Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts for
Interprofessional Collaborative Care10th
Edition– Lewis, Bucher, Harding, Kwong
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1. A nurse caring for a hospitalized adult client understands that
interprofessional collaborative care primarily aims to:
A. Reduce nursing workload
B. Improve communication among nurses only
C. Enhance patient outcomes through shared decision-making
D. Eliminate duplication of documentation
Correct Answer: C
Interprofessional collaboration focuses on shared expertise and
coordinated decision-making to improve patient outcomes.
2. Which factor most increases a hospitalized patient’s risk for
hospital-acquired infection?
A. Use of oral medications
B. Short hospital stay
C. Presence of invasive devices
D. Daily ambulation
,Correct Answer: C
Invasive devices such as catheters and IV lines bypass natural defenses
and increase infection risk.
3. When assessing pain in an adult patient, the nurse should
prioritize which principle?
A. Pain is expected after procedures
B. Vital signs are the most reliable indicator
C. The patient’s self-report is the most reliable measure
D. Behavioral cues are always accurate
Correct Answer: C
Pain is subjective, and the patient’s self-report is the gold standard for
assessment.
4. Which nursing action best prevents deep vein thrombosis in a
postoperative patient?
A. Limiting fluid intake
B. Encouraging early ambulation
C. Maintaining bed rest
D. Applying warm compresses
Correct Answer: B
Early ambulation promotes venous return and reduces venous stasis,
lowering DVT risk.
, 5. A patient with chronic illness expresses difficulty coping. What is
the nurse’s priority response?
A. Provide reassurance
B. Refer immediately to psychiatry
C. Assess coping strategies and support systems
D. Change the care plan
Correct Answer: C
Assessment of coping mechanisms and support is essential before
planning interventions.
6. Which laboratory value most indicates impaired kidney function?
A. Hemoglobin 13 g/dL
B. Sodium 140 mEq/L
C. Creatinine 2.1 mg/dL
D. Potassium 4.0 mEq/L
Correct Answer: C
Elevated creatinine reflects reduced glomerular filtration and kidney
dysfunction.
7. A nurse evaluates a patient’s oxygenation by monitoring which
parameter first?
A. Blood pressure
B. Respiratory rate
C. Urine output
D. Skin temperature
, Correct Answer: B
Respiratory rate is a sensitive and early indicator of oxygenation
problems.
8. Which nursing intervention best promotes patient safety during
hospitalization?
A. Limiting patient mobility
B. Encouraging independence without supervision
C. Using standardized communication tools
D. Reducing family involvement
Correct Answer: C
Standardized communication tools reduce errors and improve safety.
9. A patient receiving opioids is at highest risk for which adverse
effect?
A. Hypertension
B. Respiratory depression
C. Hyperglycemia
D. Polyuria
Correct Answer: B
Opioids suppress the respiratory center, increasing the risk of respiratory
depression.
10. The nurse recognizes which sign as an early indicator of
hypovolemia?
Interprofessional Collaborative Care10th
Edition– Lewis, Bucher, Harding, Kwong
Questions And Correct Answers (Verified
Answers) Plus Rationales 2026 Q&A | Instant
Download Pdf
1. A nurse caring for a hospitalized adult client understands that
interprofessional collaborative care primarily aims to:
A. Reduce nursing workload
B. Improve communication among nurses only
C. Enhance patient outcomes through shared decision-making
D. Eliminate duplication of documentation
Correct Answer: C
Interprofessional collaboration focuses on shared expertise and
coordinated decision-making to improve patient outcomes.
2. Which factor most increases a hospitalized patient’s risk for
hospital-acquired infection?
A. Use of oral medications
B. Short hospital stay
C. Presence of invasive devices
D. Daily ambulation
,Correct Answer: C
Invasive devices such as catheters and IV lines bypass natural defenses
and increase infection risk.
3. When assessing pain in an adult patient, the nurse should
prioritize which principle?
A. Pain is expected after procedures
B. Vital signs are the most reliable indicator
C. The patient’s self-report is the most reliable measure
D. Behavioral cues are always accurate
Correct Answer: C
Pain is subjective, and the patient’s self-report is the gold standard for
assessment.
4. Which nursing action best prevents deep vein thrombosis in a
postoperative patient?
A. Limiting fluid intake
B. Encouraging early ambulation
C. Maintaining bed rest
D. Applying warm compresses
Correct Answer: B
Early ambulation promotes venous return and reduces venous stasis,
lowering DVT risk.
, 5. A patient with chronic illness expresses difficulty coping. What is
the nurse’s priority response?
A. Provide reassurance
B. Refer immediately to psychiatry
C. Assess coping strategies and support systems
D. Change the care plan
Correct Answer: C
Assessment of coping mechanisms and support is essential before
planning interventions.
6. Which laboratory value most indicates impaired kidney function?
A. Hemoglobin 13 g/dL
B. Sodium 140 mEq/L
C. Creatinine 2.1 mg/dL
D. Potassium 4.0 mEq/L
Correct Answer: C
Elevated creatinine reflects reduced glomerular filtration and kidney
dysfunction.
7. A nurse evaluates a patient’s oxygenation by monitoring which
parameter first?
A. Blood pressure
B. Respiratory rate
C. Urine output
D. Skin temperature
, Correct Answer: B
Respiratory rate is a sensitive and early indicator of oxygenation
problems.
8. Which nursing intervention best promotes patient safety during
hospitalization?
A. Limiting patient mobility
B. Encouraging independence without supervision
C. Using standardized communication tools
D. Reducing family involvement
Correct Answer: C
Standardized communication tools reduce errors and improve safety.
9. A patient receiving opioids is at highest risk for which adverse
effect?
A. Hypertension
B. Respiratory depression
C. Hyperglycemia
D. Polyuria
Correct Answer: B
Opioids suppress the respiratory center, increasing the risk of respiratory
depression.
10. The nurse recognizes which sign as an early indicator of
hypovolemia?
