, 5, 8-10 Testbank
(units 1&2) Exam Questions and
Answers (Latest Update 2026)
6. After administering medication, the nurse asks the patient if pain
was relieved. What is the purpose of the evaluation phase of the
nursing process? a. To document the nursing care plan in the
progress notes of the health record
b. To determine if interventions have been effective in meeting
patient outcomes
c. To decide whether the patient's health problems have been
completely resolved
d. To establish if the patient agrees that the nursing care provided
was satisfactory -
correct answer ✅b
7. The nurse interviews a patient while completing the health
history and physical examination. What is the purpose of the
assessment phase of the nursing process?
a. To teach interventions that relieve health problems
b. To use patient data to evaluate patient care outcomes
c. To help the patient identify realistic outcomes for health
problems
Edition Chapters 1-4, 5, 8-10 Testbank
(units 1&2) Exam Questions and
Answers (Latest Update 2026)
1. The nurse completes an admission database and explains that
the plan of care and discharge goals will be developed with the
patient's input. The patient asks, "How is this different from what
the doctor does?" Which response would be most appropriate for
the nurse to make?
a. "The role of the nurse is to administer medications and other
treatments prescribed by your doctor."
b. "In addition to caring for you while you are sick, the nurses will
help you plan to maintain your health."
c. "The nurse's job is to help the doctor by collecting information
and communicating any problems that occur."
d. "Nurses perform many of the same procedures as the doctor, but
nurses are with the patients for a longer time than the doctor." -
correct answer ✅b
2. The nurse describes to a student nurse how to use evidence-
based practice (EBP) when caring for patients. Which statement by
the nurse accurately describes the use of EBP?
a. "Inferences from all published articles are used as a guide."
b. "Patient care is based on clinical judgment, experience, and
traditions."
,Lewis’s Medical-Surgical Nursing, 11th
Edition Chapters 1-4, 5, 8-10 Testbank
(units 1&2) Exam Questions and
Answers (Latest Update 2026)
c. "Data are analyzed later to show that the patient outcomes are
consistently met."
d. "Recommendations are based on research, clinical expertise, and
patient preferences." -
correct answer ✅d
3. The nurse teaches a student nurse about how to apply the
nursing process when providing patient care. Which statement by
the student nurse indicates that teaching was successful?
a. "The nursing process is a research method of diagnosing the
patient's health care problems."
b. "The nursing process is used primarily to explain nursing
interventions to other health care professionals."
c. "The nursing process is a problem-solving tool used to identify
and treat the patients' health care needs."
d. "The nursing process is based on nursing theory that
incorporates the biopsychosocial nature of humans." -
correct answer ✅c
,Lewis’s Medical-Surgical Nursing, 11th
Edition Chapters 1-4, 5, 8-10 Testbank
(units 1&2) Exam Questions and
Answers (Latest Update 2026)
4. A patient admitted to the hospital for surgery tells the nurse, "I
do not feel comfortable leaving my children with my parents."
Which action should the nurse take next?
a. Reassure the patient that these feelings are common for parents.
b. Have the patient call the children to ensure that they are doing
well.
c. Gather information on the patient's concerns about the child care
arrangements.
d. Call the patient's parents to determine whether adequate child
care is being provided -
correct answer ✅c
5. A patient with a bacterial infection is hypovolemic due to a fever
and excessive diaphoresis. Which expected outcome would the
nurse recognize as appropriate for this patient?
a. Patient has a balanced intake and output.
b. Patient's bedding is kept clean and free of moisture.
c. Patient understands the need for increased fluid intake.
d. Patient's skin remains cool and dry throughout hospitalization -
correct answer ✅a
, Lewis’s Medical-Surgical Nursing, 11th
Edition Chapters 1-4, 5, 8-10 Testbank
(units 1&2) Exam Questions and
Answers (Latest Update 2026)
6. After administering medication, the nurse asks the patient if pain
was relieved. What is the purpose of the evaluation phase of the
nursing process? a. To document the nursing care plan in the
progress notes of the health record
b. To determine if interventions have been effective in meeting
patient outcomes
c. To decide whether the patient's health problems have been
completely resolved
d. To establish if the patient agrees that the nursing care provided
was satisfactory -
correct answer ✅b
7. The nurse interviews a patient while completing the health
history and physical examination. What is the purpose of the
assessment phase of the nursing process?
a. To teach interventions that relieve health problems
b. To use patient data to evaluate patient care outcomes
c. To help the patient identify realistic outcomes for health
problems
