Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems
11th Edition Test Bank
1. Question: What is the primary purpose of the assessment phase of the
nursing process?
o Answer: To gather comprehensive data about the patient to identify health
problems and strengths.
2. Question: During which phase of the nursing process are nursing diagnoses
made?
o Answer: Diagnosis phase.
3. Question: Which term describes the specific, measurable outcomes expected
from nursing interventions?
o Answer: Patient goals.
4. Question: What is the primary focus of the implementation phase in the
nursing process?
o Answer: To execute the planned interventions to achieve the desired patient
outcomes.
5. Question: Why is ongoing evaluation important after implementing a nursing
care plan?
o Answer: To determine if the patient’s health outcomes are being met and to
make necessary adjustments to the plan.
6. Question: What is included in a well-written nursing diagnosis?
o Answer: The problem, its etiology, and defining characteristics.
7. Question: What is the purpose of the planning phase in the nursing process?
o Answer: To develop a comprehensive care plan that includes interventions
and expected outcomes.
8. Question: How should a nurse prioritize nursing diagnoses?
o Answer: By determining which issues are most critical to the patient’s safety
and wellbeing.
9. Question: What is the difference between short-term and long-term goals in
nursing care?
o Answer: Short-term goals are expected to be achieved in a short time, while
long-term goals take longer to accomplish.
10.Question: Which step follows the implementation phase in the nursing
process?
, Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems
11th Edition Test Bank
o Answer: Evaluation phase.
Delegation and Supervision
11. Question: What factors should a nurse consider when delegating tasks to
unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
o Answer: The complexity of the task, the patient’s condition, and the UAP's
training and experience.
12. Question: Which task is appropriate to delegate to a licensed
practical/vocational nurse (LPN/VN)?
o Answer: Administering medications to stable patients.
13. Question: Can a nurse delegate the task of performing a head-to-toe
assessment?
o Answer: No, that task should be performed by a registered nurse.
14. Question: What is the primary role of a nurse supervisor?
o Answer: To oversee nursing staff and ensure quality patient care delivery.
15. Question: When should a nurse intervene during a task delegated to another
nursing staff member?
o Answer: If the task is not being performed according to established protocols
or if patient safety is at risk.
Therapeutic Communication
16. Question: What communication technique involves summarizing what the
patient has said to ensure understanding?
o Answer: Reflection.
17. Question: How can a nurse create a therapeutic relationship with a patient?
o Answer: By being empathetic, respectful, and maintaining open lines of
communication.
18. Question: Why is active listening important in nursing practice?
o Answer: It helps build trust and understanding between the nurse and the
patient.
19. Question: What should a nurse do if a patient is expressing anger?
o Answer: Listen to the patient’s concerns without becoming defensive and
validate their feelings.
, Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems
11th Edition Test Bank
20. Question: In which situation should the nurse use silence during a
conversation with a patient?
o Answer: When allowing the patient time to process information or gather their
thoughts.
Cultural Competence
21. Question: What is cultural competence in nursing care?
o Answer: The ability to understand, respect, and effectively interact with people
from diverse backgrounds.
22.Question: How can a nurse demonstrate respect for a patient’s cultural
beliefs?
o Answer: By asking the patient about their cultural practices and considering
them in the care plan.
23.Question: Why is it essential for nurses to be aware of cultural differences in
health care?
o Answer: To provide appropriate and individualized care that respects each
patient’s values and beliefs.
24. Question: What should a nurse do if a patient wants to use alternative
medicine alongside traditional treatment?
o Answer: Coordinate care and discuss how both approaches can be safely
integrated.
25. Question: What is the nurse’s responsibility when caring for a patient
from a different cultural background?
o Answer: To assess cultural needs and provide care that is sensitive to those
needs.
Evidence-Based Practice
26. Question: What is evidence-based practice (EBP) in nursing?
o Answer: A problem-solving approach to decision-making that integrates the
best available research, clinical expertise, and patient values.
27.Question: What is a key component of EBP?
o Answer: Use of standardized guidelines and protocols based on research
findings.
28. Question: Why is keeping up with current research important for
nurses?
