Medical-Surgical Nursing
8th Edition
Author(s)Adrianne Dill Linton;
Mary Ann Matteson
Print ISBN: 9780323826716
TEST BANK
Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam Revision Question Bank
Unit I: Aspects of Medical-Surgical Nursing
,Topic: Foundations of Medical-Surgical Nursing
Difficulty: Mixed
Question Distribution:
MCQ: 12
SATA: 4
NGN Case Study: 2
Bow-Tie: 1
Matrix/Grid: 1
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.
Question Stem
Which statement best describes evidence-based practice in
medical-surgical nursing?
Answer Options
A. Using interventions solely based on personal clinical
experience
,B. Applying the most recent research, clinical expertise, and
patient preferences to care decisions
C. Following physician preferences regardless of patient
outcomes
D. Using only traditional nursing procedures that have been
used for many years
Correct Answer
B
Detailed Rationale
Evidence-based practice integrates the best available scientific
evidence, clinician expertise, and patient values to achieve
optimal outcomes. EBP supports safe, effective, patient-
centered care and promotes quality improvement initiatives.
Nurses use current evidence to guide interventions while
considering individual patient circumstances and preferences.
Incorrect Option Analysis
A: Incorrect.
Misconception: Experience alone is sufficient.
Risk: May result in outdated practices and poor outcomes.
C: Incorrect.
Misconception: Physician preference supersedes evidence.
, Risk: Limits interdisciplinary collaboration and patient-
centered care.
D: Incorrect.
Misconception: Traditional methods are always best.
Risk: Outdated care may compromise safety and quality.
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 principles of evidence-based nursing practice.
8th Edition
Author(s)Adrianne Dill Linton;
Mary Ann Matteson
Print ISBN: 9780323826716
TEST BANK
Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam Revision Question Bank
Unit I: Aspects of Medical-Surgical Nursing
,Topic: Foundations of Medical-Surgical Nursing
Difficulty: Mixed
Question Distribution:
MCQ: 12
SATA: 4
NGN Case Study: 2
Bow-Tie: 1
Matrix/Grid: 1
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.
Question Stem
Which statement best describes evidence-based practice in
medical-surgical nursing?
Answer Options
A. Using interventions solely based on personal clinical
experience
,B. Applying the most recent research, clinical expertise, and
patient preferences to care decisions
C. Following physician preferences regardless of patient
outcomes
D. Using only traditional nursing procedures that have been
used for many years
Correct Answer
B
Detailed Rationale
Evidence-based practice integrates the best available scientific
evidence, clinician expertise, and patient values to achieve
optimal outcomes. EBP supports safe, effective, patient-
centered care and promotes quality improvement initiatives.
Nurses use current evidence to guide interventions while
considering individual patient circumstances and preferences.
Incorrect Option Analysis
A: Incorrect.
Misconception: Experience alone is sufficient.
Risk: May result in outdated practices and poor outcomes.
C: Incorrect.
Misconception: Physician preference supersedes evidence.
, Risk: Limits interdisciplinary collaboration and patient-
centered care.
D: Incorrect.
Misconception: Traditional methods are always best.
Risk: Outdated care may compromise safety and quality.
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 principles of evidence-based nursing practice.
