17 Questions
What guides the medical-surgical nurses' practice?
Codes of Ethics
Where are some practice settings for the medical-surgical nurse?
Long-term Care Units
What defines clinical judgment according to the NCSBN?
Outcome of critical thinking and decision making
According to the Clinical Judgment Model, what is the first step in planning patient care?
Recognize cues
Why is clinical judgment considered a required competency for medical-surgical nurses?
Due to the increasingly complex client situations
How do medical-surgical nurses plan care for their patients?
By recognizing cues and analyzing them
Which of the following is NOT one of the five steps in the nursing process?
Intervention
According to the IOM competencies, which of the following is NOT a required competency for healthcare professionals?
Prioritize cost-effectiveness
Which of the following is NOT one of the QSEN competencies?
Conflict Resolution
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for success in medical-surgical nursing?
Advanced medical knowledge
Which of the following best describes the nursing process?
A decision-making process that requires critical thinking
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a medical-surgical nurse as a Manager of Care?
Performing clinical skills independently without supervision
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a medical-surgical nurse as a Provider of Care?
Prioritizing tasks and managing resources effectively
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a medical-surgical nurse as a Member of the Profession?
Performing clinical skills efficiently and effectively
Which of the following is a responsibility of a medical-surgical nurse across all three roles (Manager of Care, Provider of Care, and Member of the Profession)?
Advocating for clients and families
Based on the information provided, which of the following statements is TRUE about the role of a medical-surgical nurse?
As a Provider of Care, the nurse is responsible for prioritizing tasks and managing resources effectively.
Which of the following statements accurately describes the responsibilities of a medical-surgical nurse across all three roles (Manager of Care, Provider of Care, and Member of the Profession)?
Advocating for clients and families, conforming to professional standards, and participating in the community
Learn about the responsibilities of a medical-surgical nurse which include managing care, problem-solving, resource management, time management, effective communication, and advocacy for clients and their families.
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