11th Edition Test Bank
1. Question: What is the primary purpose of the assessment phase of the
nursing process?
o Answer: To gather comprehensive data about the patient to identify health
problems and strengths.
2. Question: During which phase of the nursing process are nursing diagnoses
made?
o Answer: Diagnosis phase.
3. Question: Which term describes the specific, measurable outcomes expected
from nursing interventions?
o Answer: Patient goals.
4. Question: What is the primary focus of the implementation phase in the
nursing process?
o Answer: To execute the planned interventions to achieve the desired patient
outcomes.
5. Question: Why is ongoing evaluation important after implementing a nursing
care plan?
o Answer: To determine if the patient’s health outcomes are being met and to
make necessary adjustments to the plan.
6. Question: What is included in a well-written nursing diagnosis?
o Answer: The problem, its etiology, and defining characteristics.
7. Question: What is the purpose of the planning phase in the nursing process?
o Answer: To develop a comprehensive care plan that includes interventions
and expected outcomes.
8. Question: How should a nurse prioritize nursing diagnoses?
o Answer: By determining which issues are most critical to the patient’s safety
and wellbeing.
9. Question: What is the difference between short-term and long-term goals in
nursing care?
o Answer: Short-term goals are expected to be achieved in a short time, while
long-term goals take longer to accomplish.
10.Question: Which step follows the implementation phase in the nursing
process?
, Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems
11th Edition Test Bank
o Answer: Evaluation phase.
Delegation and Supervision
11. Question: What factors should a nurse consider when delegating tasks to
unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
o Answer: The complexity of the task, the patient’s condition, and the UAP's
training and experience.
12. Question: Which task is appropriate to delegate to a licensed
practical/vocational nurse (LPN/VN)?
o Answer: Administering medications to stable patients.
13. Question: Can a nurse delegate the task of performing a head-to-toe
assessment?
o Answer: No, that task should be performed by a registered nurse.
14. Question: What is the primary role of a nurse supervisor?
o Answer: To oversee nursing staff and ensure quality patient care delivery.
15. Question: When should a nurse intervene during a task delegated to another
nursing staff member?
o Answer: If the task is not being performed according to established protocols
or if patient safety is at risk.
Therapeutic Communication
16. Question: What communication technique involves summarizing what the
patient has said to ensure understanding?
o Answer: Reflection.
17. Question: How can a nurse create a therapeutic relationship with a patient?
o Answer: By being empathetic, respectful, and maintaining open lines of
communication.
18. Question: Why is active listening important in nursing practice?
o Answer: It helps build trust and understanding between the nurse and the
patient.
19. Question: What should a nurse do if a patient is expressing anger?
o Answer: Listen to the patient’s concerns without becoming defensive and
validate their feelings.
, Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems
11th Edition Test Bank
20. Question: In which situation should the nurse use silence during a
conversation with a patient?
o Answer: When allowing the patient time to process information or gather their
thoughts.
Cultural Competence
21. Question: What is cultural competence in nursing care?
o Answer: The ability to understand, respect, and effectively interact with people
from diverse backgrounds.
22.Question: How can a nurse demonstrate respect for a patient’s cultural
beliefs?
o Answer: By asking the patient about their cultural practices and considering
them in the care plan.
23.Question: Why is it essential for nurses to be aware of cultural differences in
health care?
o Answer: To provide appropriate and individualized care that respects each
patient’s values and beliefs.
24. Question: What should a nurse do if a patient wants to use alternative
medicine alongside traditional treatment?
o Answer: Coordinate care and discuss how both approaches can be safely
integrated.
25. Question: What is the nurse’s responsibility when caring for a patient
from a different cultural background?
o Answer: To assess cultural needs and provide care that is sensitive to those
needs.
Evidence-Based Practice
26. Question: What is evidence-based practice (EBP) in nursing?
o Answer: A problem-solving approach to decision-making that integrates the
best available research, clinical expertise, and patient values.
27.Question: What is a key component of EBP?
o Answer: Use of standardized guidelines and protocols based on research
findings.
28. Question: Why is keeping up with current research important for
nurses?
