TEST BANK for Medical-Surgical Nursing [8th Edition] by Linton; Matteson| Latest Exams questions with 100% complete solutions

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medical surgical nursing 8th
edition by Linton

,Abstract
The following is a revision study question and answer for students of nursing seeking to prepare
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for forthcoming exams. The questions and answers from this test bank are verified and revised.
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Clinton is areliable Author and provides a detailed summary of medical surgical nursing in the
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63 chapters below.
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Chapter 01: Aspects of Medical-Surgical NursingLinton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition
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MULTIPLE CHOICE ck




1. What provides direction for individualized care and assures the delivery of accurate,
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safecare through a definitive pathway that promotes the client‘s and the support
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persons‘ progress toward positive outcomes?
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a. Physician‘s orders ck


b. Progress notes ck


c. Nursing care plan ck ck


d. Client health history ck ck




ANS: C ck


The nursing care plan provides direction for individualized care and assures the
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delivery ofaccurate, safe care through a definitive pathway that promotes the client‘s
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and the support persons‘ progress toward positive outcomes.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 2 OBJ: 1 ck ck ck ck ck ck ck


TOP: Nursing Care Planc kKEY: Nursing Process Step: ck ck ck ck ck


PlanningMSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk
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2. The nurse is performing behaviors and actions that assist clients and significant
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others inmeeting their needs and the identified outcomes of the plan of care. What
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is the correct term for these nursing behaviors?
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a. Assessments
b. Interventions
c. Planning
d. Evaluation
ANS: B ck


Caring interventions are those nursing behaviors and actions that assist clients and
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significant others in meeting their needs and the identified outcomes of the plan of
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care.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 3 OBJ: 1 ck ck ck ck ck ck ck


TOP: Interventions c kKEY: Nursing Process Step: ck ck ck


PlanningMSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk
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3. The nurse understands the importance of being answerable for all actions and
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the possibility of being called on to explain or justify them. What term best
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describes thisconcept?
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a. Reliability
b. Maturity
c. Accountability
d. Liability

,ANS: C
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Accountability means that a person is answerable for his or her actions and may be
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calledon to explain or justify them.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
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, TOP: Accountability c k KEY: Nursing Process Step: ck ck ck


N/AMSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk
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MULTIPLE RESPONSE ck




1. The nurse manager is providing an inservice about conflict resolution. What
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modes ofconflict resolution should be addressed? (Select all that apply.)
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a. Suppression
b. Accommodation
c. Compromise
d. Avoidance
e. Collaboration
f. Competition
ANS: B, C, D, E, F
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The modes of conflict resolution include accommodation, collaboration,
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compromise,avoidance, and competition.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 7|p. 8|Table 1.1 ck ck ck ck ck ck


OBJ: 7 TOP:
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Step:N/A
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MSC: NCLEX: N/A c k ck




2. What are the characteristics of an effective leader? (Select all that apply.)
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a. Effective communication ck


b. Rigid rules and regulations ck ck ck


c. Delegates appropriately ck


d. Acts as a role model ck ck ck ck


e. Consistently handles conflict ck ck


f. Focuses on individual development ck ck ck




ANS: A, C, D, E ck ck ck ck


Characteristics of an effective leader include effective communication, consistency in
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managing conflict, knowledge and competency in all aspects of delivery of care,
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effective role model for staff, uses participatory approach in decision making, shows
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appreciation for a job well done, delegates work appropriately, sets objectives and
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guides staff, displayscaring, understanding, and empathy for others, motivates and
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empowers others, is proactive and flexible, and focuses on team development.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 6 ck ck ck ck ck ck OBJ: 5 ck


TOP: Leadership KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
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COMPLETION

1. ck is defined as the process by which information is exchanged between
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ck individuals verbally, nonverbally, and/or in writing or through information
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ck technology.

ANS:
Communication