Test Bank for Medical Surgical Nursing 8th Edition (Saunders, 2022) by Mary Ann Linton, all Chapters Covered
Test Bank for Medical-Surgical Nursing 8th Edition by Mary Ann Linton
Chapter 01: Aspects of Medical-Surgical Nursing Linton: Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 8th Edition
Page 1
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which item in a medical record provides direction for
individualized care and assures the delivery of accurate, safe care
thesupport progress toward positive outcomes?
a. orders
b. Progress notes
c. Nursing care plan
d. Client health history
ANS: C
The nursing care plan provides direction for individualized care
and assures the delivery ofaccurate, safe care through a definitive
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension OBJ: 1 TOP: Nursing Care Plan
pathway
KEY: thatProcess
Nursing promotes the
Step: Planning and the
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk
2. The nurse is performing behaviors and actions that assist clients and significant others in meeting their needs and the
identified outcomes of the plan of care. Which term is correct for these nursing behaviors?
a. Assessments
b. Interventions
c. Planning
d. Evaluation
ANS: B
Caring interventions are those nursing behaviors and actions that assist clients and significant others in meeting their
needs and the identified outcomes of the plan of care.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: 1 TOP: Interventions
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk
3. The nurse understands the importance of being answerable for all actions and the possibility of being called on to
explain or justify them. Which term best describes this concept?
a. Reliability
b. Maturity
c. Accountability
d. Liability
ANS: C
Accountability means that a person is answerable for his or her actions and may be called on to explain or justify them.
, Test Bank for Medical Surgical Nursing 8th Edition (Saunders, 2022) by Mary Ann Linton, all Chapters Covered
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: 1 TOP: Accountability
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk
MULTIPLE RESPONSE
Page 2
1. Which modes of conflict resolution should be addressed when providing an inserviceabout conflict resolution?
(Select all that apply.)
a. Suppression
b. Accommodation
c. Compromise
d. Avoidance
e. Collaboration
f. Competition
ANS: B, C, D, E, F
The modes of conflict resolution include accommodation, collaboration, compromise, avoidance, and competition.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: 5 TOP: ConflictResolution
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
2. Which characteristics describe an effective leader? (Select all that apply.)
a. Effective communication
b. Rigid rules and regulations
c. Delegates appropriately
d. Acts as a role model
e. Consistently handles conflict
f. Focuses on individual development
ANS: A, C, D, E
Characteristics of an effective leader include effective communication, consistency in managing conflict, knowledge and
competency in all aspects of delivery of care, effective role model for staff, uses participatory approach in decision making,
shows appreciation for a job well done, delegates work appropriately, sets objectives and guides staff, displays caring,
understanding, and empathy for others, motivates and empowers others, is proactive and flexible, and focuses on team
development.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension OBJ: 5 TOP: Leadership
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
COMPLETION
1. is defined as the process by which information is exchanged between individuals verbally, nonverbally,
and/or in writing or through information technology.
ANS:
Communication
Communication is defined as the process by which information is exchanged between individuals verbally, nonverbally,
and/or in writing or through information technology.
, Test Bank for Medical Surgical Nursing 8th Edition (Saunders, 2022) by Mary Ann Linton, all Chapters Covered
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: 2 TOP: Communication
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
2. is the collection and processing of relevant data for the purpose of appraising
Page 3
ANS:
Assessment
Assessment is the collection and processing of relevant data for the purpose of appraising
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: 1 TOP: Assessment
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
3. is concerned with the ethical questions that arise in the context of health care.
ANS:
Bioethics
Bioethics is concerned with the ethical questions that arise in the context of health care.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: 3 TOP: Bioethics
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
, Test Bank for Medical Surgical Nursing 8th Edition (Saunders, 2022) by Mary Ann Linton, all Chapters Covered
Chapter 02: Medical-Surgical Practice Settings Linton: Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 8th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
Page 4
1. While a home health nurse is making the entry to a service assessment on a homebound patient, the spouse of the
patient asks whether Medicare will cover the ventilator therapy and insulin injections. Which response by
the nurse is the best response?
a. Medicare will cover both the ventilator therapy and the insulin
b. Medicare will not cover either of these ongoing
c. will cover the ventilator therapy, but it does not cover the insulin
d. will cover the ongoing insulin therapy, but it does not cover ahighly technical skill such as
ANS: C
Medicare will cover skilled nursing tasks such as ventilator therapy, but common tasks that can be taught to the family or
the patient are not covered.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application OBJ: 3
TOP: Medicare Coverage for Home Health
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care
2. The wife of a patient asks the nurse whether her husband would be considered for placement in a skilled nursing care
facility when he is discharged from the general hospital. The patient is incontinent, has mild dementia but is able to
ambulate with a walker, and must have helpto eat and dress himself. Which is the most appropriate response?
a. husband would qualify for a skilled care facility because of his inability to feed and dress
b. disabilities would not qualify him for a skilled
c. husband qualifies for placement in a skilled care facility because of his
d. anyone who is willing to pay can be placed in a skilled nursing
ANS: B
Placement in a skilled nursing facility must be authorized by a physician. A clear need for rehabilitation must be evident,
or severe deficits in self-care that have a potential for improvement and require the services of a registered nurse, a
physical therapist, or a speech therapist must exist.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis OBJ: 9
TOP: Placement Qualifications for Skilled Nursing Facility KEY:
Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment
3. A nurse has noted that a newly admitted resident to an extended care facility stays in her room, does not take active part
in activities, and leaves the meal table after having eaten very little. Which type of relocation response is the resident
exhibiting?
a. regression.
