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
Table of Contents – Units Covered
1. Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice
2. Unit 2: Concepts and Principles of Patient Management
3. Unit 3: Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management
4. Unit 4: Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
5. Unit 5: Cardiovascular and Circulatory Function
6. Unit 6: Hematologic Function
7. Unit 7: Immunologic Function
8. Unit 8: Musculoskeletal Function
9. Unit 9: Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
10. Unit 10: Metabolic and Endocrine Function
11. Unit 11: Kidney and Urinary Tract Function
12. Unit 12: Reproductive Function
13. Unit 13: Integumentary Function
14. Unit 14: Sensory Function
, 15. Unit 15: Neurologic Function
16. Unit 16: Acute Community-Based Challenges
Question 1
A nurse is explaining the concept of professional nursing to a
group of students. Which statement best reflects the definition
of nursing?
A. Nursing focuses only on disease treatment
B. Nursing is the diagnosis and treatment of human responses
to health problems
C. Nursing is limited to assisting physicians
D. Nursing focuses primarily on medication administration
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing is defined as the diagnosis and treatment
of human responses to actual or potential health problems. It
encompasses holistic care beyond disease treatment or
physician assistance. Options A, C, and D are incomplete and do
not reflect the full scope of nursing practice.
Source: Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 16th Edition – Unit 1, Chapter 1
,Question 2
Which factor most directly influences a patient’s perception of
health?
A. Age only
B. Cultural beliefs and values
C. Hospital policies
D. Nurse staffing ratios
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
A patient’s perception of health is strongly influenced by
cultural beliefs, values, and personal experiences. Age alone
does not determine perception, and institutional factors do not
directly shape personal health beliefs.
Source: Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 16th Edition – Unit 1, Chapter 1
Question 3
Which patient should the nurse assess first?
A. Patient requesting discharge instructions
B. Patient with new onset chest pain
C. Patient asking for assistance with hygiene
D. Patient awaiting routine medication
Correct Answer: B
, Rationale:
New onset chest pain may indicate a life-threatening condition
requiring immediate assessment (ABCs and safety priority). The
other patients have non-urgent needs.
Source: Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 16th Edition – Unit 1, Chapter 1
Question 4
A nurse is applying evidence-based practice (EBP). Which action
best demonstrates this concept?
A. Following physician orders without question
B. Using clinical expertise combined with current research and
patient preferences
C. Relying only on past experience
D. Using hospital routines exclusively
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
EBP integrates best current evidence, clinical expertise, and
patient preferences to guide care. The other options fail to
incorporate all components of EBP.
Source: Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 16th Edition – Unit 1, Chapter 1
Surgical Nursing
16th Edition
• Author(s)Janice L. Hinkle; Kerry H.
Cheever; Kristen J. Overbaugh; Carolyn E.
Bradley
TEST BANK
Table of Contents – Units Covered
1. Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice
2. Unit 2: Concepts and Principles of Patient Management
3. Unit 3: Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management
4. Unit 4: Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
5. Unit 5: Cardiovascular and Circulatory Function
6. Unit 6: Hematologic Function
7. Unit 7: Immunologic Function
8. Unit 8: Musculoskeletal Function
9. Unit 9: Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
10. Unit 10: Metabolic and Endocrine Function
11. Unit 11: Kidney and Urinary Tract Function
12. Unit 12: Reproductive Function
13. Unit 13: Integumentary Function
14. Unit 14: Sensory Function
, 15. Unit 15: Neurologic Function
16. Unit 16: Acute Community-Based Challenges
Question 1
A nurse is explaining the concept of professional nursing to a
group of students. Which statement best reflects the definition
of nursing?
A. Nursing focuses only on disease treatment
B. Nursing is the diagnosis and treatment of human responses
to health problems
C. Nursing is limited to assisting physicians
D. Nursing focuses primarily on medication administration
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing is defined as the diagnosis and treatment
of human responses to actual or potential health problems. It
encompasses holistic care beyond disease treatment or
physician assistance. Options A, C, and D are incomplete and do
not reflect the full scope of nursing practice.
Source: Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 16th Edition – Unit 1, Chapter 1
,Question 2
Which factor most directly influences a patient’s perception of
health?
A. Age only
B. Cultural beliefs and values
C. Hospital policies
D. Nurse staffing ratios
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
A patient’s perception of health is strongly influenced by
cultural beliefs, values, and personal experiences. Age alone
does not determine perception, and institutional factors do not
directly shape personal health beliefs.
Source: Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 16th Edition – Unit 1, Chapter 1
Question 3
Which patient should the nurse assess first?
A. Patient requesting discharge instructions
B. Patient with new onset chest pain
C. Patient asking for assistance with hygiene
D. Patient awaiting routine medication
Correct Answer: B
, Rationale:
New onset chest pain may indicate a life-threatening condition
requiring immediate assessment (ABCs and safety priority). The
other patients have non-urgent needs.
Source: Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 16th Edition – Unit 1, Chapter 1
Question 4
A nurse is applying evidence-based practice (EBP). Which action
best demonstrates this concept?
A. Following physician orders without question
B. Using clinical expertise combined with current research and
patient preferences
C. Relying only on past experience
D. Using hospital routines exclusively
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
EBP integrates best current evidence, clinical expertise, and
patient preferences to guide care. The other options fail to
incorporate all components of EBP.
Source: Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 16th Edition – Unit 1, Chapter 1
