Davis Advantage for Medical-Surgical Nursing,
3rd Edition
Making Connections to Practice
3rd Edition
Author(s)Janice Hoffman; Nancy Sullivan
TEST BANK
,
,Question 1
A nurse is beginning care for a patient newly admitted to a medical-
surgical unit. Which action best demonstrates patient-centered care?
A. Following the unit routine without modification
B. Asking the patient about personal preferences and goals for care
C. Completing all nursing tasks before allowing questions
D. Using standardized teaching materials without assessing learning
needs
Correct Answer:
B. Asking the patient about personal preferences and goals for care
Rationale:
Patient-centered care incorporates the patient's values, preferences,
needs, and goals into care planning. Option A ignores individual
preferences. Option C limits patient participation. Option D provides
information without first assessing whether it is appropriate for the
patient.
Question 2
A nurse uses the nursing process when caring for a patient with a new
diagnosis. Which action occurs during the assessment phase?
A. Setting measurable patient goals
B. Identifying the priority nursing diagnosis
C. Collecting subjective and objective data
D. Determining whether interventions were effective
Correct Answer:
C. Collecting subjective and objective data
, Rationale:
Assessment involves gathering and validating relevant patient
information. Option A is part of planning. Option B occurs during
analysis and nursing diagnosis. Option D occurs during evaluation.
Question 3
Which statement by a medical-surgical nurse best reflects evidence-
based nursing practice?
A. "I use the same intervention for every patient with this condition."
B. "I rely primarily on what I learned years ago in school."
C. "I combine current evidence, clinical expertise, and the patient's
preferences."
D. "I select interventions based on what is fastest for the unit."
Correct Answer:
C. "I combine current evidence, clinical expertise, and the patient's
preferences."
Rationale:
Evidence-based nursing integrates the best available evidence with
clinical expertise and patient values and preferences. Options A, B, and
D rely on routine, outdated knowledge, or convenience rather than
individualized evidence-informed care.
Question 4
A nurse receives a verbal medication order from a provider in a noisy
unit. Which action is most appropriate for patient safety?
A. Accept the order and enter it later from memory
B. Ask another nurse to interpret the order
3rd Edition
Making Connections to Practice
3rd Edition
Author(s)Janice Hoffman; Nancy Sullivan
TEST BANK
,
,Question 1
A nurse is beginning care for a patient newly admitted to a medical-
surgical unit. Which action best demonstrates patient-centered care?
A. Following the unit routine without modification
B. Asking the patient about personal preferences and goals for care
C. Completing all nursing tasks before allowing questions
D. Using standardized teaching materials without assessing learning
needs
Correct Answer:
B. Asking the patient about personal preferences and goals for care
Rationale:
Patient-centered care incorporates the patient's values, preferences,
needs, and goals into care planning. Option A ignores individual
preferences. Option C limits patient participation. Option D provides
information without first assessing whether it is appropriate for the
patient.
Question 2
A nurse uses the nursing process when caring for a patient with a new
diagnosis. Which action occurs during the assessment phase?
A. Setting measurable patient goals
B. Identifying the priority nursing diagnosis
C. Collecting subjective and objective data
D. Determining whether interventions were effective
Correct Answer:
C. Collecting subjective and objective data
, Rationale:
Assessment involves gathering and validating relevant patient
information. Option A is part of planning. Option B occurs during
analysis and nursing diagnosis. Option D occurs during evaluation.
Question 3
Which statement by a medical-surgical nurse best reflects evidence-
based nursing practice?
A. "I use the same intervention for every patient with this condition."
B. "I rely primarily on what I learned years ago in school."
C. "I combine current evidence, clinical expertise, and the patient's
preferences."
D. "I select interventions based on what is fastest for the unit."
Correct Answer:
C. "I combine current evidence, clinical expertise, and the patient's
preferences."
Rationale:
Evidence-based nursing integrates the best available evidence with
clinical expertise and patient values and preferences. Options A, B, and
D rely on routine, outdated knowledge, or convenience rather than
individualized evidence-informed care.
Question 4
A nurse receives a verbal medication order from a provider in a noisy
unit. Which action is most appropriate for patient safety?
A. Accept the order and enter it later from memory
B. Ask another nurse to interpret the order
