TEST BANK MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING: CONCEPTS AND PRACTICE, 5TH EDITION BY STROMBERG
QUESTION & ANSWERS PERFECTLY A+ GRADE (2026 NEWEST UPDATED VERSIONS)
Test Bank Medical Surgical Nursing: Concepts And Practice, 5th
Edition By Stromberg Question & Answers Perfectly A+ Grade
(2026 Newest Updated Versions)
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, TEST BANK MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING: CONCEPTS AND PRACTICE, 5TH EDITION BY STROMBERG
QUESTION & ANSWERS PERFECTLY A+ GRADE (2026 NEWEST UPDATED VERSIONS)
Test Bank Medical Surgical Nursing: Concepts And Practice, 5th Edition By
Stromberg
Chapter 01: Caring For Medical-Surgical Patients
Stromberg: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts And Practice, 5th Edition
Multiple choice
1. Which statement accurately describes the primary purpose of the state nurse
practice act (npa)? A. To test and license lpn/lvns
b. To define the scope of lpn/lvn practice
c. To improve the quality of care provided by the lpn/lvn
d. To limit the lpn/lvn employment placement
Correct answer: b
While improving quality of care provided by the lpn/lvn may be a result of the
npa, the primary purpose of the npa of each state defines the scope of nursing
practice in that state.
dif: cognitive level: comprehension ref: p. 3 obj: 3
top: npa key: nursing process step: implementation
Msc: nclex: safe, effective care environment: coordinated care
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, TEST BANK MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING: CONCEPTS AND PRACTICE, 5TH EDITION BY STROMBERG
QUESTION & ANSWERS PERFECTLY A+ GRADE (2026 NEWEST UPDATED VERSIONS)
2. The charge nurse asks the new vocational nurse to start an intravenous infusion,
a skill that the vocational nurse has not been taught during her educational
program. How should the vocational nurse respond?
a. Ask a more experienced nurse to demonstrate the procedure.
b. Look up the procedure in the procedure manual.
c. Attempt to perform the procedure with supervision.
d. Inform the charge nurse of her lack of training in this procedure.
correct answer: d
the charge nurse should be informed of the lack of training to perform
the procedure, and the vocational nurse should seek further training to
gain proficiency. Although the other options might be helpful, they are
not safe.
Dif: cognitive level: application ref: p. 3 obj: 1
top: providing safe care key: nursing process step:
N/a msc: nclex: safe, effective care environment:
coordinated care
3. Which patient statement indicates a need for further discharge teaching that the
vocational nurse should address?
a. "i have no idea of how this drug will affect me."
b. "do you know if my physician is coming back today?"
c. "will my insurance pay for my stay?"
d. "am i going to have to go to a nursing home?"
Correct answer: a
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, TEST BANK MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING: CONCEPTS AND PRACTICE, 5TH EDITION BY STROMBERG
QUESTION & ANSWERS PERFECTLY A+ GRADE (2026 NEWEST UPDATED VERSIONS)
Lack of knowledge at discharge about medication effects and side
effects is a concern that should be addressed by the vocational nurse.
The other concerns in the options are the responsibility of other
departments to which the nurse might refer the patient.
dif: cognitive level: application ref: p. 1 obj: 1
top: teaching key: nursing process step: implementation
Msc: nclex: safe, effective care environment: coordinated care
4. According to most state npas, the vocational nurse acting as charge nurse in a
long-term care facility acts in which capacity?
a. Working under direct supervision of an rn on the unit
b. Working with the rn in the building
c. Working under general supervision by the rn available on site or by phone
d. Working as an independent vocational nurse
Correct answer: c
The vocational nurse in the capacity of the charge nurse in a long-term care
facility acts with the general supervision of an rn available on site or by
phone.
