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 newly hired nurse. Which statement best reflects
professional nursing practice?
A. Nursing focuses solely on administering medications
prescribed by physicians
B. Nursing involves independent and collaborative care of
individuals, families, and communities
C. Nursing practice is limited to hospital-based care
D. Nursing primarily involves performing technical procedures
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing practice includes both independent and
collaborative care across various settings, focusing on health
promotion, illness prevention, and care of individuals, families,
and communities. Options A, C, and D are incorrect because
they limit the scope of nursing practice.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1
,Question 2
Which patient situation best illustrates the role of the patient
as a consumer of health care?
A. A patient passively follows all provider instructions without
questions
B. A patient actively seeks information and participates in care
decisions
C. A patient refuses all treatments
D. A patient delegates all decisions to family members
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Patients as consumers are informed participants who actively
engage in decision-making regarding their health care. The
other options reflect passive or non-participatory roles.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 3
A nurse is assessing factors influencing a patient’s health.
Which factor represents a social determinant of health?
A. Blood pressure level
B. Genetic predisposition
C. Access to safe housing
D. Serum electrolyte levels
, Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Social determinants include environmental and societal
conditions such as housing, education, and access to care.
Options A and D are clinical measures, while B is biological.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 4
Which action by the nurse best demonstrates evidence-based
practice (EBP)?
A. Performing interventions based on tradition
B. Using personal experience only
C. Integrating best research evidence with clinical expertise and
patient preferences
D. Following physician orders without question
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
EBP combines current research evidence, clinical expertise, and
patient values. Options A, B, and D do not reflect this
comprehensive approach.
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 newly hired nurse. Which statement best reflects
professional nursing practice?
A. Nursing focuses solely on administering medications
prescribed by physicians
B. Nursing involves independent and collaborative care of
individuals, families, and communities
C. Nursing practice is limited to hospital-based care
D. Nursing primarily involves performing technical procedures
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing practice includes both independent and
collaborative care across various settings, focusing on health
promotion, illness prevention, and care of individuals, families,
and communities. Options A, C, and D are incorrect because
they limit the scope of nursing practice.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1
,Question 2
Which patient situation best illustrates the role of the patient
as a consumer of health care?
A. A patient passively follows all provider instructions without
questions
B. A patient actively seeks information and participates in care
decisions
C. A patient refuses all treatments
D. A patient delegates all decisions to family members
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Patients as consumers are informed participants who actively
engage in decision-making regarding their health care. The
other options reflect passive or non-participatory roles.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 3
A nurse is assessing factors influencing a patient’s health.
Which factor represents a social determinant of health?
A. Blood pressure level
B. Genetic predisposition
C. Access to safe housing
D. Serum electrolyte levels
, Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Social determinants include environmental and societal
conditions such as housing, education, and access to care.
Options A and D are clinical measures, while B is biological.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 4
Which action by the nurse best demonstrates evidence-based
practice (EBP)?
A. Performing interventions based on tradition
B. Using personal experience only
C. Integrating best research evidence with clinical expertise and
patient preferences
D. Following physician orders without question
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
EBP combines current research evidence, clinical expertise, and
patient values. Options A, B, and D do not reflect this
comprehensive approach.
