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
Which statement best describes professional nursing practice?
A. It is primarily focused on carrying out physician orders
B. It integrates art and science to promote patient-centered
care
C. It is limited to acute care hospital settings
D. It focuses mainly on disease treatment rather than
prevention
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale:
Professional nursing practice combines both scientific
knowledge and the art of caring to deliver holistic, patient-
centered care. Option A is incorrect because nursing involves
independent judgment, not just following orders. Option C is
incorrect as nursing occurs across multiple settings. Option D is
incorrect because nursing includes prevention, health
promotion, and rehabilitation.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 2
A nurse is demonstrating accountability in practice. Which
action best reflects this principle?
A. Delegating all tasks to assistive personnel
B. Accepting responsibility for personal clinical decisions
C. Following orders without questioning
D. Avoiding documentation errors by omitting uncertain data
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Accountability involves being responsible for one’s own actions
and clinical decisions. Option A reflects delegation but not
,accountability. Option C neglects critical thinking. Option D is
unsafe and unethical; accurate documentation is essential.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
Which factor most significantly influences a patient’s role as a
consumer of health care?
A. Hospital staffing levels
B. Patient’s knowledge and access to information
C. Physician preferences
D. Insurance company policies only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Patients as consumers actively participate in care decisions,
largely influenced by their access to health information and
education. Option A is indirect. Option C limits patient
autonomy. Option D is incomplete, as many factors influence
consumer behavior.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
, 16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 4
Which definition best reflects the concept of health?
A. Absence of disease
B. Complete physical well-being only
C. Dynamic state of physical, mental, and social well-being
D. Ability to perform activities of daily living
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Health is a dynamic and holistic concept involving physical,
mental, and social well-being. Option A is too narrow. Option B
excludes mental and social aspects. Option D reflects function
but not the full definition.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 5
Which is a primary goal of evidence-based practice (EBP) in
nursing?
Surgical Nursing
16th Edition
Author(s)Janice L. Hinkle; Kerry H. Cheever;
Kristen J. Overbaugh; Carolyn E. Bradley
TEST BANK
Which statement best describes professional nursing practice?
A. It is primarily focused on carrying out physician orders
B. It integrates art and science to promote patient-centered
care
C. It is limited to acute care hospital settings
D. It focuses mainly on disease treatment rather than
prevention
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale:
Professional nursing practice combines both scientific
knowledge and the art of caring to deliver holistic, patient-
centered care. Option A is incorrect because nursing involves
independent judgment, not just following orders. Option C is
incorrect as nursing occurs across multiple settings. Option D is
incorrect because nursing includes prevention, health
promotion, and rehabilitation.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 2
A nurse is demonstrating accountability in practice. Which
action best reflects this principle?
A. Delegating all tasks to assistive personnel
B. Accepting responsibility for personal clinical decisions
C. Following orders without questioning
D. Avoiding documentation errors by omitting uncertain data
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Accountability involves being responsible for one’s own actions
and clinical decisions. Option A reflects delegation but not
,accountability. Option C neglects critical thinking. Option D is
unsafe and unethical; accurate documentation is essential.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
Which factor most significantly influences a patient’s role as a
consumer of health care?
A. Hospital staffing levels
B. Patient’s knowledge and access to information
C. Physician preferences
D. Insurance company policies only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Patients as consumers actively participate in care decisions,
largely influenced by their access to health information and
education. Option A is indirect. Option C limits patient
autonomy. Option D is incomplete, as many factors influence
consumer behavior.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
, 16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 4
Which definition best reflects the concept of health?
A. Absence of disease
B. Complete physical well-being only
C. Dynamic state of physical, mental, and social well-being
D. Ability to perform activities of daily living
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Health is a dynamic and holistic concept involving physical,
mental, and social well-being. Option A is too narrow. Option B
excludes mental and social aspects. Option D reflects function
but not the full definition.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 5
Which is a primary goal of evidence-based practice (EBP) in
nursing?
