Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-
Surgical Nursing
16th Edition
• Author(s)Janice L. Hinkle; Kerry H.
Cheever; Kristen J. Overbaugh; Carolyn E.
Bradley
TEST BANK
Question 1
A nurse is caring for several patients on a medical-surgical unit.
Which action best demonstrates professional nursing practice?
A. Completing tasks independently without communicating
with the health care team
B. Using evidence-based interventions while coordinating care
with interdisciplinary providers
C. Following unit routines regardless of patient preferences
,D. Delegating all patient education responsibilities to assistive
personnel
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing practice involves collaboration,
communication, accountability, and the use of evidence-based
interventions to provide safe, patient-centered care.
Coordinating with interdisciplinary providers promotes
continuity and quality of care. Completing tasks without
communication can compromise safety. Ignoring patient
preferences violates patient-centered care principles. Patient
education is a nursing responsibility and should not be
delegated entirely.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice, Chapter 1
Question 2
A nurse is explaining the concept of patient-centered care to a
newly licensed nurse. Which statement by the new nurse
indicates understanding?
A. “Care should primarily focus on the physician’s treatment
plan.”
B. “The patient’s preferences and values should guide clinical
decisions.”
,C. “Standardized care plans eliminate the need for
individualized care.”
D. “Nurses should avoid involving family members in patient
care discussions.”
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Patient-centered care emphasizes respect for the patient’s
preferences, needs, and values while ensuring these guide
clinical decisions. Care is individualized rather than solely
provider-directed. Standardized plans should still be tailored to
the patient. Family involvement may be appropriate based on
patient wishes.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice, Chapter 1
Question 3
A nurse identifies a medication error before administering the
medication to a patient. What is the nurse’s priority action?
A. Discard the medication and take no further action
B. Administer the medication because the error was minor
C. Report the error according to agency policy
D. Ask another nurse to administer the medication
Correct Answer: C
, Rationale:
Reporting errors and near misses according to agency policy
supports patient safety and quality improvement initiatives.
Discarding the medication without reporting prevents system
evaluation and improvement. Administering the medication
despite an error jeopardizes safety. Asking another nurse to
administer the medication does not address the safety concern.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice, Chapter 1
Question 4
A nurse manager is teaching staff nurses about evidence-based
practice (EBP). Which example best reflects EBP?
A. Using interventions because they have always been
performed that way
B. Applying current research findings together with clinical
expertise and patient preferences
C. Relying only on physician recommendations for patient care
D. Following personal beliefs when planning nursing
interventions
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates current best evidence,
clinical expertise, and patient preferences to improve patient
Surgical Nursing
16th Edition
• Author(s)Janice L. Hinkle; Kerry H.
Cheever; Kristen J. Overbaugh; Carolyn E.
Bradley
TEST BANK
Question 1
A nurse is caring for several patients on a medical-surgical unit.
Which action best demonstrates professional nursing practice?
A. Completing tasks independently without communicating
with the health care team
B. Using evidence-based interventions while coordinating care
with interdisciplinary providers
C. Following unit routines regardless of patient preferences
,D. Delegating all patient education responsibilities to assistive
personnel
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing practice involves collaboration,
communication, accountability, and the use of evidence-based
interventions to provide safe, patient-centered care.
Coordinating with interdisciplinary providers promotes
continuity and quality of care. Completing tasks without
communication can compromise safety. Ignoring patient
preferences violates patient-centered care principles. Patient
education is a nursing responsibility and should not be
delegated entirely.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice, Chapter 1
Question 2
A nurse is explaining the concept of patient-centered care to a
newly licensed nurse. Which statement by the new nurse
indicates understanding?
A. “Care should primarily focus on the physician’s treatment
plan.”
B. “The patient’s preferences and values should guide clinical
decisions.”
,C. “Standardized care plans eliminate the need for
individualized care.”
D. “Nurses should avoid involving family members in patient
care discussions.”
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Patient-centered care emphasizes respect for the patient’s
preferences, needs, and values while ensuring these guide
clinical decisions. Care is individualized rather than solely
provider-directed. Standardized plans should still be tailored to
the patient. Family involvement may be appropriate based on
patient wishes.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice, Chapter 1
Question 3
A nurse identifies a medication error before administering the
medication to a patient. What is the nurse’s priority action?
A. Discard the medication and take no further action
B. Administer the medication because the error was minor
C. Report the error according to agency policy
D. Ask another nurse to administer the medication
Correct Answer: C
, Rationale:
Reporting errors and near misses according to agency policy
supports patient safety and quality improvement initiatives.
Discarding the medication without reporting prevents system
evaluation and improvement. Administering the medication
despite an error jeopardizes safety. Asking another nurse to
administer the medication does not address the safety concern.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice, Chapter 1
Question 4
A nurse manager is teaching staff nurses about evidence-based
practice (EBP). Which example best reflects EBP?
A. Using interventions because they have always been
performed that way
B. Applying current research findings together with clinical
expertise and patient preferences
C. Relying only on physician recommendations for patient care
D. Following personal beliefs when planning nursing
interventions
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates current best evidence,
clinical expertise, and patient preferences to improve patient
