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 based only on learned tasks and routine procedures.
B. It requires specialized knowledge, accountability, and ethical
practice.
,C. It is primarily focused on following provider orders.
D. It is limited to direct bedside care.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nursing is a profession because it uses specialized
knowledge, professional judgment, accountability, and ethical
responsibilities. The other options are too narrow or reduce
nursing to task completion.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 2
A nurse is using patient-centered care. Which action best
reflects this approach?
A. Making decisions based only on the unit routine
B. Providing the same teaching to every patient
C. Involving the patient in planning care and respecting
preferences
D. Waiting for the provider to explain all care decisions
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Patient-centered care includes honoring the patient’s
values, preferences, and goals while involving the patient in
decisions. The other options do not individualize care.
,Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
Which nursing action best demonstrates advocacy?
A. Completing documentation before speaking with the patient
B. Supporting the patient’s choices and protecting the patient’s
rights
C. Delegating all teaching to unlicensed personnel
D. Avoiding conflict with the health care team
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Advocacy means acting to support and protect the
patient’s wishes, needs, and rights. The other options do not
prioritize the patient’s interests.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 4
Which statement best describes evidence-based practice (EBP)?
A. Using interventions that have always been done on the unit
B. Combining research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient
preferences
, C. Following the most recent provider preference
D. Using only expert opinion when research is unavailable
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: EBP integrates the best available research evidence
with clinical expertise and the patient’s values and preferences.
Tradition alone is not evidence-based practice.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 5
Which goal is most consistent with quality improvement in
nursing?
A. Identifying blame after an error occurs
B. Comparing one nurse’s practice to another nurse’s style
C. Using data to improve patient outcomes and care processes
D. Limiting changes to avoid disruption
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Quality improvement uses data and system analysis
to improve outcomes and processes. It focuses on improvement
rather than blame.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
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 based only on learned tasks and routine procedures.
B. It requires specialized knowledge, accountability, and ethical
practice.
,C. It is primarily focused on following provider orders.
D. It is limited to direct bedside care.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nursing is a profession because it uses specialized
knowledge, professional judgment, accountability, and ethical
responsibilities. The other options are too narrow or reduce
nursing to task completion.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 2
A nurse is using patient-centered care. Which action best
reflects this approach?
A. Making decisions based only on the unit routine
B. Providing the same teaching to every patient
C. Involving the patient in planning care and respecting
preferences
D. Waiting for the provider to explain all care decisions
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Patient-centered care includes honoring the patient’s
values, preferences, and goals while involving the patient in
decisions. The other options do not individualize care.
,Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
Which nursing action best demonstrates advocacy?
A. Completing documentation before speaking with the patient
B. Supporting the patient’s choices and protecting the patient’s
rights
C. Delegating all teaching to unlicensed personnel
D. Avoiding conflict with the health care team
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Advocacy means acting to support and protect the
patient’s wishes, needs, and rights. The other options do not
prioritize the patient’s interests.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 4
Which statement best describes evidence-based practice (EBP)?
A. Using interventions that have always been done on the unit
B. Combining research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient
preferences
, C. Following the most recent provider preference
D. Using only expert opinion when research is unavailable
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: EBP integrates the best available research evidence
with clinical expertise and the patient’s values and preferences.
Tradition alone is not evidence-based practice.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 5
Which goal is most consistent with quality improvement in
nursing?
A. Identifying blame after an error occurs
B. Comparing one nurse’s practice to another nurse’s style
C. Using data to improve patient outcomes and care processes
D. Limiting changes to avoid disruption
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Quality improvement uses data and system analysis
to improve outcomes and processes. It focuses on improvement
rather than blame.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
