Test Bank
LeMone And Burke's Medical-Surgical Nursing:
Clinical Reasoning In Patient Care
By Paula Gubrud
7th Edition
,Chapter 1
Question 1
Type: Mcsa
The nurse is instructing a patient on the role of diet, exercise, and medication to control type 2 diabetes
mellitus. Which core competency for healthcare professionals is the nurse implementing?
1. Quality improvement
2. Evidence-based practice
3. Patient-centered care
4. Teamwork and collaboration
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: identifying safety hazards and measuring quality is an example of the core competency quality
improvement.
Rationale 2: using best research when providing patient care is an example of the core competency
evidence- based practice.
Rationale 3: the nurse instructing the patient is an example of the competency patient-centered care.
Rationale 4: the core competency teamwork and collaboration involves collaboration between disciplines
to provide continuous and reliable care.
Global rationale: in 2003, the national academy of sciences proposed a set of five core competencies that
all healthcare professionals should possess to meet the needs of the 21st century. The nurse instructing the
patient is an example of the competency patient-centered care. Identifying safety hazards and measuring
quality are examples of the core competency quality improvement. Using best research when providing
patient care is an example of the core competency evidence-based practice. Collaboration between
disciplines to provide continuous and reliable care is an example of the core competency teamwork and
collaboration.
Cognitive level: applying
Client need: safe and effective care environment
Client need sub: management of care
Qsen competencies: i.a.1. Integrate understanding of multiple dimensions of patient centered care
Aacn essential competencies: ix.7. Provide appropriate patient teaching that reflects developmental
stage, age, culture, spirituality, patient preferences, and health literacy considerations to foster patient
engagement in their care
Nln competencies: relationship centered care: learn cooperatively, facilitate the learning of others
Nursing/integrated concepts: nursing process: implementation
LeMone/burke/bauldoff/gubrud, medical-surgical nursing 6th edition test bank
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,Learning outcome: 1. Describe the core competencies for healthcare professionals: patient-centered care,
interprofessional teams, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety, and health information
technology. Mnl learning outcome: 10.5.4. Utilize the nursing process in care of client.
Page number: 4
Question 2
type: mcsa
The nurse is planning to utilize the core competency use informatics when providing patient care. Which
action should the nurse perform when using this core competency?
1. Change the sharps container in a patient’s room.
2. Document the effectiveness of pain medication for a patient.
3. Discuss the effectiveness of bedside physical therapy with the therapist.
4. Search through a database of articles to find current research on wound care.
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: changing the sharps container is an example of quality improvement.
Rationale 2: documenting the effectiveness of pain medication for a patient is an example of patient-
centered care.
Rationale 3: discussing the effectiveness of bedside physical therapy with the therapist is an example of
Teamwork and collaboration.
Rationale 4: searching through a database of articles to find current research on wound care is an example of use
informatics.
Global rationale: examples of the nurse using the core competency use informatics include the use of
technology to communicate, manage knowledge, reduce errors, and support decision making. The activity
of searching through a database of articles to find current research on wound care is an example of use
informatics. Changing the sharps container in a patient’s room is an example of quality improvement.
Documenting the effectiveness of pain medication for a patient is an example of patient-centered care.
Discussing the effectiveness of bedside physical therapy with the therapist is an example of teamwork and
collaboration.
Cognitive level: applying
Client need: safe and effective care environment
Client need sub: management of care
Qsen competencies: vi.b.2. Apply technology and information management tools to support safe processes
of care
Aacn essentials competencies: iv.1. Demonstrate skills in using patient care technologies, information
LeMone/Burke/Bauldoff/Gubrud, Medical-Surgical Nursing 6th Edition Test Bank
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, systems, and communication devices that support safe nursing practice
LeMone/burke/bauldoff/gubrud, medical-surgical nursing 6th edition test bank
copyright 2015 by pearson education, inc.
Nln competencies: knowledge and science: electronic databases; literature retrieval; evaluating data for
validity and reliability; evidence and best practices for nursing
Nursing/integrated concepts: nursing process: planning
Learning outcome: 1. Describe the core competencies for healthcare professionals: patient-centered care,
interprofessional teams, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety, and health information
technology.
Mnl learning outcome: 4.3.3. Examine the treatments used for pressure ulcers.
Page number: 4
Question 3
type: mcma
The nurse plans to implement evidence-based practice when providing patient care. Which activities should
the nurse perform?
Standard text: select all that apply.
1. Participate in education and research activities when possible.
2. Integrate research findings with clinical care to maximize patient outcomes.
3. Serve on the committee to create critical pathways for patient care.
4. Reinforce hand hygiene techniques with unlicensed assistive personnel.
5. Contact environmental services to report a malfunctioning infusion pump.
Correct Answer: 1, 2
Rationale 1: participating in education and research activities when possible is an example of implementing
Evidence-based practice in the provision of patient care.
Rationale 2: integrating research findings with clinical care to maximize patient outcomes is an example of
implementing evidence-based practice in the provision of patient care.
Rationale 3: serving on the committee to create critical pathways for patient care is an example of teamwork and
collaboration.
Rationale 4: reinforcing hand hygiene techniques with unlicensed assistive personnel is an example of quality
improvement.
Rationale 5: contacting environmental services to report a malfunctioning infusion pump is an example of
LeMone/Burke/Bauldoff/Gubrud, Medical-Surgical Nursing 6th Edition Test Bank
Copyright 2015 by Pearson Education, Inc.
