2026 Test Bank for Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing, 12th
Edition | GRADED A+
Nursing Process
- ANSWER: A problem-solving tool used to identify and manage patients' health care
needs.
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
- ANSWER: The use of the best research-based evidence combined with clinician
expertise and consideration of patient preferences.
Assessment Phase
- ANSWER: To obtain data to diagnose patient strengths and problems.
Evaluation Phase
- ANSWER: To determine if interventions have been effective in meeting patient
outcomes.
Admission Database
- ANSWER: A collection of information used to develop a plan of care and discharge
goals with patient input.
Patient Care
- ANSWER: Based on research, clinical expertise, and patient preferences.
Clinical Judgment
- ANSWER: Part of EBP, incorporating current research and research-based guidelines.
Patient Outcomes
- ANSWER: Results that are evaluated to determine the effectiveness of nursing
interventions.
Hypovolemia
- ANSWER: A condition characterized by a deficiency in the amount of blood volume in
the body.
, Balanced Intake and Output
- ANSWER: Measurable data showing resolution of the problem of deficient fluid
volume.
Patient Goals
- ANSWER: The desired outcomes that are established in the clinical problem
statement.
Clinical Expertise
- ANSWER: The knowledge and skills acquired through experience in patient care.
Nursing Theory
- ANSWER: A framework that guides nursing practice and incorporates the
biopsychosocial nature of humans.
Patient Concerns
- ANSWER: Issues that need to be assessed to choose appropriate interventions.
Interventions
- ANSWER: Actions taken by nurses to address patient health problems.
Data Analysis
- ANSWER: The process of evaluating patient outcomes, though not required to use
EBP.
Clinical Problem Statement
- ANSWER: Includes the problem, its causes, and the signs and symptoms of the
problem.
Patient Preferences
- ANSWER: Considerations that should be included in the planning of patient care.
Research Evidence
- ANSWER: Credible studies that inform nursing practices, preferably randomized
controlled studies.
Edition | GRADED A+
Nursing Process
- ANSWER: A problem-solving tool used to identify and manage patients' health care
needs.
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
- ANSWER: The use of the best research-based evidence combined with clinician
expertise and consideration of patient preferences.
Assessment Phase
- ANSWER: To obtain data to diagnose patient strengths and problems.
Evaluation Phase
- ANSWER: To determine if interventions have been effective in meeting patient
outcomes.
Admission Database
- ANSWER: A collection of information used to develop a plan of care and discharge
goals with patient input.
Patient Care
- ANSWER: Based on research, clinical expertise, and patient preferences.
Clinical Judgment
- ANSWER: Part of EBP, incorporating current research and research-based guidelines.
Patient Outcomes
- ANSWER: Results that are evaluated to determine the effectiveness of nursing
interventions.
Hypovolemia
- ANSWER: A condition characterized by a deficiency in the amount of blood volume in
the body.
, Balanced Intake and Output
- ANSWER: Measurable data showing resolution of the problem of deficient fluid
volume.
Patient Goals
- ANSWER: The desired outcomes that are established in the clinical problem
statement.
Clinical Expertise
- ANSWER: The knowledge and skills acquired through experience in patient care.
Nursing Theory
- ANSWER: A framework that guides nursing practice and incorporates the
biopsychosocial nature of humans.
Patient Concerns
- ANSWER: Issues that need to be assessed to choose appropriate interventions.
Interventions
- ANSWER: Actions taken by nurses to address patient health problems.
Data Analysis
- ANSWER: The process of evaluating patient outcomes, though not required to use
EBP.
Clinical Problem Statement
- ANSWER: Includes the problem, its causes, and the signs and symptoms of the
problem.
Patient Preferences
- ANSWER: Considerations that should be included in the planning of patient care.
Research Evidence
- ANSWER: Credible studies that inform nursing practices, preferably randomized
controlled studies.
