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
practice to a group of students. Which statement best
describes professional nursing practice?
A. Performing tasks delegated by physicians
B. Providing care based on tradition and routine
C. Using evidence-based knowledge and clinical judgment to
promote patient outcomes
D. Focusing only on disease treatment
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Professional nursing practice is grounded in evidence-based
knowledge, clinical judgment, and patient-centered care to
achieve optimal outcomes. Task performance alone (A) is not
comprehensive nursing practice. Tradition-based care (B) lacks
evidence-based support. Nursing focuses on holistic care, not
just disease treatment (D).
,Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 2
Which factor best reflects the role of the patient as a consumer
of health care?
A. Passive acceptance of prescribed treatments
B. Active participation in decision-making about care
C. Reliance solely on provider expertise
D. Limited access to health information
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Patients as consumers actively participate in decision-making
and have increased autonomy. Passive roles (A, C) reflect
outdated models. Modern healthcare emphasizes access to
information, not limitation (D).
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 3
A nurse is assessing a patient’s health status. Which concept
best reflects the definition of health?
, A. Absence of disease only
B. Complete physical comfort
C. Dynamic state of physical, mental, and social well-being
D. Ability to perform daily tasks
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Health is a dynamic, holistic state including physical, mental,
and social well-being. Absence of disease (A) is too narrow.
Comfort (B) and function (D) are components but not
comprehensive definitions.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 4
Which factor most significantly influences health care delivery
in modern systems?
A. Individual nurse preferences
B. Technological advancements
C. Patient’s cultural background only
D. Hospital size
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Technological advancements significantly influence healthcare
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
practice to a group of students. Which statement best
describes professional nursing practice?
A. Performing tasks delegated by physicians
B. Providing care based on tradition and routine
C. Using evidence-based knowledge and clinical judgment to
promote patient outcomes
D. Focusing only on disease treatment
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Professional nursing practice is grounded in evidence-based
knowledge, clinical judgment, and patient-centered care to
achieve optimal outcomes. Task performance alone (A) is not
comprehensive nursing practice. Tradition-based care (B) lacks
evidence-based support. Nursing focuses on holistic care, not
just disease treatment (D).
,Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 2
Which factor best reflects the role of the patient as a consumer
of health care?
A. Passive acceptance of prescribed treatments
B. Active participation in decision-making about care
C. Reliance solely on provider expertise
D. Limited access to health information
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Patients as consumers actively participate in decision-making
and have increased autonomy. Passive roles (A, C) reflect
outdated models. Modern healthcare emphasizes access to
information, not limitation (D).
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 3
A nurse is assessing a patient’s health status. Which concept
best reflects the definition of health?
, A. Absence of disease only
B. Complete physical comfort
C. Dynamic state of physical, mental, and social well-being
D. Ability to perform daily tasks
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Health is a dynamic, holistic state including physical, mental,
and social well-being. Absence of disease (A) is too narrow.
Comfort (B) and function (D) are components but not
comprehensive definitions.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 4
Which factor most significantly influences health care delivery
in modern systems?
A. Individual nurse preferences
B. Technological advancements
C. Patient’s cultural background only
D. Hospital size
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Technological advancements significantly influence healthcare
