Medical-Surgical Nursing 8th Edition Test Bank

Medical-Surgical Nursing
8th Edition
 Author(s)Adrianne Dill Linton;
Mary Ann Matteson


 Print ISBN: 9780323826716



TEST BANK

Medical-Surgical Nursing (Unit I: Aspects of Medical-Surgical
Nursing)
Exam Revision Question Bank (Questions 1–20)

,Topic: Aspects of Medical-Surgical Nursing
Subtopics:
 Professional Organizations
 Roles of the Medical-Surgical Nurse
 Practice Settings
 Essential Knowledge and Skills
 Ethical Considerations
 Legal Considerations
 Leadership and Management
 Clinical Judgment in Nursing
Difficulty: Mixed


Question 1 (MCQ)
Clinical Scenario
A newly licensed nurse begins work on a medical-surgical unit.
During orientation, the nurse asks why evidence-based practice
(EBP) is emphasized in patient care planning.
Question Stem
Which statement best describes the purpose of evidence-based
practice in medical-surgical nursing?

,Options
A. Following physician preferences regardless of research
findings
B. Combining current research evidence, clinical expertise, and
patient preferences
C. Using interventions that have been historically successful on
the unit
D. Applying only published research findings without
considering patient values
Correct Answer
B. Combining current research evidence, clinical expertise, and
patient preferences
Detailed Rationale
Evidence-based practice integrates the best available scientific
evidence, clinician expertise, and patient preferences to achieve
optimal outcomes. EBP supports safe, effective, patient-
centered care and promotes quality improvement.
Incorrect Option Analysis
A: Incorrect. Physician preferences alone do not constitute EBP.
 Misconception: One discipline determines care.
 Safety Risk: May result in non-evidence-based
interventions.

, C: Incorrect. Tradition is not necessarily evidence-based.
 Misconception: "We've always done it this way."
 Safety Risk: Outdated practices may persist.
D: Incorrect. Patient values are essential to EBP.
 Misconception: Research alone guides care.
 Safety Risk: Reduced patient engagement and adherence.
Nursing Process Linkage
Planning
NCJMM Competencies
 Analyze Cues
 Generate Solutions
Difficulty
Easy
Bloom's Level
Understand
NCLEX Category
Management of Care
Key Learning Objective
Explain the components of evidence-based nursing practice.