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 reflects the concept of nursing as a
profession?
A. Nursing practice is based mainly on tradition and routine
B. Nursing uses specialized knowledge and accountability to
provide care
C. Nursing focuses only on performing prescribed treatments
D. Nursing is primarily a task-oriented support role
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale:
A profession is grounded in specialized knowledge, standards,
accountability, and commitment to service. Nursing is not based
only on routine or task completion; it involves clinical judgment
and autonomous decision-making within scope.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 2
A patient asks the nurse, “What does it mean when you say
nursing care is patient-centered?” Which response is best?
A. “It means the nurse decides what is best for the patient.”
B. “It means care is based on the patient’s needs, values, and
preferences.”
C. “It means all patients receive the same plan of care.”
D. “It means the family directs every nursing decision.”
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Patient-centered care is individualized and respects the
patient’s values, preferences, and goals. It is not identical for
everyone, and it is not nurse-directed alone.
,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. Administering medications exactly as prescribed
B. Reporting laboratory results to the provider
C. Supporting a patient’s informed decision to refuse a
treatment
D. Completing documentation after discharge
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Advocacy means protecting the patient’s rights and supporting
informed choices, even when the patient declines care. The
nurse helps ensure the patient understands the decision and its
implications.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 4
, Which statement best describes health?
A. The absence of disease
B. A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being
C. The ability to perform all activities without assistance
D. A condition determined only by genetics
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Health is broader than absence of illness and includes physical,
mental, and social dimensions. It is influenced by multiple
factors, not genetics alone.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 5
Which factor is an example of a social determinant of health?
A. Blood type
B. Educational level
C. Heart rate
D. Body temperature
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Social determinants include conditions such as education,
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 reflects the concept of nursing as a
profession?
A. Nursing practice is based mainly on tradition and routine
B. Nursing uses specialized knowledge and accountability to
provide care
C. Nursing focuses only on performing prescribed treatments
D. Nursing is primarily a task-oriented support role
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale:
A profession is grounded in specialized knowledge, standards,
accountability, and commitment to service. Nursing is not based
only on routine or task completion; it involves clinical judgment
and autonomous decision-making within scope.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 2
A patient asks the nurse, “What does it mean when you say
nursing care is patient-centered?” Which response is best?
A. “It means the nurse decides what is best for the patient.”
B. “It means care is based on the patient’s needs, values, and
preferences.”
C. “It means all patients receive the same plan of care.”
D. “It means the family directs every nursing decision.”
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Patient-centered care is individualized and respects the
patient’s values, preferences, and goals. It is not identical for
everyone, and it is not nurse-directed alone.
,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. Administering medications exactly as prescribed
B. Reporting laboratory results to the provider
C. Supporting a patient’s informed decision to refuse a
treatment
D. Completing documentation after discharge
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Advocacy means protecting the patient’s rights and supporting
informed choices, even when the patient declines care. The
nurse helps ensure the patient understands the decision and its
implications.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 4
, Which statement best describes health?
A. The absence of disease
B. A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being
C. The ability to perform all activities without assistance
D. A condition determined only by genetics
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Health is broader than absence of illness and includes physical,
mental, and social dimensions. It is influenced by multiple
factors, not genetics alone.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 5
Which factor is an example of a social determinant of health?
A. Blood type
B. Educational level
C. Heart rate
D. Body temperature
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Social determinants include conditions such as education,
