, Below is a set of 100 questions and answers based on the "Test Bank -
for Medical-Surgical Nursing: Focus on Clinical Judgment, Third
Edition" by Linda F. Honan, covering all chapters from 1 to 56. The
questions are designed to test various aspects of medical-surgical
nursing knowledge, including clinical judgment, pathophysiology,
nursing interventions, and patient management
**Chapter 1: Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing**
1. **Q:** What are the five steps of the nursing process?
**A:** Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation.
2. **Q:** Define clinical judgment in nursing practice.
**A:** Clinical judgment is the ability to make informed decisions about patient care based on
evidence, critical thinking, and experience.
3. **Q:** What is the primary role of a medical-surgical nurse?
**A:** To provide comprehensive care to adult patients with a wide range of health conditions and to
manage complex care needs through evidence-based practice.
4. **Q:** Describe the importance of critical thinking in nursing.
**A:** Critical thinking allows nurses to analyze complex situations, make informed decisions, and
ensure safe, effective patient care.
#### **Chapter 2: Evidence-Based Practice**
5. **Q:** What are the steps of evidence-based practice (EBP)?
**A:** Ask, Acquire, Appraise, Apply, Assess.
6. **Q:** Why is evidence-based practice important in nursing?