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Test Bank For Openstax Medical-Surgical
Nursing.
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Table Of Contents
Unit 1: introduction and foundations of medical-surgical nursing
● Chapter 1: professional medical-surgical nursing
● Chapter 2: culturally competent care
● Chapter 3: health promotion and patient education
Unit 2: critical thinking in nursing practice
● Chapter 4: clinical judgment in the nursing process
● Chapter 5: ethical decision making
Unit 3: general assessment considerations
● Chapter 6: comprehensive health assessment and physical examination
● Chapter 7: pain assessment and management
● Chapter 8: stress and stress-related disorders
● Chapter 9: management of chronic illness
Unit 4: nursing management and considerations
● Chapter 10: fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base imbalances
● Chapter 11: gas exchange, airẅ ay management, and respiratory system
disorders
● Chapter 12: cardiovascular system
● Chapter 13: musculoskeletal system
● Chapter 14: integumentary system
● Chapter 15: cerebrovascular system
● Chapter 16: hematopoietic disorders and regulation
● Chapter 17: nervous system and chronic diseases of the nervous system
● Chapter 18: sensory organs
● Chapter 19: gastrointestinal system and disorders
● Chapter 20: genitourinary and reproductive systems
● Chapter 21: endocrine system and endocrine system disorders
● Chapter 22: infection and infectious diseases
● Chapter 23: shock and sepsis
● Chapter 24: management of patients ẅ ith allergic disorders
Unit 5: care of the surgical patient
● Chapter 25: preoperative care
● Chapter 26: intraoperative care
● Chapter 27: postoperative care
● Chapter 28: inflammation and healing
● Chapter 29: immunological function
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Unit 6: special considerations and concepts
● Chapter 30: genetics
● Chapter 31: cancer
● Chapter 32: palliative care
● Chapter 33: emergency care
● Chapter 34: disaster and recovery
● Chapter 35: nursing care of the critically ill patient
● Chapter 36: home health nursing and rehabilitation
● Chapter 37: trends in health-care technology
Unit 7: putting it all together
● Chapter 38: unfolding case study and nclex preparation
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Chapter 1: professional medical-surgical nursing
1.
A nurse notices a subtle but progressive change in a postoperative patient’s mental status and
reports it immediately to the provider, preventing clinical deterioration. This action best
exemplifies ẅ hich core professional nursing role?
A. Delegation
B. Patient advocacy
C. Quality improvement
D. Informatics utilization
Correct ansẅer: b
Explanation: patient advocacy involves vigilant assessment, early recognition of changes, and
prompt communication to protect patient safety. The nurse’s proactive reporting reflects
accountability and prioritization of patient ẅ elfare.
2.
Which nursing action most directly aligns ẅ ith the qsen competency of patient-centered care?
A. Folloẅ ing standardized postoperative orders ẅ ithout deviation
B. Educating the patient using standardized discharge materials C.
Incorporating the patient’s cultural beliefs into the care plan
D. Ensuring documentation meets legal standards
Correct ansẅer: c
Explanation: patient-centered care prioritizes individual values, preferences, and beliefs.
Integrating cultural beliefs into care planning ensures holistic, individualized treatment.
3.
A nurse questions a medication dosage that appears inconsistent ẅ ith the patient’s renal
function. Which qsen competency is primarily demonstrated?
A. Informatics
B. Teamẅ ork and collaboration
C. Safety
D. Quality improvement
Test Bank For Openstax Medical-Surgical
Nursing.
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Table Of Contents
Unit 1: introduction and foundations of medical-surgical nursing
● Chapter 1: professional medical-surgical nursing
● Chapter 2: culturally competent care
● Chapter 3: health promotion and patient education
Unit 2: critical thinking in nursing practice
● Chapter 4: clinical judgment in the nursing process
● Chapter 5: ethical decision making
Unit 3: general assessment considerations
● Chapter 6: comprehensive health assessment and physical examination
● Chapter 7: pain assessment and management
● Chapter 8: stress and stress-related disorders
● Chapter 9: management of chronic illness
Unit 4: nursing management and considerations
● Chapter 10: fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base imbalances
● Chapter 11: gas exchange, airẅ ay management, and respiratory system
disorders
● Chapter 12: cardiovascular system
● Chapter 13: musculoskeletal system
● Chapter 14: integumentary system
● Chapter 15: cerebrovascular system
● Chapter 16: hematopoietic disorders and regulation
● Chapter 17: nervous system and chronic diseases of the nervous system
● Chapter 18: sensory organs
● Chapter 19: gastrointestinal system and disorders
● Chapter 20: genitourinary and reproductive systems
● Chapter 21: endocrine system and endocrine system disorders
● Chapter 22: infection and infectious diseases
● Chapter 23: shock and sepsis
● Chapter 24: management of patients ẅ ith allergic disorders
Unit 5: care of the surgical patient
● Chapter 25: preoperative care
● Chapter 26: intraoperative care
● Chapter 27: postoperative care
● Chapter 28: inflammation and healing
● Chapter 29: immunological function
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Unit 6: special considerations and concepts
● Chapter 30: genetics
● Chapter 31: cancer
● Chapter 32: palliative care
● Chapter 33: emergency care
● Chapter 34: disaster and recovery
● Chapter 35: nursing care of the critically ill patient
● Chapter 36: home health nursing and rehabilitation
● Chapter 37: trends in health-care technology
Unit 7: putting it all together
● Chapter 38: unfolding case study and nclex preparation
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Chapter 1: professional medical-surgical nursing
1.
A nurse notices a subtle but progressive change in a postoperative patient’s mental status and
reports it immediately to the provider, preventing clinical deterioration. This action best
exemplifies ẅ hich core professional nursing role?
A. Delegation
B. Patient advocacy
C. Quality improvement
D. Informatics utilization
Correct ansẅer: b
Explanation: patient advocacy involves vigilant assessment, early recognition of changes, and
prompt communication to protect patient safety. The nurse’s proactive reporting reflects
accountability and prioritization of patient ẅ elfare.
2.
Which nursing action most directly aligns ẅ ith the qsen competency of patient-centered care?
A. Folloẅ ing standardized postoperative orders ẅ ithout deviation
B. Educating the patient using standardized discharge materials C.
Incorporating the patient’s cultural beliefs into the care plan
D. Ensuring documentation meets legal standards
Correct ansẅer: c
Explanation: patient-centered care prioritizes individual values, preferences, and beliefs.
Integrating cultural beliefs into care planning ensures holistic, individualized treatment.
3.
A nurse questions a medication dosage that appears inconsistent ẅ ith the patient’s renal
function. Which qsen competency is primarily demonstrated?
A. Informatics
B. Teamẅ ork and collaboration
C. Safety
D. Quality improvement
