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TEST BANK FOR DAVIS ADVANTAGE FOR MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING MAKING
CONNECTIONS TO PRACTICE 2ND EDITION HOFFMAN
Chapter 1: Foundations for Medical-Surgical Nursing .................................................................................................. 3
Chapter 2: Interprofessional Collaboration and Care Coordination ............................................................................. 18
Chapter 3: Cultural Considerations............................................................................................................................. 34
Chapter 4: Ethical Concepts....................................................................................................................................... 50
Chapter 5: Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues ...................................................................................................... 65
Chapter 6: Geriatric Implications for Medical-Surgical Nursing ................................................................................... 80
Chapter 7: Oxygen Therapy Management ................................................................................................................. 94
Chapter 8: Fluid and Electrolyte Management.......................................................................................................... 112
Chapter 9: Acid-Base Balance ................................................................................................................................. 132
Chapter 10: Overview of Infusion Therapies............................................................................................................. 150
Chapter 11: Pain Management................................................................................................................................. 166
Chapter 12: Complementary and Alternative Care Initiatives.................................................................................... 183
Chapter 13: Overview of Cancer Care...................................................................................................................... 199
Chapter 14: Overview of Shock and Sepsis ............................................................................................................. 217
Chapter 15: Priorities for the Preoperative Patient.................................................................................................... 236
Chapter 16: Priorities for the Intraoperative Patient .................................................................................................. 250
Chapter 17: Priorities for the Postoperative Patient .................................................................................................. 267
Chapter 18: Assessment of Immune Function .......................................................................................................... 282
Chapter 19: Coordinating Care for Patients With Connective Tissue Disorders ........................................................ 298
Chapter 20: Coordinating Care for Patients With Immune Disorders ........................................................................ 316
Chapter 21: Coordinating Care for Patients with Multidrug-Resistant Organism InfectiousDisorders........................ 333
Chapter 22: Coordinating Care for Patients With HIV ............................................................................................... 349
Chapter 23: Assessment of Respiratory Function..................................................................................................... 367
Chapter 24: Coordinating Care for Patients With Infectious Respiratory Disorders ................................................... 386
Chapter 25: Coordinating Care for Patients With Upper Airway Disorders ................................................................ 421
Chapter 26: Coordinating Care for Patients With Lower Airway Disorders ................................................................ 437
Chapter 27: Coordinating Care for Critically Ill Patients With Respiratory Dysfunction .............................................. 459
Chapter 28: Assessment of Cardiovascular Function ............................................................................................... 478
Chapter 29: Coordinating Care for Patients With Cardiac Dysrhythmia .................................................................... 492
Chapter 30: Coordinating Care for Patients With Cardiac Disorders ......................................................................... 508
Chapter 31: Coordinating Care for Patients With Vascular Disorders ....................................................................... 525
Chapter 32: Coordinating Care for Critically Ill Patients With Cardiovascular Dysfunction ........................................ 542
Chapter 33: Assessment of Hematological Function ................................................................................................ 559
Chapter 34: Coordinating Care for Patients With Hematological Disorders .............................................................. 573
Chapter 35: Assessment of Neurological Function ................................................................................................... 591
Chapter 37: Coordinating Care for Patients With Spinal Cord Disorders................................................................... 622
Chapter 38: Coordinating Care for Patients With Peripheral Nervous System Disorders .......................................... 638
Chapter 39: Coordinating Care for Critically Ill Patients With Neurological Dysfunction ............................................ 653
Chapter 40: Assessment of Endocrine Function ....................................................................................................... 669
Chapter 41: Coordinating Care for Patients With Pituitary Disorders ........................................................................ 683
Chapter 42: Coordinating Care for Patients With Adrenal Disorders ......................................................................... 699
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,Chapter 43: Coordinating Care for Patients With Thyroid and Parathyroid Disorders ............................................... 714
Chapter 44: Coordinating Care for Patients With Diabetes Mellitus .......................................................................... 729
Chapter 45: Assessment of Visual Function ............................................................................................................. 745
Chapter 46: Coordinating Care for Patients With Visual Disorders ........................................................................... 759
Chapter 47: Assessment of Auditory Function .......................................................................................................... 775
Chapter 48: Coordinating Care for Patients With Hearing Disorders ........................................................................ 790
Chapter 49: Assessment of Integumentary Function ................................................................................................ 806
Chapter 50: Coordinating Care for Patients With Skin Disorders .............................................................................. 821
Chapter 51: Coordinating Care for Patients With Burns............................................................................................ 836
Chapter 52: Assessment of Musculoskeletal Function ............................................................................................. 853
Chapter 53: Coordinating Care for Patients With Musculoskeletal Disorders ............................................................ 867
Chapter 54: Coordinating Care for Patients With Musculoskeletal Trauma............................................................... 883
Chapter 55: Assessment of Gastrointestinal Function .............................................................................................. 897
Chapter 56: Coordinating Care for Patients With Oral and Esophageal Disorders .................................................... 910
Chapter 57: Coordinating Care for Patients With Stomach Disorders ....................................................................... 924
Chapter 58: Coordinating Care for Patients With Intestinal Disorders ....................................................................... 937
Chapter 59: Coordinating Care for Patients With Hepatic Disorders ......................................................................... 955
Chapter 60: Coordinating Care for Patients With Biliary and Pancreatic Disorders ................................................... 971
Chapter 61: Assessment of Renal and Urinary Function .......................................................................................... 987
Chapter 62: Coordinating Care for Patients With Renal Disorders.......................................................................... 1001
Chapter 63: Coordinating Care for Patients With Urinary Disorders........................................................................ 1019
Chapter 64: Assessment of Reproductive Function ................................................................................................ 1037
Chapter 65: Coordinating Care for Female Patients With Reproductive and Breast Disorders ............................... 1053
Chapter 66: Coordinating Care for Male Patients With Reproductive and Breast Disorders .................................... 1071
Chapter 67: Coordinating Care for Patients With Sexually Transmitted Infection .................................................... 1089
Chapter 68: Managing Care for the Adult Patient With Obesity .............................................................................. 1104
Chapter 70: Emergency, Trauma, and Environmental Injuries ................................................................................ 1139
Chapter 71: Mass Casualty and Disaster Preparedness ........................................................................................ 1157




