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)
Unit I: Essential Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing
Chapter: Overview of Professional Nursing Concepts for
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Topics: QSEN Competencies, Patient-Centered Care, Safety,
Teamwork and Collaboration, Evidence-Based Practice, Quality
Improvement, Informatics, Clinical Judgment, Health Equity,
,Ethics
Difficulty: Mixed
Quality Review Verification
✓ Original content developed for educational review purposes
only
✓ No copyrighted or publisher-derived test bank questions
✓ NCLEX-style clinical judgment emphasis
✓ Evidence-informed nursing practice integrated
✓ Patient safety and prioritization emphasized
✓ Realistic adult health scenarios
✓ Clear, unambiguous wording
✓ Adult health nursing competency alignment confirmed
Question 1 – MCQ
Clinical Scenario
A nurse begins a shift caring for an older adult who has hearing
impairment and newly diagnosed heart failure.
Question Stem
Which nursing action best demonstrates patient-centered care?
Answer Options
,A. Explain discharge instructions to the patient's daughter only.
B. Provide education quickly to avoid tiring the patient.
C. Ask the patient how they prefer to receive information and
involve them in planning care.
D. Follow the standard educational plan used for all heart
failure patients.
Correct Answer
C. Ask the patient how they prefer to receive information and
involve them in planning care.
Detailed Rationale
Patient-centered care respects individual preferences, values,
and needs. Assessing the patient's preferred communication
method and encouraging participation in decisions promotes
autonomy and engagement.
Incorrect Option Analysis
A.
Incorrect because it excludes the patient.
Misconception: Family members should always receive
information instead of the patient.
Safety concern: May violate autonomy and confidentiality.
B.
Incorrect because education should be individualized
rather than rushed.
, Misconception: Shorter teaching automatically improves
outcomes.
D.
Incorrect because standardized teaching alone does not
address individual preferences.
Misconception: All patients learn similarly.
Nursing Process Linkage
Planning
NCJMM Competencies
Recognize Cues
Generate Solutions
Take Action
Difficulty
Easy
Bloom's Level
Apply
NCLEX Client Needs
Health Promotion and Maintenance
Key Learning Objective
Apply principles of patient-centered care in adult health
nursing.
11th Edition
Author(s)Donna D. Ignatavicius;
Cherie R. Rebar; Nicole M.
Heimgartner
Print ISBN: 9780323878265
TEST BANK
Medical-Surgical Nursing (11th Edition)
Unit I: Essential Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing
Chapter: Overview of Professional Nursing Concepts for
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Topics: QSEN Competencies, Patient-Centered Care, Safety,
Teamwork and Collaboration, Evidence-Based Practice, Quality
Improvement, Informatics, Clinical Judgment, Health Equity,
,Ethics
Difficulty: Mixed
Quality Review Verification
✓ Original content developed for educational review purposes
only
✓ No copyrighted or publisher-derived test bank questions
✓ NCLEX-style clinical judgment emphasis
✓ Evidence-informed nursing practice integrated
✓ Patient safety and prioritization emphasized
✓ Realistic adult health scenarios
✓ Clear, unambiguous wording
✓ Adult health nursing competency alignment confirmed
Question 1 – MCQ
Clinical Scenario
A nurse begins a shift caring for an older adult who has hearing
impairment and newly diagnosed heart failure.
Question Stem
Which nursing action best demonstrates patient-centered care?
Answer Options
,A. Explain discharge instructions to the patient's daughter only.
B. Provide education quickly to avoid tiring the patient.
C. Ask the patient how they prefer to receive information and
involve them in planning care.
D. Follow the standard educational plan used for all heart
failure patients.
Correct Answer
C. Ask the patient how they prefer to receive information and
involve them in planning care.
Detailed Rationale
Patient-centered care respects individual preferences, values,
and needs. Assessing the patient's preferred communication
method and encouraging participation in decisions promotes
autonomy and engagement.
Incorrect Option Analysis
A.
Incorrect because it excludes the patient.
Misconception: Family members should always receive
information instead of the patient.
Safety concern: May violate autonomy and confidentiality.
B.
Incorrect because education should be individualized
rather than rushed.
, Misconception: Shorter teaching automatically improves
outcomes.
D.
Incorrect because standardized teaching alone does not
address individual preferences.
Misconception: All patients learn similarly.
Nursing Process Linkage
Planning
NCJMM Competencies
Recognize Cues
Generate Solutions
Take Action
Difficulty
Easy
Bloom's Level
Apply
NCLEX Client Needs
Health Promotion and Maintenance
Key Learning Objective
Apply principles of patient-centered care in adult health
nursing.
