Medical-Surgical Nursing
11th Edition
Author(s)Donna D. Ignatavicius;
Cherie R. Rebar; Nicole M.
Heimgartner
Print ISBN: 9780323878265
TEST BANK
Medical-Surgical Nursing (11th Edition-Inspired)
Unit I: Essential Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing
Chapter 1: Overview of Professional Nursing Concepts for
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Topic: Professional Nursing Concepts in Adult Health Nursing
Subtopics:
, QSEN Competencies
Patient-Centered Care
Safety
Teamwork and Collaboration
Evidence-Based Practice
Quality Improvement
Informatics
Clinical Judgment
Health Equity
Ethics
Difficulty: Mixed
Quality Review Statement
This examination resource has undergone a quality review to
ensure:
✓ Original content only
✓ No publisher or copyrighted test-bank items reproduced
✓ Current NCLEX-style formatting
✓ Clear, clinically realistic scenarios
✓ Evidence-informed nursing practice
✓ Strong emphasis on clinical judgment and patient safety
,✓ Integration of QSEN competencies and adult health nursing
concepts
✓ Appropriate challenge level for nursing students and NCLEX
preparation
Question 1 (MCQ)
Clinical Scenario
A nurse is caring for a hospitalized adult who states, “I don't
think anyone is listening to what I want regarding my
treatment.”
Question Stem
Which nursing action best demonstrates patient-centered care?
Options
A. Following the provider's treatment plan without discussing
options
B. Asking the patient about personal goals and incorporating
them into care planning
C. Limiting patient participation to reduce decision-making
delays
D. Encouraging family members to make all decisions
Correct Answer
B. Asking the patient about personal goals and incorporating
them into care planning
, Rationale
Patient-centered care requires respecting patient preferences,
values, and goals while actively involving patients in healthcare
decisions.
Incorrect Option Analysis
A: Ignores patient autonomy.
Misconception: Provider decisions automatically
supersede patient preferences.
Safety concern: Reduced engagement may impair
adherence.
C: Excludes patients from care decisions.
Misconception: Efficiency is more important than
autonomy.
D: Family involvement is beneficial only when desired by the
patient.
Safety concern: Potential violation of autonomy.
Nursing Process
Planning
NCJMM Competencies
Recognize Cues
Generate Solutions
Difficulty
11th Edition
Author(s)Donna D. Ignatavicius;
Cherie R. Rebar; Nicole M.
Heimgartner
Print ISBN: 9780323878265
TEST BANK
Medical-Surgical Nursing (11th Edition-Inspired)
Unit I: Essential Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing
Chapter 1: Overview of Professional Nursing Concepts for
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Topic: Professional Nursing Concepts in Adult Health Nursing
Subtopics:
, QSEN Competencies
Patient-Centered Care
Safety
Teamwork and Collaboration
Evidence-Based Practice
Quality Improvement
Informatics
Clinical Judgment
Health Equity
Ethics
Difficulty: Mixed
Quality Review Statement
This examination resource has undergone a quality review to
ensure:
✓ Original content only
✓ No publisher or copyrighted test-bank items reproduced
✓ Current NCLEX-style formatting
✓ Clear, clinically realistic scenarios
✓ Evidence-informed nursing practice
✓ Strong emphasis on clinical judgment and patient safety
,✓ Integration of QSEN competencies and adult health nursing
concepts
✓ Appropriate challenge level for nursing students and NCLEX
preparation
Question 1 (MCQ)
Clinical Scenario
A nurse is caring for a hospitalized adult who states, “I don't
think anyone is listening to what I want regarding my
treatment.”
Question Stem
Which nursing action best demonstrates patient-centered care?
Options
A. Following the provider's treatment plan without discussing
options
B. Asking the patient about personal goals and incorporating
them into care planning
C. Limiting patient participation to reduce decision-making
delays
D. Encouraging family members to make all decisions
Correct Answer
B. Asking the patient about personal goals and incorporating
them into care planning
, Rationale
Patient-centered care requires respecting patient preferences,
values, and goals while actively involving patients in healthcare
decisions.
Incorrect Option Analysis
A: Ignores patient autonomy.
Misconception: Provider decisions automatically
supersede patient preferences.
Safety concern: Reduced engagement may impair
adherence.
C: Excludes patients from care decisions.
Misconception: Efficiency is more important than
autonomy.
D: Family involvement is beneficial only when desired by the
patient.
Safety concern: Potential violation of autonomy.
Nursing Process
Planning
NCJMM Competencies
Recognize Cues
Generate Solutions
Difficulty
