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
Which statement best describes nursing as a profession?
A. It is a set of tasks performed only under physician direction.
B. It is a discipline that combines art, science, and clinical
judgment to provide holistic care.
,C. It is primarily focused on carrying out technical procedures.
D. It is limited to caring for hospitalized patients.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Nursing is a professional discipline that integrates scientific
knowledge, clinical judgment, caring, and holistic practice. It is
not limited to task performance, physician direction, or
hospital-based care.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 2
A nursing student asks what makes nursing a profession rather
than a job. Which response by the instructor is best?
A. “Nursing requires only technical skill and experience.”
B. “Nursing is based on a body of knowledge, standards,
accountability, and service to society.”
C. “Nursing is mainly learned through trial and error.”
D. “Nursing is defined by the ability to follow medical orders
accurately.”
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale:
A profession is characterized by a specialized body of
knowledge, standards of practice, accountability, and service.
Nursing is not defined simply by technical skill or task
completion.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
Which action best reflects the nursing process?
A. Completing tasks quickly in the order assigned
B. Using a systematic method to assess, diagnose, plan,
implement, and evaluate care
C. Focusing only on the patient’s physical symptoms
D. Waiting for the provider to decide the plan of care
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The nursing process is a systematic, problem-solving approach
that includes assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation,
and evaluation. It guides individualized care.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
, 16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 4
Which patient is most appropriately described as a consumer of
nursing care?
A. A person receiving care in a hospital only
B. Any individual, family, or community that uses nursing and
health services
C. A person only when admitted for surgery
D. A person who receives medication from a pharmacist
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The patient may be an individual, family, group, or community
that receives nursing and health care services. The concept is
broader than hospitalized patients alone.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 5
Which statement best defines health?
Surgical Nursing
16th Edition
Author(s)Janice L. Hinkle; Kerry H. Cheever;
Kristen J. Overbaugh; Carolyn E. Bradley
TEST BANK
Question 1
Which statement best describes nursing as a profession?
A. It is a set of tasks performed only under physician direction.
B. It is a discipline that combines art, science, and clinical
judgment to provide holistic care.
,C. It is primarily focused on carrying out technical procedures.
D. It is limited to caring for hospitalized patients.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Nursing is a professional discipline that integrates scientific
knowledge, clinical judgment, caring, and holistic practice. It is
not limited to task performance, physician direction, or
hospital-based care.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 2
A nursing student asks what makes nursing a profession rather
than a job. Which response by the instructor is best?
A. “Nursing requires only technical skill and experience.”
B. “Nursing is based on a body of knowledge, standards,
accountability, and service to society.”
C. “Nursing is mainly learned through trial and error.”
D. “Nursing is defined by the ability to follow medical orders
accurately.”
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale:
A profession is characterized by a specialized body of
knowledge, standards of practice, accountability, and service.
Nursing is not defined simply by technical skill or task
completion.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
Which action best reflects the nursing process?
A. Completing tasks quickly in the order assigned
B. Using a systematic method to assess, diagnose, plan,
implement, and evaluate care
C. Focusing only on the patient’s physical symptoms
D. Waiting for the provider to decide the plan of care
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The nursing process is a systematic, problem-solving approach
that includes assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation,
and evaluation. It guides individualized care.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
, 16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 4
Which patient is most appropriately described as a consumer of
nursing care?
A. A person receiving care in a hospital only
B. Any individual, family, or community that uses nursing and
health services
C. A person only when admitted for surgery
D. A person who receives medication from a pharmacist
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The patient may be an individual, family, group, or community
that receives nursing and health care services. The concept is
broader than hospitalized patients alone.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 5
Which statement best defines health?
