Intro of a Medical-Surgical Nurse
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What guides the medical-surgical nurses' practice?

  • Law
  • Standards
  • Codes
  • Codes of Ethics (correct)

    • Where are some practice settings for the medical-surgical nurse?

  • Emergency Response Centers
  • Long-term Care Units (correct)
  • Patient's homes
  • Same-Day Surgery Centers

    • What defines clinical judgment according to the NCSBN?

  • Outcome of critical thinking and decision making (correct)
  • Evidence-based solutions based solely on client opinion
  • Decision making based on intuition
  • Use of technology for assessment

    • According to the Clinical Judgment Model, what is the first step in planning patient care?

    <p>Recognize cues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is clinical judgment considered a required competency for medical-surgical nurses?

    <p>Due to the increasingly complex client situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do medical-surgical nurses plan care for their patients?

    <p>By recognizing cues and analyzing them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the five steps in the nursing process?

    <p>Intervention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the IOM competencies, which of the following is NOT a required competency for healthcare professionals?

    <p>Prioritize cost-effectiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the QSEN competencies?

    <p>Conflict Resolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a requirement for success in medical-surgical nursing?

    <p>Advanced medical knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the nursing process?

    <p>A decision-making process that requires critical thinking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a medical-surgical nurse as a Manager of Care?

    <p>Performing clinical skills independently without supervision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a medical-surgical nurse as a Provider of Care?

    <p>Prioritizing tasks and managing resources effectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a medical-surgical nurse as a Member of the Profession?

    <p>Performing clinical skills efficiently and effectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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)?

    <p>Advocating for clients and families</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the information provided, which of the following statements is TRUE about the role of a medical-surgical nurse?

    <p>As a Provider of Care, the nurse is responsible for prioritizing tasks and managing resources effectively.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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)?

    <p>Advocating for clients and families, conforming to professional standards, and participating in the community</p> Signup and view all the answers

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