11th Edition
Author(s)Donna D. Ignatavicius;
Cherie R. Rebar; Nicole M.
Heimgartner
Publisher Published by Elsevier
UK Copyright© 2024
Print ISBN: 9780323878265
TEST BANK
Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam Revision Question Bank
Unit I: Essential Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing
,Chapter 1: Overview of Professional Nursing Concepts for
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Topics Covered
Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN)
Competencies
Patient-Centered Care
Safety
Teamwork and Collaboration
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
Quality Improvement (QI)
Informatics
Clinical Judgment
Health Equity
Ethics
Difficulty: Mixed
Question Distribution
MCQ: 10
SATA: 4
NGN Case Study: 2
Bow-Tie: 2
Matrix/Grid: 2
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✓ No copyrighted or publisher-derived questions
✓ NCLEX-style clinical judgment emphasis
✓ Patient safety integrated throughout
✓ Evidence-informed nursing practice applied
✓ Adult health nursing focus maintained
✓ Clear rationale and distractor analysis included
✓ QSEN competencies integrated
Question 1 (MCQ)
Clinical Scenario
A nurse is caring for a hospitalized adult who states, “No one
has explained my treatment plan in a way I can understand.”
Question Stem
Which nursing action best demonstrates the QSEN competency
of patient-centered care?
Options
A. Ask the physician to explain the plan later.
B. Provide standardized written information only.
C. Assess the patient's understanding and tailor explanations to
the patient's preferences.
, D. Document the patient's concern and continue with
scheduled care.
Correct Answer
C
Detailed Rationale
Patient-centered care requires nurses to recognize the patient
as a full partner in care. Assessing understanding and adapting
communication promotes informed decision-making and
respect for individual preferences.
Incorrect Option Analysis
A: Delays patient education and advocacy.
B: Written materials alone may not meet learning needs.
D: Documentation is important but does not address the
concern.
Nursing Process Linkage
Implementation
NCJMM Competency
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Difficulty
Easy
Bloom's Level
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