Medical-Surgical Nursing Study Guide (QSEN Focus)
- Page 1
Nursing Concept:
Fluid and Electrolyte Balance: Understanding regulation of body fluids is critical in preventing
complications such as dehydration or overload.
QSEN Competencies:
Patient-Centered Care: Recognize the patient as the source of control.
Teamwork & Collaboration: Function effectively within nursing teams.
Evidence-Based Practice: Integrate best current evidence.
Quality Improvement: Use data to monitor outcomes.
Safety: Minimize risk of harm.
Informatics: Use information technology to support care.
1. A patient has fluid imbalance. What is the nurse’s priority action?
A. Assess vital signs and fluid status
B. Ignore symptoms
C. Restrict all fluids immediately
D. Delay intervention
Answer: A. Assessment is the first step in nursing care to determine severity.
2. A patient has fluid imbalance. What is the nurse’s priority action?
A. Assess vital signs and fluid status
B. Ignore symptoms
C. Restrict all fluids immediately
D. Delay intervention
Answer: A. Assessment is the first step in nursing care to determine severity.
3. A patient has fluid imbalance. What is the nurse’s priority action?
A. Assess vital signs and fluid status
B. Ignore symptoms
C. Restrict all fluids immediately
D. Delay intervention
Answer: A. Assessment is the first step in nursing care to determine severity.
4. A patient has fluid imbalance. What is the nurse’s priority action?
A. Assess vital signs and fluid status
B. Ignore symptoms
C. Restrict all fluids immediately
D. Delay intervention
Answer: A. Assessment is the first step in nursing care to determine severity.
5. A patient has fluid imbalance. What is the nurse’s priority action?
A. Assess vital signs and fluid status
B. Ignore symptoms
C. Restrict all fluids immediately
,D. Delay intervention
Answer: A. Assessment is the first step in nursing care to determine severity.
,Medical-Surgical Nursing Study Guide (QSEN Focus)
- Page 2
Nursing Concept:
Fluid and Electrolyte Balance: Understanding regulation of body fluids is critical in preventing
complications such as dehydration or overload.
QSEN Competencies:
Patient-Centered Care: Recognize the patient as the source of control.
Teamwork & Collaboration: Function effectively within nursing teams.
Evidence-Based Practice: Integrate best current evidence.
Quality Improvement: Use data to monitor outcomes.
Safety: Minimize risk of harm.
Informatics: Use information technology to support care.
6. A patient has fluid imbalance. What is the nurse’s priority action?
A. Assess vital signs and fluid status
B. Ignore symptoms
C. Restrict all fluids immediately
D. Delay intervention
Answer: A. Assessment is the first step in nursing care to determine severity.
7. A patient has fluid imbalance. What is the nurse’s priority action?
A. Assess vital signs and fluid status
B. Ignore symptoms
C. Restrict all fluids immediately
D. Delay intervention
Answer: A. Assessment is the first step in nursing care to determine severity.
8. A patient has fluid imbalance. What is the nurse’s priority action?
A. Assess vital signs and fluid status
B. Ignore symptoms
C. Restrict all fluids immediately
D. Delay intervention
Answer: A. Assessment is the first step in nursing care to determine severity.
9. A patient has fluid imbalance. What is the nurse’s priority action?
A. Assess vital signs and fluid status
B. Ignore symptoms
C. Restrict all fluids immediately
D. Delay intervention
Answer: A. Assessment is the first step in nursing care to determine severity.
10. A patient has fluid imbalance. What is the nurse’s priority action?
A. Assess vital signs and fluid status
B. Ignore symptoms
C. Restrict all fluids immediately
, D. Delay intervention
Answer: A. Assessment is the first step in nursing care to determine severity.
- Page 1
Nursing Concept:
Fluid and Electrolyte Balance: Understanding regulation of body fluids is critical in preventing
complications such as dehydration or overload.
QSEN Competencies:
Patient-Centered Care: Recognize the patient as the source of control.
Teamwork & Collaboration: Function effectively within nursing teams.
Evidence-Based Practice: Integrate best current evidence.
Quality Improvement: Use data to monitor outcomes.
Safety: Minimize risk of harm.
Informatics: Use information technology to support care.
1. A patient has fluid imbalance. What is the nurse’s priority action?
A. Assess vital signs and fluid status
B. Ignore symptoms
C. Restrict all fluids immediately
D. Delay intervention
Answer: A. Assessment is the first step in nursing care to determine severity.
2. A patient has fluid imbalance. What is the nurse’s priority action?
A. Assess vital signs and fluid status
B. Ignore symptoms
C. Restrict all fluids immediately
D. Delay intervention
Answer: A. Assessment is the first step in nursing care to determine severity.
3. A patient has fluid imbalance. What is the nurse’s priority action?
A. Assess vital signs and fluid status
B. Ignore symptoms
C. Restrict all fluids immediately
D. Delay intervention
Answer: A. Assessment is the first step in nursing care to determine severity.
4. A patient has fluid imbalance. What is the nurse’s priority action?
A. Assess vital signs and fluid status
B. Ignore symptoms
C. Restrict all fluids immediately
D. Delay intervention
Answer: A. Assessment is the first step in nursing care to determine severity.
5. A patient has fluid imbalance. What is the nurse’s priority action?
A. Assess vital signs and fluid status
B. Ignore symptoms
C. Restrict all fluids immediately
,D. Delay intervention
Answer: A. Assessment is the first step in nursing care to determine severity.
,Medical-Surgical Nursing Study Guide (QSEN Focus)
- Page 2
Nursing Concept:
Fluid and Electrolyte Balance: Understanding regulation of body fluids is critical in preventing
complications such as dehydration or overload.
QSEN Competencies:
Patient-Centered Care: Recognize the patient as the source of control.
Teamwork & Collaboration: Function effectively within nursing teams.
Evidence-Based Practice: Integrate best current evidence.
Quality Improvement: Use data to monitor outcomes.
Safety: Minimize risk of harm.
Informatics: Use information technology to support care.
6. A patient has fluid imbalance. What is the nurse’s priority action?
A. Assess vital signs and fluid status
B. Ignore symptoms
C. Restrict all fluids immediately
D. Delay intervention
Answer: A. Assessment is the first step in nursing care to determine severity.
7. A patient has fluid imbalance. What is the nurse’s priority action?
A. Assess vital signs and fluid status
B. Ignore symptoms
C. Restrict all fluids immediately
D. Delay intervention
Answer: A. Assessment is the first step in nursing care to determine severity.
8. A patient has fluid imbalance. What is the nurse’s priority action?
A. Assess vital signs and fluid status
B. Ignore symptoms
C. Restrict all fluids immediately
D. Delay intervention
Answer: A. Assessment is the first step in nursing care to determine severity.
9. A patient has fluid imbalance. What is the nurse’s priority action?
A. Assess vital signs and fluid status
B. Ignore symptoms
C. Restrict all fluids immediately
D. Delay intervention
Answer: A. Assessment is the first step in nursing care to determine severity.
10. A patient has fluid imbalance. What is the nurse’s priority action?
A. Assess vital signs and fluid status
B. Ignore symptoms
C. Restrict all fluids immediately
, D. Delay intervention
Answer: A. Assessment is the first step in nursing care to determine severity.
