Medical-Surgical Nursing, 7th Edition

Get the complete test bank for *Medical-Surgical Nursing, 7th Edition* by Adrianne Dill Linton and Mary Ann Matteson. This latest updated examination study guide includes multiple-choice questions, multiple-response items, and completion exercises with verified answers and rationales. Perfect for nursing students and instructors, this resource covers all units and chapters, from medical-surgical fundamentals to specialized care, helping you prepare for exams and improve your understanding of key...

Chapter 12: Immobility Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 7th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What should the nurse instruct a patient in a wheelchair to do to decrease risk for pressure ulcers? a. Use a ring pillow on the seat of the chair: b. Lift the weight of the body using the arms of the wheelchair every 15 minutes: c. Scoot forward and back in the seat to stimulate circulation: d. Wear underwear that holds moisture close to skin: ANS: B Using the arms of the wheelchair to ...

Chapter 17: Surgery Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 7th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What is the goal of palliative surgery? a. Remove and study tissue to make a diagnosis: b. Relieve symptoms or improve function without correcting the basic problem: c. Remove diseased tissue or correct defects: d. Correct serious defects that only affect appearance: ANS: B Palliative surgery is performed only to relieve symptoms or to improve function: It is not curative: DIF: Cognitive ...

Chapter 16: Intravenous Therapy Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 7th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What instruction should a nurse provide to a patient when removing a central catheter? a. Lean forward and cough: b. Take a deep breath and bear down: c. Breathe deeply through the mouth: d. Lie on the right side: ANS: B The patient is instructed to take a breath and bear down to prevent air from entering the bloodstream as the catheter is removed: DIF: Cognitive Level: Compre...

Chapter 20: Complementary and Alternative Therapies Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 7th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient reports occasional constipation: Which herbal dietary supplement would the nurse recommend? a. Garlic b. Flaxseed c. Coenzyme 10 d. Feverfew ANS: B Flaxseed can be used to treat occasional constipation due to its laxative effect: DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p: 339 OBJ: 3 TOP: Herbal Supplements KEY: Nursing Process Step: Impl...

Chapter 19: Palliative and Hospice Care Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 7th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A nurse is caring for a patient who is terminally ill whose religion is Orthodox Jew: This patient’s physician’s orders specify “do not resuscitate” (DNR): The patient is alone and is having signs of impending death: What action should the nurse implement? a. Notify the family: b. Wait until the patient dies and then notify the family: c. Transfer the body to the mortuar...

Chapter 18: The Patient with an Ostomy Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 7th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient says, “I hate this yucky paste under my appliance: I think I will just tape it on:” What is the best response by the nurse? a. “Taping will not work!” b. “Taping will not seal the wafer tight enough to prevent leakage or fill increases:” c. “Taping with waterproof tape is just as effective as the paste:” d. “Taping is far more irritating to the skin ...

This is the complete test bank for Davis Advantage for Understanding Medical-Surgical Nursing (7th Edition by Linda S. Williams). It includes all chapters with multiple-choice questions, clinical case studies, and expert-verified solutions designed to help students achieve 100% top scores in exams. The test bank covers the full scope of medical-surgical nursing concepts, including: Foundations of medical-surgical nursing practice Patient-centered care and safety in clinical settings ...

Chapter 01: Aspects of Medical-Surgical Nursing Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 7th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What provides direction for individualized care and assures the delivery of accurate, safe care through a definitive pathway that promotes the client’s and the support persons’ progress toward positive outcomes? a. Physician’s orders b. Progress notes c. Nursing care plan d. Client health history ANS: C The nursing care plan provides direction for individualized c...

Test Bank for Medical surgical 7th Edition by Linton