TEST BANK For LeMone and Burke's Medical-Surgical Nursing: Clinical Reasoning in Patient Care 7th Edition by Paula Gubrud

TEST BANK FOR
LeMone and Burke's Medical-Surgical Nursing: Clinical
Reasoning in Patient Care
by Gerene Bauldoff
7th Edition

,Lemone/Burke/Bauldoff/Gubrud, Medical-Surgical Nursing 7th Edition Test Bank Chapter 1



Question 1 Type: MCSA

The Nurse Is Instructing A Patient On The Role Of Diet, Exercise, And Medication To Control Type 2
Diabetes Mellitus. Which Core Competency For Healthcare Professionals Is The Nurse Implementing?



1. Quality Improvement



2. Evidence-Based Practice



3. Patient-Centered Care



4. Teamwork And Collaboration



Correct Answer: 3



Rationale 1: Identifying Safety Hazards And Measuring Quality Is An Example Of The Core Competency
Quality Improvement.



Rationale 2: Using Best Research When Providing Patient Care Is An Example Of The Core Competency
Evidence- Based Practice.



Rationale 3: The Nurse Instructing The Patient Is An Example Of The Competency Patient-Centered Care.



Rationale 4: The Core Competency Teamwork And Collaboration Involves Collaboration Between
Disciplines To Provide Continuous And Reliable Care.

Global Rationale: In 2003, The National Academy Of Sciences Proposed A Set Of Five Core Competencies
That All Healthcare Professionals Should Possess To Meet The Needs Of The 21st Century. The Nurse
Instructing The Patient Is An Example Of The Competency Patient-Centered Care. Identifying Safety
Hazards And Measuring Quality Are Examples Of The Core Competency Quality Improvement. Using
Best Research When Providing Patient Care Is An Example Of The Core Competency Evidence-Based

,Practice. Collaboration Between Disciplines To Provide Continuous And Reliable Care Is An Example Of
The Core Competency Teamwork And Collaboration.

Cognitive Level: Applying

Client Need: Safe And Effective Care Environment

Client Need Sub: Management Of Care

QSEN Competencies: I.A.1. Integrate Understanding Of Multiple Dimensions Of Patient Centered Care

AACN Essential Competencies: IX.7. Provide Appropriate Patient Teaching That Reflects Developmental
Stage, Age, Culture, Spirituality, Patient Preferences, And Health Literacy Considerations To Foster
Patient Engagement In Their Care

NLN Competencies: Relationship Centered Care: Learn Cooperatively, Facilitate The Learning Of Others

Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Implementation



Learning Outcome: 1. Describe The Core Competencies For Healthcare Professionals: Patient-Centered
Care, Interprofessional Teams, Evidence-Based Practice, Quality Improvement, Safety, And Health
Information Technology. MNL Learning Outcome: 10.5.4. Utilize The Nursing Process In Care Of Client.

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Question 2 Type: MCSA

The Nurse Is Planning To Utilize The Core Competency Use Informatics When Providing Patient Care.
Which Action Should The Nurse Perform When Using This Core Competency?

1. Change The Sharps Container In A Patient’s Room.



2. Document The Effectiveness Of Pain Medication For A Patient.



3. Discuss The Effectiveness Of Bedside Physical Therapy With The Therapist.



4. Search Through A Database Of Articles To Find Current Research On Wound Care.



Correct Answer: 4



Rationale 1: Changing The Sharps Container Is An Example Of Quality Improvement.

, Rationale 2: Documenting The Effectiveness Of Pain Medication For A Patient Is An Example Of Patient-
Centered Care.



Rationale 3: Discussing The Effectiveness Of Bedside Physical Therapy With The Therapist Is An Example
Of

Teamwork And Collaboration.



Rationale 4: Searching Through A Database Of Articles To Find Current Research On Wound Care Is An
Example Of Use Informatics.



Global Rationale: Examples Of The Nurse Using The Core Competency Use Informatics Include The Use
Of Technology To Communicate, Manage Knowledge, Reduce Errors, And Support Decision Making. The
Activity Of Searching Through A Database Of Articles To Find Current Research On Wound Care Is An
Example Of Use Informatics. Changing The Sharps Container In A Patient’s Room Is An Example Of
Quality Improvement. Documenting The Effectiveness Of Pain Medication For A Patient Is An Example
Of Patient-Centered Care. Discussing The Effectiveness Of Bedside Physical Therapy With The Therapist
Is An Example Of Teamwork And Collaboration.

Cognitive Level: Applying

Client Need: Safe And Effective Care Environment

Client Need Sub: Management Of Care

QSEN Competencies: VI.B.2. Apply Technology And Information Management Tools To Support Safe
Processes Of Care

AACN Essentials Competencies: IV.1. Demonstrate Skills In Using Patient Care Technologies, Information
Systems, And Communication Devices That Support Safe Nursing Practice



NLN Competencies: Knowledge And Science: Electronic Databases; Literature Retrieval; Evaluating Data
For Validity And Reliability; Evidence And Best Practices For Nursing

Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Planning

Learning Outcome: 1. Describe The Core Competencies For Healthcare Professionals: Patient-Centered
Care, Interprofessional Teams, Evidence-Based Practice, Quality Improvement, Safety, And Health
Information Technology.

MNL Learning Outcome: 4.3.3. Examine The Treatments Used For Pressure Ulcers.

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