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 explaining the scope of professional nursing practice
to a student. Which statement best describes professional
nursing?
A. Performing only physician-directed medical tasks
B. Providing holistic care focused on patient responses to health
problems
C. Focusing primarily on disease treatment rather than
,prevention
D. Limiting care to hospital-based interventions
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing focuses on holistic care, addressing patient
responses to actual or potential health problems, including
physical, emotional, and social aspects. Option A is incorrect
because nursing is not limited to physician-directed tasks.
Option C is incorrect because nursing includes prevention and
health promotion. Option D is incorrect because nursing care
extends beyond hospitals into community and other settings.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 2
Which factor best reflects the role of the patient as a consumer
of health care?
A. Passive acceptance of prescribed treatments
B. Active participation in health care decisions
C. Reliance solely on physician judgment
D. Avoidance of health information
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale:
Patients today are active participants in their care, making
informed decisions and advocating for themselves. Option A
and C reflect outdated paternalistic models. Option D
contradicts the concept of informed consumerism.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
A nurse is assessing a patient’s health status. Which concept
best defines “health”?
A. Absence of disease only
B. Ability to perform daily tasks without assistance
C. A dynamic state of physical, mental, and social well-being
D. Complete freedom from stress
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Health is a dynamic and holistic state involving physical, mental,
and social well-being. Option A is too narrow. Option B is
functional but incomplete. Option D is unrealistic.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
, 16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 4
Which is an example of a social determinant of health?
A. Genetic predisposition
B. Access to education
C. Blood type
D. Age
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Social determinants include factors like education, income, and
environment that influence health outcomes. Genetics, blood
type, and age are biological factors, not social determinants.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 5
A nurse implements evidence-based practice (EBP). Which
action best reflects this approach?
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 explaining the scope of professional nursing practice
to a student. Which statement best describes professional
nursing?
A. Performing only physician-directed medical tasks
B. Providing holistic care focused on patient responses to health
problems
C. Focusing primarily on disease treatment rather than
,prevention
D. Limiting care to hospital-based interventions
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing focuses on holistic care, addressing patient
responses to actual or potential health problems, including
physical, emotional, and social aspects. Option A is incorrect
because nursing is not limited to physician-directed tasks.
Option C is incorrect because nursing includes prevention and
health promotion. Option D is incorrect because nursing care
extends beyond hospitals into community and other settings.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 2
Which factor best reflects the role of the patient as a consumer
of health care?
A. Passive acceptance of prescribed treatments
B. Active participation in health care decisions
C. Reliance solely on physician judgment
D. Avoidance of health information
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale:
Patients today are active participants in their care, making
informed decisions and advocating for themselves. Option A
and C reflect outdated paternalistic models. Option D
contradicts the concept of informed consumerism.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
A nurse is assessing a patient’s health status. Which concept
best defines “health”?
A. Absence of disease only
B. Ability to perform daily tasks without assistance
C. A dynamic state of physical, mental, and social well-being
D. Complete freedom from stress
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Health is a dynamic and holistic state involving physical, mental,
and social well-being. Option A is too narrow. Option B is
functional but incomplete. Option D is unrealistic.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
, 16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 4
Which is an example of a social determinant of health?
A. Genetic predisposition
B. Access to education
C. Blood type
D. Age
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Social determinants include factors like education, income, and
environment that influence health outcomes. Genetics, blood
type, and age are biological factors, not social determinants.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 5
A nurse implements evidence-based practice (EBP). Which
action best reflects this approach?
