MedSurg Domain 3: Professional Role Welcome to your MedSurg Domain 3: Professional Role 1. MedSurg: Professional Role A medical-surgical nurse is participating in a research study. Which of the following actions is most critical to maintaining ethical standards in clinical research? Ensuring all participants have health insurance Distributing questionnaires anonymously Obtaining informed consent from participants Publishing results within a year of study completion None 2. MedSurg: Professional Role When delegating tasks to a nursing assistant, which factor must a medical-surgical nurse consider first? The complexity of the task The personal preferences of the nursing assistant The cost-effectiveness of the delegation The employment status of the nursing assistant None 3. MedSurg: Professional Role Which action best demonstrates a nurse's commitment to advocacy during end-of-life care? Administering prescribed medications accurately Ensuring the patient's comfort and honoring their treatment preferences Documenting care accurately in the medical record Consulting with a bioethicist on all end-of-life cases None 4. MedSurg: Professional Role What is the primary role of a medical-surgical nurse when serving on a hospital ethics committee? To determine the legal aspects of ethical cases To provide nursing perspectives on patient care issues To lead discussions and make final decisions on ethical cases To document the outcomes of ethical reviews None 5. MedSurg: Professional Role A nurse is educating a patient about their new diagnosis of diabetes. Which teaching method is most likely to ensure patient understanding and compliance? Providing detailed written instructions only Offering a one-time group education session Tailoring the education to the patient's learning style Recommending online resources exclusively None 6. MedSurg: Professional Role Which of the following best describes a nurse's role in informed consent? Diagnosing the patient's condition Explaining the risks and benefits of the treatment Witnessing the patient's signature on the consent form Deciding the appropriate treatment for the patient None 7. MedSurg: Professional Role What is the most appropriate action for a nurse when encountering an ethical dilemma involving patient care? Consult the hospital's legal department immediately Seek guidance from senior nursing staff or an ethics committee Make a decision based on personal ethical beliefs Ignore the dilemma if it does not violate hospital policy None 8. MedSurg: Professional Role When implementing evidence-based practice, what is the first step a medical-surgical nurse should take? Evaluate the outcomes of implemented changes Identify clinical questions in need of investigation Attend workshops and seminars on recent research Apply research findings directly to patient care None 9. MedSurg: Professional Role How should a nurse respond when a patient expresses a desire to leave the hospital against medical advice (AM A) Immediately discharge the patient to avoid liability Persuade the patient to stay by any means necessary Document the patient's decision and inform the physician Ignore the patient's request as it is not legally binding None 10. MedSurg: Professional Role Which competency is essential for a nurse leading a multidisciplinary team? Ability to perform advanced medical procedures Expertise in all areas of medicine Strong leadership and communication skills Proficiency in medical billing and coding None 11. MedSurg: Professional Role What should a nurse prioritize when discussing care plans with patients and their families? The family's knowledge about medical jargon Ensuring the discussion is brief and concise Communicating in a manner that is understandable to the patient and family Promoting the most advanced treatment options available None 12. MedSurg: Professional Role In which situation is a medical-surgical nurse demonstrating advocacy? Reporting a coworker's non-compliance with hand hygiene protocols Implementing hospital policies without question Following a physician's orders exactly as written Allowing a patient to decide whether to undergo a risky procedure None 13. MedSurg: Professional Role A nurse is preparing to present a case study at a conference. What is the most important aspect to consider for an effective presentation? The use of complex medical terms to demonstrate expertise The time allotted for the entire presentation The clarity and relevance of the information to the audience The number of slides in the presentation None 14. MedSurg: Professional Role When a medical error occurs, what is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take? Cover up the error to protect the hospital's reputation Report the error to the appropriate authorities within the hospital Discuss the error only with the patient involved Wait for a supervisor to notice the error None 15. MedSurg: Professional Role A nurse is involved in a case where a patient refuses life-saving treatment due to cultural beliefs. What is the nurse's best approach to this situation? Disregard the patient's beliefs and administer treatment Try to coerce the patient into accepting treatment Respect the patient's decision and provide support Transfer the patient to another facility None 1 out of 15 Time is Up! Time's up
