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 scope of professional nursing practice
to a group of new students. Which statement best reflects
professional nursing practice?
A. Nursing practice is limited to carrying out prescribed medical
treatments
B. Nursing practice focuses on diagnosis and treatment of
disease only
C. Nursing practice integrates caring, clinical judgment, and
evidence-based interventions
D. Nursing practice is primarily administrative and task-oriented
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Professional nursing practice encompasses caring, clinical
reasoning, and the use of evidence-based interventions to
promote health and manage illness. It is not limited to task
execution (A, D) or solely disease treatment (B), but includes
holistic patient-centered care.
,Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1, Professional Nursing Practice
Question 2
A nurse is caring for a patient and prioritizes respect for patient
autonomy. Which action best demonstrates this principle?
A. Administering medications as prescribed without discussion
B. Encouraging the patient to participate in care decisions
C. Making decisions on behalf of the patient for efficiency
D. Following institutional policies without question
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Respecting autonomy involves supporting the patient’s right to
make informed decisions about their care. Encouraging
participation aligns with this principle. Options A, C, and D limit
patient involvement and autonomy.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1, The Patient: Consumer of Nursing and
Health Care
, Question 3
A nurse is assessing factors influencing a patient’s health.
Which factor represents a social determinant of health?
A. Genetic predisposition
B. Blood pressure level
C. Access to healthcare services
D. Serum electrolyte levels
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Access to healthcare is a social determinant of health affecting
outcomes. Genetic predisposition (A) is biological, while blood
pressure (B) and electrolytes (D) are physiological indicators,
not social determinants.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1, Health
Question 4
Which patient should the nurse assess first based on principles
of clinical judgment?
A. A patient requesting assistance with ambulation
B. A patient reporting new onset chest pain
C. A patient awaiting discharge instructions
D. A patient asking for pain medication refill
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 scope of professional nursing practice
to a group of new students. Which statement best reflects
professional nursing practice?
A. Nursing practice is limited to carrying out prescribed medical
treatments
B. Nursing practice focuses on diagnosis and treatment of
disease only
C. Nursing practice integrates caring, clinical judgment, and
evidence-based interventions
D. Nursing practice is primarily administrative and task-oriented
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Professional nursing practice encompasses caring, clinical
reasoning, and the use of evidence-based interventions to
promote health and manage illness. It is not limited to task
execution (A, D) or solely disease treatment (B), but includes
holistic patient-centered care.
,Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1, Professional Nursing Practice
Question 2
A nurse is caring for a patient and prioritizes respect for patient
autonomy. Which action best demonstrates this principle?
A. Administering medications as prescribed without discussion
B. Encouraging the patient to participate in care decisions
C. Making decisions on behalf of the patient for efficiency
D. Following institutional policies without question
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Respecting autonomy involves supporting the patient’s right to
make informed decisions about their care. Encouraging
participation aligns with this principle. Options A, C, and D limit
patient involvement and autonomy.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1, The Patient: Consumer of Nursing and
Health Care
, Question 3
A nurse is assessing factors influencing a patient’s health.
Which factor represents a social determinant of health?
A. Genetic predisposition
B. Blood pressure level
C. Access to healthcare services
D. Serum electrolyte levels
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Access to healthcare is a social determinant of health affecting
outcomes. Genetic predisposition (A) is biological, while blood
pressure (B) and electrolytes (D) are physiological indicators,
not social determinants.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1, Health
Question 4
Which patient should the nurse assess first based on principles
of clinical judgment?
A. A patient requesting assistance with ambulation
B. A patient reporting new onset chest pain
C. A patient awaiting discharge instructions
D. A patient asking for pain medication refill
