LEWIS MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉What defines evidence-based practice (EBP)? Answer: EBP is
based on research, clinical expertise, and patient preferences.
◉What is the nursing process? Answer: The nursing process is a
problem-solving tool used to identify and manage patients' health
care needs.
◉What should a nurse do when a patient expresses concern about
child care arrangements? Answer: Gather information on the
patient's concerns about the child care arrangements.
◉What is an expected outcome for a patient with hypovolemia due
to fever? Answer: Patient has a balanced intake and output.
◉What is the purpose of the evaluation phase of the nursing
process? Answer: To determine if interventions have been effective
in meeting patient outcomes.
,◉What is the purpose of the assessment phase of the nursing
process? Answer: To obtain data to diagnose patient strengths and
problems.
◉What components should be included in a clinical problem
statement? Answer: The problem, its causes, and the signs and
symptoms of the problem.
◉Which patient care task can be delegated to experienced assistive
personnel? Answer: Obtain the patient's blood pressure and pulse
rate after ambulation.
◉Which assignment would be outside the scope of practice for an
assistive personnel (AP)? Answer: Checking for the presence of
bowel sounds.
◉What task can a licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/VN)
perform? Answer: Measure bedside blood glucose before
administering insulin.
◉What is the role of a case manager in patient care? Answer:
Coordinate the services the patient receives in the hospital and at
home.
, ◉Which type of facility is appropriate for a patient needing
continued rehabilitation after surgery? Answer: A transitional care
facility.
◉What task can a home health aide perform for a patient with
diabetes? Answer: Help the patient with a daily bath and oral care.
◉What is the impact of health care financing on quality care?
Answer: Payment for patient care is primarily based on clinical
outcomes and patient satisfaction.
◉What competency is demonstrated by a nurse documenting in the
electronic health record? Answer: Informatics and technology.
◉What factors should a nurse consider when delegating tasks to an
LPN/VN? Answer: Agency policies, stability of the patients, state
nurse practice act, experience of the LPN/VN.
◉Which actions promote safe delivery of patient care when
administering medications? Answer: Discarding unlabeled
medications, using hand sanitizer, checking lab results, providing a
list of current medications upon discharge.
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉What defines evidence-based practice (EBP)? Answer: EBP is
based on research, clinical expertise, and patient preferences.
◉What is the nursing process? Answer: The nursing process is a
problem-solving tool used to identify and manage patients' health
care needs.
◉What should a nurse do when a patient expresses concern about
child care arrangements? Answer: Gather information on the
patient's concerns about the child care arrangements.
◉What is an expected outcome for a patient with hypovolemia due
to fever? Answer: Patient has a balanced intake and output.
◉What is the purpose of the evaluation phase of the nursing
process? Answer: To determine if interventions have been effective
in meeting patient outcomes.
,◉What is the purpose of the assessment phase of the nursing
process? Answer: To obtain data to diagnose patient strengths and
problems.
◉What components should be included in a clinical problem
statement? Answer: The problem, its causes, and the signs and
symptoms of the problem.
◉Which patient care task can be delegated to experienced assistive
personnel? Answer: Obtain the patient's blood pressure and pulse
rate after ambulation.
◉Which assignment would be outside the scope of practice for an
assistive personnel (AP)? Answer: Checking for the presence of
bowel sounds.
◉What task can a licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/VN)
perform? Answer: Measure bedside blood glucose before
administering insulin.
◉What is the role of a case manager in patient care? Answer:
Coordinate the services the patient receives in the hospital and at
home.
, ◉Which type of facility is appropriate for a patient needing
continued rehabilitation after surgery? Answer: A transitional care
facility.
◉What task can a home health aide perform for a patient with
diabetes? Answer: Help the patient with a daily bath and oral care.
◉What is the impact of health care financing on quality care?
Answer: Payment for patient care is primarily based on clinical
outcomes and patient satisfaction.
◉What competency is demonstrated by a nurse documenting in the
electronic health record? Answer: Informatics and technology.
◉What factors should a nurse consider when delegating tasks to an
LPN/VN? Answer: Agency policies, stability of the patients, state
nurse practice act, experience of the LPN/VN.
◉Which actions promote safe delivery of patient care when
administering medications? Answer: Discarding unlabeled
medications, using hand sanitizer, checking lab results, providing a
list of current medications upon discharge.
