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
Question 1
A nurse is explaining the role of professional nursing to a group
of newly admitted nursing students. Which statement best
reflects professional nursing practice?
A. Nursing focuses primarily on carrying out prescribed medical
treatments
,B. Nursing is the diagnosis and treatment of human responses
to health problems
C. Nursing is limited to caring for hospitalized patients with
acute illness
D. Nursing primarily involves technical skills and procedures
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing practice involves the diagnosis and
treatment of human responses to actual or potential health
problems. Nursing care addresses physical, emotional, social,
and spiritual responses to illness and wellness. Options A, C,
and D are incorrect because nursing extends beyond technical
tasks, hospitalization, and implementation of medical orders
alone.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1, Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 2
A nurse provides culturally sensitive education and collaborates
with the patient regarding treatment choices. Which principle
of patient-centered care is the nurse demonstrating?
A. Authoritarian decision-making
B. Task-oriented care
,C. Respect for patient preferences and values
D. Delegation of responsibility to the family
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Patient-centered care emphasizes respect for patients’
preferences, values, and cultural beliefs while involving them in
healthcare decisions. Options A and B do not support
collaboration, and option D incorrectly transfers responsibility
away from the healthcare team.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1, Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
Which action by the nurse best demonstrates evidence-based
practice?
A. Following unit traditions regardless of outcomes
B. Implementing interventions supported by current research
and clinical expertise
C. Performing procedures according to physician preference
only
D. Using interventions based solely on personal experience
Correct Answer: B
, Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates the best current evidence,
clinical expertise, and patient preferences to improve
outcomes. Options A, C, and D fail to incorporate current
research evidence into nursing care.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1, Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 4
A nurse identifies that a patient is at risk for falls and
immediately implements fall precautions. Which quality
principle is most directly demonstrated?
A. Cost containment
B. Safety
C. Informatics
D. Delegation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Safety is a fundamental component of quality healthcare and
involves preventing harm to patients. Implementing fall
precautions reduces the risk of injury. Options A, C, and D are
not the primary principles illustrated in this situation.
Surgical Nursing
16th Edition
• Author(s)Janice L. Hinkle; Kerry H.
Cheever; Kristen J. Overbaugh; Carolyn E.
Bradley
TEST BANK
Question 1
A nurse is explaining the role of professional nursing to a group
of newly admitted nursing students. Which statement best
reflects professional nursing practice?
A. Nursing focuses primarily on carrying out prescribed medical
treatments
,B. Nursing is the diagnosis and treatment of human responses
to health problems
C. Nursing is limited to caring for hospitalized patients with
acute illness
D. Nursing primarily involves technical skills and procedures
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing practice involves the diagnosis and
treatment of human responses to actual or potential health
problems. Nursing care addresses physical, emotional, social,
and spiritual responses to illness and wellness. Options A, C,
and D are incorrect because nursing extends beyond technical
tasks, hospitalization, and implementation of medical orders
alone.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1, Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 2
A nurse provides culturally sensitive education and collaborates
with the patient regarding treatment choices. Which principle
of patient-centered care is the nurse demonstrating?
A. Authoritarian decision-making
B. Task-oriented care
,C. Respect for patient preferences and values
D. Delegation of responsibility to the family
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Patient-centered care emphasizes respect for patients’
preferences, values, and cultural beliefs while involving them in
healthcare decisions. Options A and B do not support
collaboration, and option D incorrectly transfers responsibility
away from the healthcare team.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1, Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
Which action by the nurse best demonstrates evidence-based
practice?
A. Following unit traditions regardless of outcomes
B. Implementing interventions supported by current research
and clinical expertise
C. Performing procedures according to physician preference
only
D. Using interventions based solely on personal experience
Correct Answer: B
, Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates the best current evidence,
clinical expertise, and patient preferences to improve
outcomes. Options A, C, and D fail to incorporate current
research evidence into nursing care.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1, Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 4
A nurse identifies that a patient is at risk for falls and
immediately implements fall precautions. Which quality
principle is most directly demonstrated?
A. Cost containment
B. Safety
C. Informatics
D. Delegation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Safety is a fundamental component of quality healthcare and
involves preventing harm to patients. Implementing fall
precautions reduces the risk of injury. Options A, C, and D are
not the primary principles illustrated in this situation.
