11th Edition
Author(s)Donna D. Ignatavicius;
Cherie R. Rebar; Nicole M.
Heimgartner
Print ISBN: 9780323878265
TEST BANK
Quality Review Checklist
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✓ Not derived from any publisher test bank
✓ NCLEX-style clinical judgment focus
✓ Evidence-informed nursing practice integrated
✓ Clear answer keys and rationales
✓ Patient safety and quality emphasis
✓ QSEN competency alignment
✓ Adult health nursing relevance
✓ Consistent terminology
✓ Professional examination-review format
Medical-Surgical Nursing (11th Edition)
Unit I: Essential Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing
Chapter 1: Overview of Professional Nursing Concepts for
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Topic: Professional Nursing Concepts
Subtopics:
Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN)
Patient-Centered Care
Safety
Teamwork and Collaboration
Evidence-Based Practice
Quality Improvement
, Informatics
Clinical Judgment
Health Equity
Ethics
Difficulty: Mixed
Question 1
Type
MCQ
Clinical Scenario
A nurse is caring for a patient admitted with newly diagnosed
heart failure. During rounds, the patient states, "I don't
understand why I need all these medications."
Question Stem
Which nursing action best demonstrates patient-centered care?
Options
A. Provide medication information using language the patient
can understand and invite questions.
B. Tell the patient the provider will explain medications later.
C. Encourage the patient to trust the healthcare team.
D. Ask the patient's family to explain the medications.
, Correct Answer
A
Detailed Rationale
Patient-centered care requires respect for patient preferences,
needs, values, and health literacy. Providing understandable
education and encouraging participation promotes engagement
and informed decision-making.
Incorrect Option Analysis
B: Delays education and does not address immediate concerns.
C: Promotes passive participation rather than partnership.
D: Family may assist, but nursing responsibility for education
remains.
Nursing Process Linkage
Implementation
NCJMM Competencies
Recognize Cues
Take Action
Difficulty
Easy
Bloom's Level
Apply