Dif: cognitive level: comprehension ref: p. 3 obj: 1 top:
charge nurse/manager key: nursing process step:
N/a msc: nclex: safe, effective care environment: coordinated
care
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QUESTION & ANSWERS PERFECTLY A+ GRADE (2026 NEWEST UPDATED VERSIONS)
Test Bank Medical Surgical Nursing: Concepts And Practice, 5th
Edition By Stromberg Question & Answers Perfectly A+ Grade
(2026 Newest Updated Versions)
pg. 1
, TEST BANK MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING: CONCEPTS AND PRACTICE, 5TH EDITION BY STROMBERG
QUESTION & ANSWERS PERFECTLY A+ GRADE (2026 NEWEST UPDATED VERSIONS)
Test Bank Medical Surgical Nursing: Concepts And Practice, 5th Edition By
Stromberg
Chapter 01: Caring For Medical-Surgical Patients
Stromberg: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts And Practice, 5th Edition
Multiple choice
1. Which statement accurately describes the primary purpose of the state nurse
practice act (npa)? A. To test and license lpn/lvns
b. To define the scope of lpn/lvn practice
c. To improve the quality of care provided by the lpn/lvn
d. To limit the lpn/lvn employment placement
Correct answer: b
While improving quality of care provided by the lpn/lvn may be a result of the
npa, the primary purpose of the npa of each state defines the scope of nursing
practice in that state.
dif: cognitive level: comprehension ref: p. 3 obj: 3
top: npa key: nursing process step: implementation
Msc: nclex: safe, effective care environment: coordinated care
pg. 2
, TEST BANK MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING: CONCEPTS AND PRACTICE, 5TH EDITION BY STROMBERG
QUESTION & ANSWERS PERFECTLY A+ GRADE (2026 NEWEST UPDATED VERSIONS)
2. The charge nurse asks the new vocational nurse to start an intravenous infusion,
a skill that the vocational nurse has not been taught during her educational
program. How should the vocational nurse respond?
a. Ask a more experienced nurse to demonstrate the procedure.
b. Look up the procedure in the procedure manual.
c. Attempt to perform the procedure with supervision.
d. Inform the charge nurse of her lack of training in this procedure.
correct answer: d
the charge nurse should be informed of the lack of training to perform
the procedure, and the vocational nurse should seek further training to
gain proficiency. Although the other options might be helpful, they are
not safe.
Dif: cognitive level: application ref: p. 3 obj: 1
top: providing safe care key: nursing process step:
N/a msc: nclex: safe, effective care environment:
coordinated care
3. Which patient statement indicates a need for further discharge teaching that the
vocational nurse should address?
a. "i have no idea of how this drug will affect me."
b. "do you know if my physician is coming back today?"
c. "will my insurance pay for my stay?"
d. "am i going to have to go to a nursing home?"
Correct answer: a
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, TEST BANK MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING: CONCEPTS AND PRACTICE, 5TH EDITION BY STROMBERG
QUESTION & ANSWERS PERFECTLY A+ GRADE (2026 NEWEST UPDATED VERSIONS)
Lack of knowledge at discharge about medication effects and side
effects is a concern that should be addressed by the vocational nurse.
The other concerns in the options are the responsibility of other
departments to which the nurse might refer the patient.
dif: cognitive level: application ref: p. 1 obj: 1
top: teaching key: nursing process step: implementation
Msc: nclex: safe, effective care environment: coordinated care
4. According to most state npas, the vocational nurse acting as charge nurse in a
long-term care facility acts in which capacity?
a. Working under direct supervision of an rn on the unit
b. Working with the rn in the building
c. Working under general supervision by the rn available on site or by phone
d. Working as an independent vocational nurse
Correct answer: c
The vocational nurse in the capacity of the charge nurse in a long-term care
facility acts with the general supervision of an rn available on site or by
phone.
Dif: cognitive level: comprehension ref: p. 3 obj: 1 top:
charge nurse/manager key: nursing process step:
N/a msc: nclex: safe, effective care environment: coordinated
care
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