Medical-Surgical Nursing Concepts
questions and approved answers (test
bank)
Client Safety - ANS>>Priority focus for professional nursing practice.
Holistic Client Needs - ANS>>Addressing all aspects of a client's well-being.
Medication Errors - ANS>>Mistakes in prescribing or administering medications.
Rapid Response Team (RRT) - ANS>>Group that intervenes in client deterioration.
Blood Pressure Monitoring - ANS>>Regular assessment of arterial pressure levels.
Client-Centered Care - ANS>>Care that respects client preferences and needs.
Cultural Influences - ANS>>Factors affecting health care based on culture.
Medication Reconciliation - ANS>>Comparing current medications to prescribed ones.
Autonomy - ANS>>Client's right to make informed decisions.
Informed Consent - ANS>>Client's agreement based on understanding information.
Teaching/Learning Process - ANS>>Method of educating clients about their care.
Client Engagement - ANS>>Encouraging active participation in health care.
Safety Initiatives - ANS>>Protocols aimed at preventing health care errors.
Client Needs Category - ANS>>Framework for prioritizing nursing care.
Physiological Integrity - ANS>>Maintaining bodily functions and health status.
Psychosocial Integrity - ANS>>Addressing emotional and social aspects of care.
Effective Communication - ANS>>Clear exchange of information between nurse and
client.
Client Empowerment - ANS>>Supporting clients to take charge of their health.
Health Care Errors - ANS>>Mistakes leading to client injury or harm.
, Documentation - ANS>>Recording client care and interventions accurately.
Basic Needs - ANS>>Fundamental requirements for client well-being.
Caregiver Hand Hygiene - ANS>>Practice of washing hands to prevent infection.
Client Orientation - ANS>>Familiarizing clients with their care environment.
National Client Safety Goals - ANS>>Standards aimed at improving patient safety.
Client Family Involvement - ANS>>Engaging family members in the client's care.
Health Care Provider Communication - ANS>>Interaction between client and health
care professionals.
Monitoring Vital Signs - ANS>>Regular checks of essential health indicators.
Client's Armband - ANS>>Identification tool to ensure correct patient care.
Veracity - ANS>>Providing accurate information to clients.
Fidelity - ANS>>Keeping promises made to clients.
Social Justice - ANS>>Treating clients fairly and equitably.
LGBTQ Communication - ANS>>Avoid assumptions; ask respectful questions.
Health Care Disparities - ANS>>Inequities in health care access and treatment.
SBAR - ANS>>Communication format: Situation, Background, Assessment,
Recommendation.
Background (SBAR) - ANS>>Relevant history and context for the situation.
Delegation - ANS>>Assigning tasks to others while maintaining accountability.
Supervision - ANS>>Monitoring and guiding delegated tasks effectively.
Quality Improvement (QI) - ANS>>Systematic efforts to enhance health care quality.
Magnet Status - ANS>>Recognition for excellence in nursing practices.
Interprofessional Collaboration - ANS>>Working together across disciplines for better
care.
Evidence-Based Care - ANS>>Using current best evidence in clinical decision-making.
questions and approved answers (test
bank)
Client Safety - ANS>>Priority focus for professional nursing practice.
Holistic Client Needs - ANS>>Addressing all aspects of a client's well-being.
Medication Errors - ANS>>Mistakes in prescribing or administering medications.
Rapid Response Team (RRT) - ANS>>Group that intervenes in client deterioration.
Blood Pressure Monitoring - ANS>>Regular assessment of arterial pressure levels.
Client-Centered Care - ANS>>Care that respects client preferences and needs.
Cultural Influences - ANS>>Factors affecting health care based on culture.
Medication Reconciliation - ANS>>Comparing current medications to prescribed ones.
Autonomy - ANS>>Client's right to make informed decisions.
Informed Consent - ANS>>Client's agreement based on understanding information.
Teaching/Learning Process - ANS>>Method of educating clients about their care.
Client Engagement - ANS>>Encouraging active participation in health care.
Safety Initiatives - ANS>>Protocols aimed at preventing health care errors.
Client Needs Category - ANS>>Framework for prioritizing nursing care.
Physiological Integrity - ANS>>Maintaining bodily functions and health status.
Psychosocial Integrity - ANS>>Addressing emotional and social aspects of care.
Effective Communication - ANS>>Clear exchange of information between nurse and
client.
Client Empowerment - ANS>>Supporting clients to take charge of their health.
Health Care Errors - ANS>>Mistakes leading to client injury or harm.
, Documentation - ANS>>Recording client care and interventions accurately.
Basic Needs - ANS>>Fundamental requirements for client well-being.
Caregiver Hand Hygiene - ANS>>Practice of washing hands to prevent infection.
Client Orientation - ANS>>Familiarizing clients with their care environment.
National Client Safety Goals - ANS>>Standards aimed at improving patient safety.
Client Family Involvement - ANS>>Engaging family members in the client's care.
Health Care Provider Communication - ANS>>Interaction between client and health
care professionals.
Monitoring Vital Signs - ANS>>Regular checks of essential health indicators.
Client's Armband - ANS>>Identification tool to ensure correct patient care.
Veracity - ANS>>Providing accurate information to clients.
Fidelity - ANS>>Keeping promises made to clients.
Social Justice - ANS>>Treating clients fairly and equitably.
LGBTQ Communication - ANS>>Avoid assumptions; ask respectful questions.
Health Care Disparities - ANS>>Inequities in health care access and treatment.
SBAR - ANS>>Communication format: Situation, Background, Assessment,
Recommendation.
Background (SBAR) - ANS>>Relevant history and context for the situation.
Delegation - ANS>>Assigning tasks to others while maintaining accountability.
Supervision - ANS>>Monitoring and guiding delegated tasks effectively.
Quality Improvement (QI) - ANS>>Systematic efforts to enhance health care quality.
Magnet Status - ANS>>Recognition for excellence in nursing practices.
Interprofessional Collaboration - ANS>>Working together across disciplines for better
care.
Evidence-Based Care - ANS>>Using current best evidence in clinical decision-making.