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, Chapter 1: Foundations for Medical-Surgical Nursing

Multiple Choice

Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

1. The medical-surgical nurse identifies a clinical practice issue and wants to determine if there is
sufficient evidence to support a change in practice. Which type of study provides the strongest
evidence to support a practice change?
1) Randomized control study
2) Quasi-experimental study
3) Case-control study
4) Cohort study
2. The medical-surgical unit recently implemented a patient-centered care model. Which action
implemented by the nurse supports this model?
1) Evaluating care
2) Assessing needs
3) Diagnosing problems
4) Providing compassion
3. Which action should the nurse implement when providing patient care in order to support The Joint
Commission9s (TJC) National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG)?
1) Silencing a cardiorespiratory monitor
2) Identifying each patient using one source
3) Determining patient safety issues upon admission
4) Decreasing the amount of pain medication administered
4. Which interprofessional role does the nurse often assume when providing patient care in an
acute care setting?
1) Social worker
2) Client advocate
3) Care coordinator
4) Massage therapist
5. The medical-surgical nurse wants to determine if a policy change is needed for an identified clinical
problem.
Which is the first action the nurse should implement?
1) Developing a question
2) Disseminating the findings
3) Conducting a review of the literature
4) valuating outcomes of practice change

6. The nurse is evaluating the level of evidence found during a recent review of the literature. Which
evidence carries the lowest level of support for a practice change?
1) Level IV
2) Level V
3) Level VI
4) Level VII
7. The nurse is reviewing evidence from a quasi-experimental research study. Which level of
evidence should the nurse identify for this research study?
1) Level I
2) Level II
3) Level III
4) Level IV
8. Which level of evidence should the nurse identify when reviewing evidence from a single descriptive
research study?
1) Level IV
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2) Level V
3) Level VI
4) Level VII

9. Which statement should the nurse make when communicating the <S= in the SBAR approach for
effective
communication?
1) <The patient presented to the emergency department at 0200 with lower left abdominal
pain.=
2) <The patient rated the pain upon admission as a 9 on a 10-point numeric scale.=
3) <The patient has no significant issues in the medical history.=
4) <The patient was given a prescribed opioid analgesic at 0300.=

10. The staff nurse is communicating with the change nurse about the change of status of the patient.
The nurse would begin her communication with which statement if correctly using the SBAR
format?
1) <The patient9s heartrate is 110.=
2) <I think this patient needs to be transferred to the critical care unit.=
3) <The patient is a 68-year-old male patient admitted last night.=
4) <The patient is complaining of chest pain.=
11. Which nursing action exemplifies the Quality and Safety Education for Nursing (QSEN)
competency of safety?
1) Advocating for a patient who is experiencing pain
2) Considering the patient9s culture when planning care
3) Evaluating patient learning style prior to implementing discharge instructions
4) Assessing the right drug prior to administering a prescribed patient medication
12. Which type of nursing is the root of all other nursing practice areas?
1) Pediatric nursing
2) Geriatric nursing
3) Medical-surgical nursing
4) Mental health-psychiatric nursing
13. Which did the Nursing Executive Center of The Advisory Board identify as an academic-practice
gap for new graduate nurses?
1) Patient advocacy
2) Patient education
3) Disease pathophysiology
4) Therapeutic communication
14. Which statement regarding the use of the nursing process in clinical practice is accurate?
1) <The nursing process is closely related to clinical decision-making.=
2) <The nursing process is used by all members of the interprofessional team to plan care.=
3) <The nursing process has 4 basic steps: assessment, planning, implementation,
evaluation.=
4) <The nursing process is being replaced by the implementation of evidence-based practice.=
15. Which is the basis of nursing care practices and protocols?
1) Assessment
2) Evaluation
3) Diagnosis
4) Research
16. Which is a common theme regarding patient dissatisfaction related to care provided in the hospital
setting?
1) Space in hospital rooms
2) Medications received to treat pain
3) Time spent with the health-care team
4) Poor quality food received from dietary

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