LeMone And Burke's Medical-Surgical Nursing:
Clinical Reasoning In Patient Care
By Paula Gubrud
7th Edition
,Chapter 1
Question 1
Type: Mcsa
The nurse is instructing a patient on the role of diet, exercise, and medication to control type 2 diabetes
mellitus. Which core competency for healthcare professionals is the nurse implementing?
1. Quality improvement
2. Evidence-based practice
3. Patient-centered care
4. Teamwork and collaboration
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: identifying safety hazards and measuring quality is an example of the core competency quality
improvement.
Rationale 2: using best research when providing patient care is an example of the core competency
evidence- based practice.
Rationale 3: the nurse instructing the patient is an example of the competency patient-centered care.
Rationale 4: the core competency teamwork and collaboration involves collaboration between disciplines
to provide continuous and reliable care.
Global rationale: in 2003, the national academy of sciences proposed a set of five core competencies that
all healthcare professionals should possess to meet the needs of the 21st century. The nurse instructing the
patient is an example of the competency patient-centered care. Identifying safety hazards and measuring
quality are examples of the core competency quality improvement. Using best research when providing
patient care is an example of the core competency evidence-based practice. Collaboration between
disciplines to provide continuous and reliable care is an example of the core competency teamwork and
collaboration.
Cognitive level: applying
Client need: safe and effective care environment
Client need sub: management of care
Qsen competencies: i.a.1. Integrate understanding of multiple dimensions of patient centered care
Aacn essential competencies: ix.7. Provide appropriate patient teaching that reflects developmental
stage, age, culture, spirituality, patient preferences, and health literacy considerations to foster patient
engagement in their care
Nln competencies: relationship centered care: learn cooperatively, facilitate the learning of others
Nursing/integrated concepts: nursing process: implementation
LeMone/burke/bauldoff/gubrud, medical-surgical nursing 6th edition test bank
copyright 2015 by pearson education, inc.
,Learning outcome: 1. Describe the core competencies for healthcare professionals: patient-centered care,
interprofessional teams, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety, and health information
technology. Mnl learning outcome: 10.5.4. Utilize the nursing process in care of client.
Page number: 4
Question 2
type: mcsa
The nurse is planning to utilize the core competency use informatics when providing patient care. Which
action should the nurse perform when using this core competency?
1. Change the sharps container in a patient’s room.
2. Document the effectiveness of pain medication for a patient.
3. Discuss the effectiveness of bedside physical therapy with the therapist.
4. Search through a database of articles to find current research on wound care.
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: changing the sharps container is an example of quality improvement.
Rationale 2: documenting the effectiveness of pain medication for a patient is an example of patient-
centered care.
Rationale 3: discussing the effectiveness of bedside physical therapy with the therapist is an example of
Teamwork and collaboration.
Rationale 4: searching through a database of articles to find current research on wound care is an example of use
informatics.
Global rationale: examples of the nurse using the core competency use informatics include the use of
technology to communicate, manage knowledge, reduce errors, and support decision making. The activity
of searching through a database of articles to find current research on wound care is an example of use
informatics. Changing the sharps container in a patient’s room is an example of quality improvement.
Documenting the effectiveness of pain medication for a patient is an example of patient-centered care.
Discussing the effectiveness of bedside physical therapy with the therapist is an example of teamwork and
collaboration.
Cognitive level: applying
Client need: safe and effective care environment
Client need sub: management of care
Qsen competencies: vi.b.2. Apply technology and information management tools to support safe processes
of care
Aacn essentials competencies: iv.1. Demonstrate skills in using patient care technologies, information
LeMone/Burke/Bauldoff/Gubrud, Medical-Surgical Nursing 6th Edition Test Bank
Copyright 2015 by Pearson Education, Inc.
, systems, and communication devices that support safe nursing practice
LeMone/burke/bauldoff/gubrud, medical-surgical nursing 6th edition test bank
copyright 2015 by pearson education, inc.
Nln competencies: knowledge and science: electronic databases; literature retrieval; evaluating data for
validity and reliability; evidence and best practices for nursing
Nursing/integrated concepts: nursing process: planning
Learning outcome: 1. Describe the core competencies for healthcare professionals: patient-centered care,
interprofessional teams, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety, and health information
technology.
Mnl learning outcome: 4.3.3. Examine the treatments used for pressure ulcers.
Page number: 4
Question 3
type: mcma
The nurse plans to implement evidence-based practice when providing patient care. Which activities should
the nurse perform?
Standard text: select all that apply.
1. Participate in education and research activities when possible.
2. Integrate research findings with clinical care to maximize patient outcomes.
3. Serve on the committee to create critical pathways for patient care.
4. Reinforce hand hygiene techniques with unlicensed assistive personnel.
5. Contact environmental services to report a malfunctioning infusion pump.
Correct Answer: 1, 2
Rationale 1: participating in education and research activities when possible is an example of implementing
Evidence-based practice in the provision of patient care.
Rationale 2: integrating research findings with clinical care to maximize patient outcomes is an example of
implementing evidence-based practice in the provision of patient care.
Rationale 3: serving on the committee to create critical pathways for patient care is an example of teamwork and
collaboration.
Rationale 4: reinforcing hand hygiene techniques with unlicensed assistive personnel is an example of quality
improvement.
Rationale 5: contacting environmental services to report a malfunctioning infusion pump is an example of
LeMone/Burke/Bauldoff/Gubrud, Medical-Surgical Nursing 6th Edition Test Bank
Copyright 2015 by Pearson Education, Inc.
