Test Bank for Lewis Medical
Surgical Nursing, 12th Edition
Exam Questions with Answers
User [Date] [Course title]
,Admission Database - Correct Answer: A collection of information used to develop a plan of care and
discharge goals with the patient's input.
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) - Correct Answer: The use of the best research-based evidence combined
with clinician expertise and consideration of patient preferences.
Nursing Process - Correct Answer: A problem-solving tool used to identify and manage patients' health
care needs.
Assessment Phase - Correct Answer: The phase where the nurse gathers information about the patient
to diagnose patient strengths and problems.
Evaluation Phase - Correct Answer: The phase that determines whether the desired patient outcomes
have been met and whether the nursing interventions were appropriate.
Patient Outcomes - Correct Answer: The measurable results that indicate the effectiveness of nursing
interventions.
Nursing Interventions - Correct Answer: Actions taken by nurses to improve patient health outcomes.
Hypovolemia - Correct Answer: A condition characterized by a deficiency of blood volume, often due to
excessive fluid loss.
Clinical Judgment - Correct Answer: The nurse's ability to make decisions based on patient data,
experience, and evidence.
Patient Care - Correct Answer: The services provided to patients to maintain or improve their health.
Nursing Theory - Correct Answer: A framework that guides nursing practice and helps to understand
patient care.
, Data Analysis - Correct Answer: The process of evaluating data to determine the effectiveness of patient
care.
Patient Preferences - Correct Answer: The individual choices and values of patients that should be
considered in their care.
Biopsychosocial Nature - Correct Answer: An approach that considers biological, psychological, and
social factors in patient care.
Patient Strengths - Correct Answer: Positive attributes and resources that patients possess to aid in their
recovery.
Health Problems - Correct Answer: Conditions that negatively affect a patient's physical or mental well-
being.
Fluid Intake - Correct Answer: The amount of fluids consumed by a patient, which is crucial for
maintaining hydration.
Patient Education - Correct Answer: The process of teaching patients about their health conditions and
care plans.
Child Care Arrangements - Correct Answer: Plans made for the care of children while a parent is
hospitalized or otherwise occupied.
Patient Comfort - Correct Answer: The state of physical and emotional well-being of a patient during
care.
Clinical Expertise - Correct Answer: The specialized knowledge and skills that a clinician has acquired
through experience.
Nursing Care Plan - Correct Answer: A detailed outline of the nursing interventions and patient goals for
care.
Surgical Nursing, 12th Edition
Exam Questions with Answers
User [Date] [Course title]
,Admission Database - Correct Answer: A collection of information used to develop a plan of care and
discharge goals with the patient's input.
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) - Correct Answer: The use of the best research-based evidence combined
with clinician expertise and consideration of patient preferences.
Nursing Process - Correct Answer: A problem-solving tool used to identify and manage patients' health
care needs.
Assessment Phase - Correct Answer: The phase where the nurse gathers information about the patient
to diagnose patient strengths and problems.
Evaluation Phase - Correct Answer: The phase that determines whether the desired patient outcomes
have been met and whether the nursing interventions were appropriate.
Patient Outcomes - Correct Answer: The measurable results that indicate the effectiveness of nursing
interventions.
Nursing Interventions - Correct Answer: Actions taken by nurses to improve patient health outcomes.
Hypovolemia - Correct Answer: A condition characterized by a deficiency of blood volume, often due to
excessive fluid loss.
Clinical Judgment - Correct Answer: The nurse's ability to make decisions based on patient data,
experience, and evidence.
Patient Care - Correct Answer: The services provided to patients to maintain or improve their health.
Nursing Theory - Correct Answer: A framework that guides nursing practice and helps to understand
patient care.
, Data Analysis - Correct Answer: The process of evaluating data to determine the effectiveness of patient
care.
Patient Preferences - Correct Answer: The individual choices and values of patients that should be
considered in their care.
Biopsychosocial Nature - Correct Answer: An approach that considers biological, psychological, and
social factors in patient care.
Patient Strengths - Correct Answer: Positive attributes and resources that patients possess to aid in their
recovery.
Health Problems - Correct Answer: Conditions that negatively affect a patient's physical or mental well-
being.
Fluid Intake - Correct Answer: The amount of fluids consumed by a patient, which is crucial for
maintaining hydration.
Patient Education - Correct Answer: The process of teaching patients about their health conditions and
care plans.
Child Care Arrangements - Correct Answer: Plans made for the care of children while a parent is
hospitalized or otherwise occupied.
Patient Comfort - Correct Answer: The state of physical and emotional well-being of a patient during
care.
Clinical Expertise - Correct Answer: The specialized knowledge and skills that a clinician has acquired
through experience.
Nursing Care Plan - Correct Answer: A detailed outline of the nursing interventions and patient goals for
care.
