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
A nurse is explaining the scope of professional nursing practice
to a group of nursing students. Which statement best describes
professional nursing practice?
A. Nursing focuses primarily on carrying out physician-
prescribed treatments
B. Nursing is an independent and collaborative profession
focused on promoting health and caring for patients
C. Nursing responsibilities are limited to hospital-based patient
care
D. Nursing practice focuses mainly on disease management
rather than prevention
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing practice involves independent and
collaborative care that promotes health, prevents illness,
restores health, and alleviates suffering. Nursing includes
advocacy, patient education, and holistic care. Option A
minimizes nursing autonomy. Option C is incorrect because
nursing occurs in many settings. Option D ignores prevention
and health promotion roles.
,Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice
Question 2
A nurse caring for a hospitalized patient demonstrates patient
advocacy by performing which action?
A. Following all physician prescriptions without question
B. Encouraging the patient to comply with treatment decisions
C. Protecting the patient’s rights and communicating patient
concerns to the health care team
D. Delegating patient education to assistive personnel
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Advocacy involves protecting patient rights, promoting
informed decision-making, and communicating patient
concerns. Option A does not reflect advocacy. Option B may
ignore patient autonomy. Option D is inappropriate because
patient education is primarily the nurse’s responsibility.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Professional Nursing Practice
, Question 3
Which factor is most likely to influence an individual’s overall
health status?
A. Geographic location only
B. Access to technology only
C. Multiple determinants including genetics, environment,
lifestyle, and access to care
D. Income level alone
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Health is influenced by multiple interacting factors including
biologic, environmental, socioeconomic, cultural, and
behavioral determinants. Options A, B, and D are incomplete
because health outcomes are multifactorial.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Health
Question 4
A nurse uses evidence-based practice when planning patient
care. Which action best reflects evidence-based nursing
practice?
A. Using interventions based solely on personal experience
B. Applying interventions supported by current research,
clinical expertise, and patient preferences
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
A nurse is explaining the scope of professional nursing practice
to a group of nursing students. Which statement best describes
professional nursing practice?
A. Nursing focuses primarily on carrying out physician-
prescribed treatments
B. Nursing is an independent and collaborative profession
focused on promoting health and caring for patients
C. Nursing responsibilities are limited to hospital-based patient
care
D. Nursing practice focuses mainly on disease management
rather than prevention
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing practice involves independent and
collaborative care that promotes health, prevents illness,
restores health, and alleviates suffering. Nursing includes
advocacy, patient education, and holistic care. Option A
minimizes nursing autonomy. Option C is incorrect because
nursing occurs in many settings. Option D ignores prevention
and health promotion roles.
,Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice
Question 2
A nurse caring for a hospitalized patient demonstrates patient
advocacy by performing which action?
A. Following all physician prescriptions without question
B. Encouraging the patient to comply with treatment decisions
C. Protecting the patient’s rights and communicating patient
concerns to the health care team
D. Delegating patient education to assistive personnel
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Advocacy involves protecting patient rights, promoting
informed decision-making, and communicating patient
concerns. Option A does not reflect advocacy. Option B may
ignore patient autonomy. Option D is inappropriate because
patient education is primarily the nurse’s responsibility.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Professional Nursing Practice
, Question 3
Which factor is most likely to influence an individual’s overall
health status?
A. Geographic location only
B. Access to technology only
C. Multiple determinants including genetics, environment,
lifestyle, and access to care
D. Income level alone
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Health is influenced by multiple interacting factors including
biologic, environmental, socioeconomic, cultural, and
behavioral determinants. Options A, B, and D are incomplete
because health outcomes are multifactorial.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Health
Question 4
A nurse uses evidence-based practice when planning patient
care. Which action best reflects evidence-based nursing
practice?
A. Using interventions based solely on personal experience
B. Applying interventions supported by current research,
clinical expertise, and patient preferences
