TEST BANK FOR UNDERSTANDING MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING, 2015 5TH EDITION

Chapter 1. Critical Thinking and the Nursing Process Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. ____ 1. After receiving morning report, which patient should the licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) assess first? a. A patient who needs discharge teaching b. A patient who needs assistance to ambulate c. A patient who states, “No one cares about me.” d. A patient who has a temperature of 106°F (41.1°C) ____ 2. During a class discussion, two nursing students demonstrated intellectual courage. What action did the nursing students perform? a. Considered being in the other person’s situation b. Expected proof that the use of restraints is safe c. Conducted additional research on the use of restraints in patient care d. Listened to each other’s point of view regarding the use of patient restraints ____ 3. The nursing staff is planning a celebratory dinner and cake for a newly licensed practical nurse. Which of the new nurse’s human needs is supported by these actions? a. Self-esteem b. Physiological c. Self-actualization d. Safety and security ____ 4. A patient with a newly fractured femur reports a pain level of 8/10, and analgesic medication is not due for another 50 minutes. Which actions should the nurse take? a. Reposition the patient. b. Give the medication in 30 minutes. c. Notify the registered nurse (RN) or physician. d. Tell the patient it is too early for pain medication. ____ 5. The nursing instructor is planning a teaching session on critical thinking for students. What should the instructor say when explaining critical thinking? a. “Collect data concerning the patient’s problem.” b. “Think of different ways to help relieve a patient’s problem.” c. “Determine if an action worked to eliminate a patient problem.” d. “Use knowledge and skills to make the best decision for patient care.” ____ 6. The nurse is planning care and setting goals for a newly admitted patient. Who should the nurse include when conducting these nursing actions? a. Patient b. Nurse manager c. Patient’s family members d. Patient’s health care provider (HCP) ____ 7. While caring for a patient 4 hours after a surgical procedure, the LPN/LVN notes serosanguineous drainage on the patient’s dressing. Which statement should the nurse use to document the finding?