Test Bank - Medical Surgical Nursing, 9th Edition All Chapters Covered -

Chapter 01: Overview of Professional Nursing Concepts for Medical-Surgical Nursing Ignatavicius: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 9th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A new registered nurse is working with a preceptor on a medical-surgical unit. The preceptor advises the new registered nurse that which is the priority when working as a professional registered nurse? a. Attending to holistic patient needs b. Ensuring patient safety c. Not making medication errors d. Providing patient-focused care ANSWER:B All actions are appropriate for the professional registered nurse. However, ensuring patient safety is the priority. Health care errors have been widely reported for 25 years, many of which result in patient injury, death, and increased health care costs. There are several national and international organizations that have either recommended or mandated safety initiatives. Every registered nurse has the responsibility to guard the patient’s safety. The other actions are important for quality nursing, but they are not as vital as providing safety. Not making medication errors does provide safety, but is too narrow in scope to be the best answer. DIFFERENT: Understanding TOP: Integrated Process: Nursing Process: Intervention KEY: Patient safety MSC: Patient Needs Category: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Safety and Infection Control 2. A registered nurse is orienting a new patient and family to the medical-surgical unit. What information does the registered nurse provide to best help the patient promote his or her own safety? a. Encourage the patient and family to be active partners. b. Have the patient monitor hand hygiene