A. Medsurg Ignatavicius 11th
edition ch 1-4 question and
answers 2025/2026
1. A new nurse is working with a preceptor on a medical-surgical unit. The preceptor advises the
new nurse that which is the priority when working as a professional nurse?
a. Attending to holistic client needs
b. Ensuring client safety
c. Not making medication errors d. Providing client-focused care - correct answersB
All actions are appropriate for the professional nurse.
A nurse is orienting a new client and family to the medical-surgical unit. What information does
the nurse provide to best help the client promote his or her own safety?
a. Encourage the client and family to be active partners.
b. Have the client monitor hand hygiene in caregivers.
c. Offer the family the opportunity to stay with the client.
d. Tell the client to always wear his or her armband. - correct answersA
A nurse is caring for a postoperative client on the surgical unit. The client's blood pressure was
142/76 mm Hg 30 minutes ago, and now is 88/50 mm Hg. What action would the nurse take
first? a. Call the Rapid Response Team.
, b. Document and continue to monitor. c. Notify the primary health care provider.
d. Repeat the blood pressure in 15 minutes. - correct answersA
A nurse wishes to provide client-centered care in all interactions. Which action by the nurse best
demonstrates this concept?
a. Assesses for cultural influences affecting health care.
b. Ensures that all the client's basic needs are met.
c. Tells the client and family about all upcoming tests.
d. Thoroughly orients the client and family to the room. - correct answersA
A client is going to be admitted for a scheduled surgical procedure. Which action does the nurse
explain is the most important thing the client can do to protect against errors?
a. Bring a list of all medications and what they are for.
b. Keep the provider's phone number by the telephone.
c. Make sure that all providers wash hands before entering the room.
d. Write down the name of each caregiver who comes in the room. - correct answersA
Which action by the nurse working with a client best demonstrates respect for autonomy?
a. Asks if the client has questions before signing a consent.
b. Gives the client accurate information when questioned.
c. Keeps the promises made to the client and family.
d. Treats the client fairly compared to other clients. - correct answersA
A nurse asks a more seasoned colleague to explain best practices when communicating with a
person from the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning/queer (LGBTQ) community.
What answer by the faculty is most accurate?
a. Avoid embarrassing the client by asking questions.
edition ch 1-4 question and
answers 2025/2026
1. A new nurse is working with a preceptor on a medical-surgical unit. The preceptor advises the
new nurse that which is the priority when working as a professional nurse?
a. Attending to holistic client needs
b. Ensuring client safety
c. Not making medication errors d. Providing client-focused care - correct answersB
All actions are appropriate for the professional nurse.
A nurse is orienting a new client and family to the medical-surgical unit. What information does
the nurse provide to best help the client promote his or her own safety?
a. Encourage the client and family to be active partners.
b. Have the client monitor hand hygiene in caregivers.
c. Offer the family the opportunity to stay with the client.
d. Tell the client to always wear his or her armband. - correct answersA
A nurse is caring for a postoperative client on the surgical unit. The client's blood pressure was
142/76 mm Hg 30 minutes ago, and now is 88/50 mm Hg. What action would the nurse take
first? a. Call the Rapid Response Team.
, b. Document and continue to monitor. c. Notify the primary health care provider.
d. Repeat the blood pressure in 15 minutes. - correct answersA
A nurse wishes to provide client-centered care in all interactions. Which action by the nurse best
demonstrates this concept?
a. Assesses for cultural influences affecting health care.
b. Ensures that all the client's basic needs are met.
c. Tells the client and family about all upcoming tests.
d. Thoroughly orients the client and family to the room. - correct answersA
A client is going to be admitted for a scheduled surgical procedure. Which action does the nurse
explain is the most important thing the client can do to protect against errors?
a. Bring a list of all medications and what they are for.
b. Keep the provider's phone number by the telephone.
c. Make sure that all providers wash hands before entering the room.
d. Write down the name of each caregiver who comes in the room. - correct answersA
Which action by the nurse working with a client best demonstrates respect for autonomy?
a. Asks if the client has questions before signing a consent.
b. Gives the client accurate information when questioned.
c. Keeps the promises made to the client and family.
d. Treats the client fairly compared to other clients. - correct answersA
A nurse asks a more seasoned colleague to explain best practices when communicating with a
person from the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning/queer (LGBTQ) community.
What answer by the faculty is most accurate?
a. Avoid embarrassing the client by asking questions.
