Medsurg Ignatavicius 11th edition ch
1-4 Exam Questions and Answers
(Latest Update 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 answer ✅B
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 answer ✅A
, Medsurg Ignatavicius 11th edition ch
1-4 Exam Questions and Answers
(Latest Update 2026)
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 answer ✅A
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 answer ✅A
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?
, Medsurg Ignatavicius 11th edition ch
1-4 Exam Questions and Answers
(Latest Update 2026)
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 answer ✅A
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 answer ✅A
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?
1-4 Exam Questions and Answers
(Latest Update 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 answer ✅B
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 answer ✅A
, Medsurg Ignatavicius 11th edition ch
1-4 Exam Questions and Answers
(Latest Update 2026)
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 answer ✅A
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 answer ✅A
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?
, Medsurg Ignatavicius 11th edition ch
1-4 Exam Questions and Answers
(Latest Update 2026)
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 answer ✅A
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 answer ✅A
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?
