Test Bank - Medical-Surgical Nursing: Focus on Clinical Judgment, 3rd Edition (Honan, 2024), Chapter 1-55 | All Chapters

Test Bank - Medical-Surgical Nursing: Focus on Clinical
Judgment, 3rd Edition (Honan, 2024), Chapter 1-55 | All
Chapters


Table of Contents / Chapters Overview



• Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing and Clinical Judgment

• Evidence-Based Practice and Patient Safety

• Health Promotion and Patient Education

• Pain Management

• Infection Prevention and Control

• Inflammation and Immune Response

• Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

• Perioperative Nursing Care

• Nursing Care of Patients with Shock

• End-of-Life Care and Palliative Care

• Care of Patients with Cancer

• Hematologic Disorders

• Nursing Care of Patients with Immune Disorders

• Nursing Care of Patients with HIV/AIDS

,• Nursing Care of Patients with Upper Respiratory Disorders

• Lower Respiratory Disorders

• Nursing Care of Patients with Cardiac Disorders

• Hypertension and Vascular Disorders

• Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathies

• Dysrhythmias and Conduction Problems

• Nursing Care of Patients with Hematologic and Lymphatic Disorders

• Nursing Care of Patients with Digestive and Gastrointestinal Disorders

• Gallbladder, Liver, and Pancreatic Disorders

• Nutritional Disorders and Obesity

• Nursing Care of Patients with Renal Disorders

• Urinary Tract Disorders

• Reproductive System Disorders

• Sexually Transmitted Infections

• Breast Disorders and Breast Cancer

• Nursing Care of Patients with Musculoskeletal Disorders

• Connective Tissue Disorders (e.g., Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus)

• Nursing Care of Patients with Neurologic Disorders

• Seizure Disorders and Head Injury

• Spinal Cord Injury and Neurogenic Shock

• Nursing Care of Patients with Endocrine Disorders

• Diabetes Mellitus

• Pituitary and Adrenal Disorders

,• Thyroid and Parathyroid Disorders

• Nursing Care of Patients with Eye Disorders

• Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders

• Burns and Thermal Injuries

• Emergency Nursing and Disaster Preparedness

• Trauma Nursing Care

• Nursing Care of Patients with Skin Disorders

• Pressure Injury Prevention and Wound Care

• Perioperative and Postoperative Complications

• Nursing Care for Organ Transplant Recipients

• Immunosuppressive Therapy

• Nursing Care for Older Adults

• Polypharmacy and Geriatric Syndromes

• Chronic Illness and Disability

• Rehabilitation and Restorative Care

• Community-Based Medical-Surgical Nursing

• Legal and Ethical Issues in Adult Nursing

• Leadership and Management in Medical-Surgical Nursing




1. A patient with chronic heart failure reports a sudden weight gain of 3
pounds in 24 hours. What is the nurse’s priority action?
A. Teach the patient about dietary restrictions
B. Reassure the patient that this is normal

, C. Notify the healthcare provider immediately
D. Encourage increased fluid intake
A sudden weight gain indicates fluid retention and possible worsening
heart failure, requiring prompt medical evaluation.

2. Which finding indicates a need for further teaching for a patient with a new
colostomy?
A. The stoma is pink and moist
B. The patient cleanses the stoma with alcohol
C. The patient empties the pouch when it’s one-third full
D. The patient measures the stoma regularly
Alcohol dries and irritates the stoma; mild soap and water should be used
instead.

3. A patient receiving IV heparin develops blood in the urine. What is the
nurse’s best action?
A. Continue infusion at the same rate
B. Flush the line to ensure patency
C. Stop the heparin infusion and notify the provider
D. Administer aspirin for pain relief
Hematuria may indicate bleeding due to over-anticoagulation; the
infusion should be stopped.

4. Which electrolyte imbalance is expected in a patient with prolonged
vomiting?
A. Hyperkalemia
B. Hypernatremia