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 explains the role of professional nursing to a group of
newly admitted patients. Which statement best describes
professional nursing?
A. Nursing focuses primarily on diagnosing disease conditions
B. Nursing is the independent and collaborative care of
individuals, families, and communities
C. Nursing is limited to carrying out prescribed medical
,treatments
D. Nursing focuses only on restoring health after illness occurs
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing includes independent and collaborative
care of individuals, families, groups, and communities in all
settings. Nursing promotes health, prevents illness, and cares
for patients throughout the lifespan. Option A focuses on
medical diagnosis rather than nursing practice. Option C
incorrectly limits nursing to dependent functions. Option D
ignores health promotion and prevention.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice, Chapter 1:
Professional Nursing Practice
Question 2
A nurse is caring for a patient from a cultural background
different from the nurse’s own. Which action best
demonstrates culturally competent nursing care?
A. Encouraging the patient to adopt the nurse’s health beliefs
B. Avoiding discussions about cultural practices
C. Assessing the patient’s cultural preferences related to care
D. Treating all patients exactly the same regardless of culture
Correct Answer: C
,Rationale:
Culturally competent nursing care includes assessing and
respecting patients’ beliefs, values, and practices related to
health care. Option A disregards patient autonomy. Option B
prevents individualized care. Option D ignores cultural
differences that may influence care and outcomes.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice, Chapter 1:
Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
A nurse uses evidence-based practice when planning patient
care. Which action best reflects evidence-based nursing?
A. Using interventions solely based on personal experience
B. Implementing care based only on physician preference
C. Combining current research evidence with clinical expertise
and patient preferences
D. Following outdated unit routines to maintain consistency
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates the best current evidence,
clinical expertise, and patient values to improve outcomes.
Option A lacks research support. Option B excludes nursing
, judgment and patient preferences. Option D may perpetuate
ineffective care.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice, Chapter 1:
Professional Nursing Practice
Question 4
Which patient should the nurse assess first?
A. A patient requesting assistance with ambulation
B. A patient reporting sudden chest pain and shortness of
breath
C. A patient asking for discharge instructions
D. A patient requesting pain medication for chronic arthritis
pain rated 3/10
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Sudden chest pain and shortness of breath may indicate a life-
threatening cardiopulmonary emergency requiring immediate
assessment. The other situations are important but nonurgent
compared with potential airway, breathing, or circulation
compromise.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
Surgical Nursing
16th Edition
• Author(s)Janice L. Hinkle; Kerry H.
Cheever; Kristen J. Overbaugh; Carolyn E.
Bradley
TEST BANK
Question 1
A nurse explains the role of professional nursing to a group of
newly admitted patients. Which statement best describes
professional nursing?
A. Nursing focuses primarily on diagnosing disease conditions
B. Nursing is the independent and collaborative care of
individuals, families, and communities
C. Nursing is limited to carrying out prescribed medical
,treatments
D. Nursing focuses only on restoring health after illness occurs
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing includes independent and collaborative
care of individuals, families, groups, and communities in all
settings. Nursing promotes health, prevents illness, and cares
for patients throughout the lifespan. Option A focuses on
medical diagnosis rather than nursing practice. Option C
incorrectly limits nursing to dependent functions. Option D
ignores health promotion and prevention.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice, Chapter 1:
Professional Nursing Practice
Question 2
A nurse is caring for a patient from a cultural background
different from the nurse’s own. Which action best
demonstrates culturally competent nursing care?
A. Encouraging the patient to adopt the nurse’s health beliefs
B. Avoiding discussions about cultural practices
C. Assessing the patient’s cultural preferences related to care
D. Treating all patients exactly the same regardless of culture
Correct Answer: C
,Rationale:
Culturally competent nursing care includes assessing and
respecting patients’ beliefs, values, and practices related to
health care. Option A disregards patient autonomy. Option B
prevents individualized care. Option D ignores cultural
differences that may influence care and outcomes.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice, Chapter 1:
Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
A nurse uses evidence-based practice when planning patient
care. Which action best reflects evidence-based nursing?
A. Using interventions solely based on personal experience
B. Implementing care based only on physician preference
C. Combining current research evidence with clinical expertise
and patient preferences
D. Following outdated unit routines to maintain consistency
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates the best current evidence,
clinical expertise, and patient values to improve outcomes.
Option A lacks research support. Option B excludes nursing
, judgment and patient preferences. Option D may perpetuate
ineffective care.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice, Chapter 1:
Professional Nursing Practice
Question 4
Which patient should the nurse assess first?
A. A patient requesting assistance with ambulation
B. A patient reporting sudden chest pain and shortness of
breath
C. A patient asking for discharge instructions
D. A patient requesting pain medication for chronic arthritis
pain rated 3/10
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Sudden chest pain and shortness of breath may indicate a life-
threatening cardiopulmonary emergency requiring immediate
assessment. The other situations are important but nonurgent
compared with potential airway, breathing, or circulation
compromise.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
