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 (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Intervention (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Conflict Resolution (B)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (A)</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 (C)</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 (A)</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 (B)</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. (B)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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