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 explains the scope of professional nursing practice to a
newly admitted patient. Which statement best reflects
professional nursing practice?
A. Nursing is primarily focused on carrying out physician orders
B. Nursing includes independent, dependent, and collaborative
functions
C. Nursing focuses only on physical care needs
D. Nursing care is limited to hospital settings
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing practice encompasses independent,
dependent, and collaborative roles, including health promotion,
illness prevention, and patient advocacy. Option A is incorrect
because nursing is not limited to physician-directed care.
Option C is incorrect because nursing addresses holistic needs
(physical, emotional, social). Option D is incorrect because
nursing is practiced across multiple settings.
,Source: Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 16th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 2
Which patient statement best demonstrates understanding of
being a consumer of health care?
A. “I will do whatever the doctor tells me without asking
questions.”
B. “I have the right to be informed and participate in my care
decisions.”
C. “Health care decisions are made only by the nurse.”
D. “I should not question treatment options.”
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Patients as consumers have the right to informed decision-
making and active participation in their care. Options A, C, and
D reflect passive roles and lack of patient autonomy, which
contradicts modern health care principles.
Source: Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 16th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 3
Which factor most directly influences an individual’s health
status?
, A. Hospital staffing levels
B. Genetic predisposition
C. Nurse-to-patient ratio
D. Availability of medical equipment
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Genetic predisposition is a primary determinant of health
status. While staffing, equipment, and ratios affect care
delivery, they do not directly influence inherent health status
like genetics does.
Source: Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 16th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 4
A nurse is assessing a patient’s health. Which definition of
health should guide the nurse’s assessment?
A. Absence of disease
B. Ability to perform daily activities
C. A dynamic state of physical, mental, and social well-being
D. Lack of hospitalization
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Health is defined as a dynamic state of physical, mental, and
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 explains the scope of professional nursing practice to a
newly admitted patient. Which statement best reflects
professional nursing practice?
A. Nursing is primarily focused on carrying out physician orders
B. Nursing includes independent, dependent, and collaborative
functions
C. Nursing focuses only on physical care needs
D. Nursing care is limited to hospital settings
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing practice encompasses independent,
dependent, and collaborative roles, including health promotion,
illness prevention, and patient advocacy. Option A is incorrect
because nursing is not limited to physician-directed care.
Option C is incorrect because nursing addresses holistic needs
(physical, emotional, social). Option D is incorrect because
nursing is practiced across multiple settings.
,Source: Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 16th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 2
Which patient statement best demonstrates understanding of
being a consumer of health care?
A. “I will do whatever the doctor tells me without asking
questions.”
B. “I have the right to be informed and participate in my care
decisions.”
C. “Health care decisions are made only by the nurse.”
D. “I should not question treatment options.”
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Patients as consumers have the right to informed decision-
making and active participation in their care. Options A, C, and
D reflect passive roles and lack of patient autonomy, which
contradicts modern health care principles.
Source: Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 16th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 3
Which factor most directly influences an individual’s health
status?
, A. Hospital staffing levels
B. Genetic predisposition
C. Nurse-to-patient ratio
D. Availability of medical equipment
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Genetic predisposition is a primary determinant of health
status. While staffing, equipment, and ratios affect care
delivery, they do not directly influence inherent health status
like genetics does.
Source: Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 16th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 4
A nurse is assessing a patient’s health. Which definition of
health should guide the nurse’s assessment?
A. Absence of disease
B. Ability to perform daily activities
C. A dynamic state of physical, mental, and social well-being
D. Lack of hospitalization
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Health is defined as a dynamic state of physical, mental, and
