Test Bank for Lewis's Medical-
Surgical Nursing, 12th Edition
Exam Questions with Answers
User [Date] [Course title]
, Nursing Process - Correct Answer: A problem-solving tool used to identify and manage patients' health
care needs.
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) - Correct Answer: The use of the best research-based evidence combined
with clinician expertise and consideration of patient preferences.
Assessment Phase - Correct Answer: To obtain data to diagnose patient strengths and problems.
Evaluation Phase - Correct Answer: To determine if interventions have been effective in meeting patient
outcomes.
Admission Database - Correct Answer: A collection of information used to develop a plan of care and
discharge goals with patient input.
Patient Care - Correct Answer: Based on research, clinical expertise, and patient preferences.
Clinical Judgment - Correct Answer: Part of EBP, incorporating current research and research-based
guidelines.
Patient Outcomes - Correct Answer: Results that are evaluated to determine the effectiveness of nursing
interventions.
Hypovolemia - Correct Answer: A condition characterized by a deficiency in the amount of blood volume
in the body.
Balanced Intake and Output - Correct Answer: Measurable data showing resolution of the problem of
deficient fluid volume.
Patient Goals - Correct Answer: The desired outcomes that are established in the clinical problem
statement.
Surgical Nursing, 12th Edition
Exam Questions with Answers
User [Date] [Course title]
, Nursing Process - Correct Answer: A problem-solving tool used to identify and manage patients' health
care needs.
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) - Correct Answer: The use of the best research-based evidence combined
with clinician expertise and consideration of patient preferences.
Assessment Phase - Correct Answer: To obtain data to diagnose patient strengths and problems.
Evaluation Phase - Correct Answer: To determine if interventions have been effective in meeting patient
outcomes.
Admission Database - Correct Answer: A collection of information used to develop a plan of care and
discharge goals with patient input.
Patient Care - Correct Answer: Based on research, clinical expertise, and patient preferences.
Clinical Judgment - Correct Answer: Part of EBP, incorporating current research and research-based
guidelines.
Patient Outcomes - Correct Answer: Results that are evaluated to determine the effectiveness of nursing
interventions.
Hypovolemia - Correct Answer: A condition characterized by a deficiency in the amount of blood volume
in the body.
Balanced Intake and Output - Correct Answer: Measurable data showing resolution of the problem of
deficient fluid volume.
Patient Goals - Correct Answer: The desired outcomes that are established in the clinical problem
statement.
