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/Subtopics:
Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN)
Competencies
Patient-Centered Care
Safety
Teamwork and Collaboration
Evidence-Based Practice
Quality Improvement
Informatics
Clinical Judgment
Health Equity
Ethics
Difficulty: Mixed
Question 1 (MCQ)
Clinical Scenario
A nurse is caring for a hospitalized patient with heart failure.
During bedside shift report, the outgoing nurse invites the
,patient to participate by discussing concerns and goals for the
day.
Question Stem
Which QSEN competency is best demonstrated by this nursing
action?
Options
A. Informatics
B. Patient-Centered Care
C. Quality Improvement
D. Safety
Correct Answer
B. Patient-Centered Care
Detailed Rationale
Patient-centered care involves recognizing the patient as a full
partner in care and respecting the patient's values, preferences,
and expressed needs. Including the patient during bedside
report promotes engagement, transparency, and shared
decision-making.
Incorrect Option Analysis
A. Informatics
Involves use of technology and information systems.
, Bedside reporting focuses on patient involvement rather
than technology.
C. Quality Improvement
Focuses on systematic efforts to improve outcomes.
Not the primary concept demonstrated here.
D. Safety
Bedside report may improve safety, but patient
participation is the key feature.
Nursing Process Linkage
Implementation
NCJMM Competencies
Generate Solutions
Take Action
Difficulty
Easy
Bloom's Level
Understand
NCLEX Client Needs
Management of Care
Key Learning Objective
Identify behaviors that support patient-centered care.