Medical-Surgical Nursing
8th Edition
Author(s)Adrianne Dill Linton;
Mary Ann Matteson
Print ISBN: 9780323826716
TEST BANK
Medical-Surgical Nursing (8th Edition)
Unit I: Aspects of Medical-Surgical Nursing
Exam Revision Question Bank (Questions 1–20)
Question 1 (MCQ)
,Clinical Scenario
A newly licensed nurse is caring for four patients on a medical-
surgical unit. The nurse wants to provide patient-centered care.
Question
Which action best demonstrates patient-centered care?
A. Following unit routines regardless of patient preference
B. Allowing patients to participate in decisions regarding their
care
C. Completing tasks as quickly as possible
D. Prioritizing physician requests over patient wishes
Correct Answer
B. Allowing patients to participate in decisions regarding their
care
Rationale
Patient-centered care emphasizes respect for patient values,
preferences, and participation in healthcare decisions. Shared
decision-making improves outcomes and satisfaction.
Incorrect Option Analysis
A: Ignores patient autonomy.
C: Focuses on efficiency rather than individualized care.
,D: Patient preferences must be considered whenever possible.
Nursing Process
Planning
NCJMM Competency
Generate Solutions
Difficulty
Easy
Bloom's Level
Understand
NCLEX Category
Management of Care
Learning Objective
Apply principles of patient-centered care.
Question 2 (MCQ)
Clinical Scenario
A nurse assesses a postoperative patient who suddenly reports
shortness of breath.
Question
, Which nursing action reflects clinical judgment?
A. Immediately documenting the complaint
B. Applying oxygen, assessing respiratory status, and notifying
the provider
C. Reassuring the patient that anxiety is common
D. Waiting for the next scheduled assessment
Correct Answer
B
Rationale
Clinical judgment requires recognizing cues, analyzing findings,
prioritizing the problem, taking action, and evaluating
outcomes.
Incorrect Options
A: Documentation alone does not address the problem.
C: Assumes anxiety without assessment.
D: Delays care.
Nursing Process
Implementation
NCJMM
Recognize Cues, Analyze Cues, Take Action
8th Edition
Author(s)Adrianne Dill Linton;
Mary Ann Matteson
Print ISBN: 9780323826716
TEST BANK
Medical-Surgical Nursing (8th Edition)
Unit I: Aspects of Medical-Surgical Nursing
Exam Revision Question Bank (Questions 1–20)
Question 1 (MCQ)
,Clinical Scenario
A newly licensed nurse is caring for four patients on a medical-
surgical unit. The nurse wants to provide patient-centered care.
Question
Which action best demonstrates patient-centered care?
A. Following unit routines regardless of patient preference
B. Allowing patients to participate in decisions regarding their
care
C. Completing tasks as quickly as possible
D. Prioritizing physician requests over patient wishes
Correct Answer
B. Allowing patients to participate in decisions regarding their
care
Rationale
Patient-centered care emphasizes respect for patient values,
preferences, and participation in healthcare decisions. Shared
decision-making improves outcomes and satisfaction.
Incorrect Option Analysis
A: Ignores patient autonomy.
C: Focuses on efficiency rather than individualized care.
,D: Patient preferences must be considered whenever possible.
Nursing Process
Planning
NCJMM Competency
Generate Solutions
Difficulty
Easy
Bloom's Level
Understand
NCLEX Category
Management of Care
Learning Objective
Apply principles of patient-centered care.
Question 2 (MCQ)
Clinical Scenario
A nurse assesses a postoperative patient who suddenly reports
shortness of breath.
Question
, Which nursing action reflects clinical judgment?
A. Immediately documenting the complaint
B. Applying oxygen, assessing respiratory status, and notifying
the provider
C. Reassuring the patient that anxiety is common
D. Waiting for the next scheduled assessment
Correct Answer
B
Rationale
Clinical judgment requires recognizing cues, analyzing findings,
prioritizing the problem, taking action, and evaluating
outcomes.
Incorrect Options
A: Documentation alone does not address the problem.
C: Assumes anxiety without assessment.
D: Delays care.
Nursing Process
Implementation
NCJMM
Recognize Cues, Analyze Cues, Take Action
