Medical-Surgical Nursing
8th Edition
• Author(s)Adrianne Dill Linton;
Mary Ann Matteson
• Print ISBN: 9780323826716
TEST BANK
Question 1 (MCQ)
Clinical Scenario
,A newly licensed nurse begins work on a medical-surgical unit.
During orientation, the nurse asks the preceptor about the
primary focus of professional medical-surgical nursing practice.
Question Stem
Which statement best reflects the role of the medical-surgical
nurse?
Answer Options
A. Focuses primarily on technical procedures and treatments
B. Provides holistic, evidence-based care for adults experiencing
actual or potential health problems
C. Performs only physician-directed interventions
D. Concentrates exclusively on acute illnesses
Correct Answer
B
Detailed Rationale
Medical-surgical nursing emphasizes holistic, patient-centered
care across the health-illness continuum. Nurses integrate
assessment, clinical judgment, patient education, coordination
of care, and evidence-based interventions to promote optimal
outcomes.
Incorrect Option Analysis
,A: Technical skills are important but represent only one aspect
of nursing care.
• Misconception: Nursing is task-oriented.
• Risk: Fragmented patient care.
C: Nurses function autonomously within scope of practice.
• Misconception: Nurses merely follow orders.
• Risk: Missed nursing interventions.
D: Care includes acute, chronic, rehabilitative, and palliative
settings.
• Misconception: Medical-surgical nursing is limited to
hospitals.
• Risk: Inadequate continuity of care.
Nursing Process Linkage
Assessment
NCJMM Competencies
• Recognize Cues
• Analyze Cues
Difficulty
Easy
Bloom's Level
, Understand
NCLEX Client Needs
Management of Care
Key Learning Objective
Describe the professional role and scope of medical-surgical
nursing.
Question 2 (MCQ)
Clinical Scenario
A nurse reviews evidence regarding prevention of catheter-
associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs).
Question Stem
Which action demonstrates evidence-based practice?
Answer Options
A. Following a routine because it has always been used
B. Combining current research, clinical expertise, and patient
preferences when making decisions
C. Using only physician recommendations
D. Applying interventions regardless of patient circumstances
Correct Answer
8th Edition
• Author(s)Adrianne Dill Linton;
Mary Ann Matteson
• Print ISBN: 9780323826716
TEST BANK
Question 1 (MCQ)
Clinical Scenario
,A newly licensed nurse begins work on a medical-surgical unit.
During orientation, the nurse asks the preceptor about the
primary focus of professional medical-surgical nursing practice.
Question Stem
Which statement best reflects the role of the medical-surgical
nurse?
Answer Options
A. Focuses primarily on technical procedures and treatments
B. Provides holistic, evidence-based care for adults experiencing
actual or potential health problems
C. Performs only physician-directed interventions
D. Concentrates exclusively on acute illnesses
Correct Answer
B
Detailed Rationale
Medical-surgical nursing emphasizes holistic, patient-centered
care across the health-illness continuum. Nurses integrate
assessment, clinical judgment, patient education, coordination
of care, and evidence-based interventions to promote optimal
outcomes.
Incorrect Option Analysis
,A: Technical skills are important but represent only one aspect
of nursing care.
• Misconception: Nursing is task-oriented.
• Risk: Fragmented patient care.
C: Nurses function autonomously within scope of practice.
• Misconception: Nurses merely follow orders.
• Risk: Missed nursing interventions.
D: Care includes acute, chronic, rehabilitative, and palliative
settings.
• Misconception: Medical-surgical nursing is limited to
hospitals.
• Risk: Inadequate continuity of care.
Nursing Process Linkage
Assessment
NCJMM Competencies
• Recognize Cues
• Analyze Cues
Difficulty
Easy
Bloom's Level
, Understand
NCLEX Client Needs
Management of Care
Key Learning Objective
Describe the professional role and scope of medical-surgical
nursing.
Question 2 (MCQ)
Clinical Scenario
A nurse reviews evidence regarding prevention of catheter-
associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs).
Question Stem
Which action demonstrates evidence-based practice?
Answer Options
A. Following a routine because it has always been used
B. Combining current research, clinical expertise, and patient
preferences when making decisions
C. Using only physician recommendations
D. Applying interventions regardless of patient circumstances
Correct Answer
