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Medical-Surgical Nursing 8th Edition by Linton, Matteson
Full Test Bank
Chapter 01: Aspects of Medical-Surgical Nursing
Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Which item in a medical record provides direction for individualized care
    and assures the delivery of accurate, safe care through a definitive
    pathway that promotes the client\u2019s and the support persons\u2019 progress
    toward positive outcomes?
    a. Physician\u2019s orders
    b. Progress notes
    c. Nursing care plan
    d. Client health history
    ANS: C
    The nursing care plan provides direction for individualized care and assures the delivery of accurate,
    safe care through a definitive pathway that promotes the client\u2019s and the support persons\u2019 progress
    toward positive outcomes.
    DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension OBJ: 1 TOP: Nursing Care Plan
    KEY: Nursing Process Step: Planning
    MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. The nurse is performing behaviors and actions that assist clients and significant others in meeting their
    needs and the identified outcomes of the plan of care. Which term is correct for these nursing
    behaviors?
    a. Assessments
    b. Interventions
    c. Planning
    d. Evaluation
    ANS: B
    Caring interventions are those nursing behaviors and actions that assist clients and significant others in
    meeting their needs and the identified outcomes of the plan of care.
    DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: 1 TOP: Interventions
    KEY: Nursing Process Step: Planning
    MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. The nurse understands the importance of being answerable for all actions and the possibility of being
    called on to explain or justify them. Which term best describes this concept?
    a. Reliability<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    b. Maturity
    c. Accountability
    d. Liability
    ANS: C
    Accountability means that a person is answerable for his or her actions and may be called on to explain
    or justify them.
    DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: 1 TOP: Accountability
    KEY: Nursing Process Step: N\/A
    MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk
    MULTIPLE RESPONSE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Which modes of conflict resolution should be addressed when providing an inservice about conflict
      resolution? (Select all that apply.)
      a. Suppression
      b. Accommodation
      c. Compromise
      d. Avoidance
      e. Collaboration
      f. Competition
      ANS: B, C, D, E, F
      The modes of conflict resolution include accommodation, collaboration, compromise, avoidance, and
      competition.
      DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: 5 TOP: Conflict Resolution
      KEY: Nursing Process Step: N\/A MSC: NCLEX: N\/A<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Which characteristics describe an effective leader? (Select all that apply.)
      a. Effective communication
      b. Rigid rules and regulations
      c. Delegates appropriately
      d. Acts as a role model
      e. Consistently handles conflict
      f. Focuses on individual development
      ANS: A, C, D, E
      Characteristics of an effective leader include effective communication, consistency in managing
      conflict, knowledge and competency in all aspects of delivery of care, effective role model for staff,
      uses participatory approach in decision making, shows appreciation for a job well done, delegates
      work appropriately, sets objectives and guides staff, displays caring, understanding, and empathy for
      others, motivates and empowers others, is proactive and flexible, and focuses on team development.
      DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension OBJ: 5 TOP: Leadership
      KEY: Nursing Process Step: N\/A MSC: NCLEX: N\/A
      COMPLETION<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. _<\/em><\/strong> is defined as the process by which information is exchanged between individuals verbally,
      nonverbally, and\/or in writing or through information technology.
      ANS:
      Communication
      Communication is defined as the process by which information is exchanged between individuals
      verbally, nonverbally, and\/or in writing or through information technology.
      DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: 2 TOP: Communication
      KEY: Nursing Process Step: N\/A MSC: NCLEX: N\/A<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. _<\/em><\/strong> is the collection and processing of relevant data for the purpose of appraising the client\u2019s
      health status.
      ANS:
      Assessment
      Assessment is the collection and processing of relevant data for the purpose of appraising the client\u2019s
      health status.
      DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: 1 TOP: Assessment
      KEY: Nursing Process Step: N\/A MSC: NCLEX: N\/A<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. _<\/em><\/strong> is concerned with the ethical questions that arise in the context of health care.
      ANS:
      Bioethics
      Bioethics is concerned with the ethical questions that arise in the context of health care.
      DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: 3 TOP: Bioethics
      KEY: Nursing Process Step: N\/A MSC: NCLEX: N\/A
      Chapter 02: Medical-Surgical Practice Settings
      Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition
      MULTIPLE CHOICE<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. While a home health nurse is making the entry to a service assessment on a homebound patient, the
      spouse of the patient asks whether Medicare will cover the patient\u2019s ventilator therapy and insulin
      injections. Which response by the nurse is the best response?
      a. \u201cYes, Medicare will cover both the ventilator therapy and the insulin injections.\u201d
      b. \u201cNo, Medicare will not cover either of these ongoing therapies.\u201d
      c. \u201cMedicare will cover the ventilator therapy, but it does not cover the insulin
      injections.\u201d
      d. \u201cMedicare will cover the ongoing insulin therapy, but it does not cover a highly
      technical skill such as ventilator therapy.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      ANS: C
      Medicare will cover skilled nursing tasks such as ventilator therapy, but common tasks that can be
      taught to the family or the patient are not covered.
      DIF: Cognitive Level: Application OBJ: 3
      TOP: Medicare Coverage for Home Health
      KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
      MSC: NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. The wife of a patient asks the nurse whether her husband would be considered for placement in a
        skilled nursing care facility when he is discharged from the general hospital. The patient is incontinent,
        has mild dementia but is able to ambulate with a walker, and must have help to eat and dress himself.
        Which is the most appropriate response?
        a. \u201cYes, your husband would qualify for a skilled care facility because of his inability
        to feed and dress himself.\u201d
        b. \u201cNo, your husband\u2019s disabilities would not qualify him for a skilled facility.\u201d
        c. \u201cYes, your husband qualifies for placement in a skilled care facility because of his
        dementia.\u201d
        d. \u201cYes, anyone who is willing to pay can be placed in a skilled nursing facility.\u201d
        ANS: B
        Placement in a skilled nursing facility must be authorized by a physician. A clear need for
        rehabilitation must be evident, or severe deficits in self-care that have a potential for improvement and
        require the services of a registered nurse, a physical therapist, or a speech therapist must exist.
        DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis OBJ: 9
        TOP: Placement Qualifications for Skilled Nursing Facility
        KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
        MSC: NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. A nurse has noted that a newly admitted resident to an extended care facility stays in her room, does
        not take active part in activities, and leaves the meal table after having eaten very little. Which type of
        relocation response is the resident exhibiting?
        a. regression.
        b. social withdrawal.
        c. depersonalization.
        d. passive aggressive.
        ANS: B
        Social withdrawal is a frequent response to relocation.
        DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension OBJ: 10 TOP: Relocation Response
        KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
        MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity: Coping and Adaptation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. A nurse clarifies to a new patient in a rehabilitation center what rehabilitation means. Which statement
        made by the patient indicates a correct understanding?
        a. \u201cI will return to my previous level of functioning.\u201d
        b. \u201cI will be counseled into a new career.\u201d
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