Test Bank for Medical-Surgical Nursing 8th Edition by Mary Ann Linton
Chapter 01: Aspects of Medical-Surgical Nursing Linton: Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 8th Edition
Page 1
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which item in a medical record provides direction for
individualized care and assures the delivery of accurate, safe care
thesupport progress toward positive outcomes?
a. orders
b. Progress notes
c. Nursing care plan
d. Client health history
ANS: C
The nursing care plan provides direction for individualized care
and assures the delivery ofaccurate, safe care through a definitive
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension OBJ: 1 TOP: Nursing Care Plan
pathway
KEY: thatProcess
Nursing promotes the
Step: Planning and the
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk
2. The nurse is performing behaviors and actions that assist clients and significant others in meeting their needs and the
identified outcomes of the plan of care. Which term is correct for these nursing behaviors?
a. Assessments
b. Interventions
c. Planning
d. Evaluation
ANS: B
Caring interventions are those nursing behaviors and actions that assist clients and significant others in meeting their
needs and the identified outcomes of the plan of care.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: 1 TOP: Interventions
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk
3. The nurse understands the importance of being answerable for all actions and the possibility of being called on to
explain or justify them. Which term best describes this concept?
a. Reliability
b. Maturity
c. Accountability
d. Liability
ANS: C
Accountability means that a person is answerable for his or her actions and may be called on to explain or justify them.
, Test Bank for Medical Surgical Nursing 8th Edition (Saunders, 2022) by Mary Ann Linton, all Chapters Covered
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: 1 TOP: Accountability
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk
MULTIPLE RESPONSE
Page 2
1. Which modes of conflict resolution should be addressed when providing an inserviceabout conflict resolution?
(Select all that apply.)
a. Suppression
b. Accommodation
c. Compromise
d. Avoidance
e. Collaboration
f. Competition
ANS: B, C, D, E, F
The modes of conflict resolution include accommodation, collaboration, compromise, avoidance, and competition.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: 5 TOP: ConflictResolution
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
2. Which characteristics describe an effective leader? (Select all that apply.)
a. Effective communication
b. Rigid rules and regulations
c. Delegates appropriately
d. Acts as a role model
e. Consistently handles conflict
f. Focuses on individual development
ANS: A, C, D, E
Characteristics of an effective leader include effective communication, consistency in managing conflict, knowledge and
competency in all aspects of delivery of care, effective role model for staff, uses participatory approach in decision making,
shows appreciation for a job well done, delegates work appropriately, sets objectives and guides staff, displays caring,
understanding, and empathy for others, motivates and empowers others, is proactive and flexible, and focuses on team
development.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension OBJ: 5 TOP: Leadership
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
COMPLETION
1. is defined as the process by which information is exchanged between individuals verbally, nonverbally,
and/or in writing or through information technology.
ANS:
Communication
Communication is defined as the process by which information is exchanged between individuals verbally, nonverbally,
and/or in writing or through information technology.
, Test Bank for Medical Surgical Nursing 8th Edition (Saunders, 2022) by Mary Ann Linton, all Chapters Covered
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: 2 TOP: Communication
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
2. is the collection and processing of relevant data for the purpose of appraising
Page 3
ANS:
Assessment
Assessment is the collection and processing of relevant data for the purpose of appraising
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: 1 TOP: Assessment
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
3. is concerned with the ethical questions that arise in the context of health care.
ANS:
Bioethics
Bioethics is concerned with the ethical questions that arise in the context of health care.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: 3 TOP: Bioethics
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
, Test Bank for Medical Surgical Nursing 8th Edition (Saunders, 2022) by Mary Ann Linton, all Chapters Covered
Chapter 02: Medical-Surgical Practice Settings Linton: Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 8th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
Page 4
1. While a home health nurse is making the entry to a service assessment on a homebound patient, the spouse of the
patient asks whether Medicare will cover the ventilator therapy and insulin injections. Which response by
the nurse is the best response?
a. Medicare will cover both the ventilator therapy and the insulin
b. Medicare will not cover either of these ongoing
c. will cover the ventilator therapy, but it does not cover the insulin
d. will cover the ongoing insulin therapy, but it does not cover ahighly technical skill such as
ANS: C
Medicare will cover skilled nursing tasks such as ventilator therapy, but common tasks that can be taught to the family or
the patient are not covered.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application OBJ: 3
TOP: Medicare Coverage for Home Health
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care
2. The wife of a patient asks the nurse whether her husband would be considered for placement in a skilled nursing care
facility when he is discharged from the general hospital. The patient is incontinent, has mild dementia but is able to
ambulate with a walker, and must have helpto eat and dress himself. Which is the most appropriate response?
a. husband would qualify for a skilled care facility because of his inability to feed and dress
b. disabilities would not qualify him for a skilled
c. husband qualifies for placement in a skilled care facility because of his
d. anyone who is willing to pay can be placed in a skilled nursing
ANS: B
Placement in a skilled nursing facility must be authorized by a physician. A clear need for rehabilitation must be evident,
or severe deficits in self-care that have a potential for improvement and require the services of a registered nurse, a
physical therapist, or a speech therapist must exist.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis OBJ: 9
TOP: Placement Qualifications for Skilled Nursing Facility KEY:
Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment
3. A nurse has noted that a newly admitted resident to an extended care facility stays in her room, does not take active part
in activities, and leaves the meal table after having eaten very little. Which type of relocation response is the resident
exhibiting?
a. regression.
