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