Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of
Medical-Surgical Nursing
16th Edition
• Author(s)Janice L. Hinkle; Kerry H.
Cheever; Kristen J. Overbaugh; Carolyn E.
Bradley
• Print ISBN: 9781975221133
TEST BANK
,
,Question 1
Question:
Which statement best describes the primary purpose of professional
nursing practice?
A. Performing technical procedures according to physician preference
B. Promoting health, preventing illness, and helping patients achieve
optimal health outcomes
C. Managing hospital resources to reduce operating costs
D. Providing treatment only after a medical diagnosis is established
Correct Answer: B. Promoting health, preventing illness, and helping
patients achieve optimal health outcomes
Rationale:
Professional nursing encompasses health promotion, illness prevention,
restoration of health, alleviation of suffering, and support for patients
and families. Nursing practice is broader than performing procedures or
carrying out medical treatment.
Question 2
Question:
A nurse is caring for a hospitalized patient who asks several questions
about the proposed treatment. Which nursing action best
demonstrates professional nursing practice?
A. Tell the patient that the provider has already made the decision
B. Encourage the patient to ask the provider questions and participate
in the decision
C. Ask a family member to make the decision for the patient
, D. Explain that treatment decisions are outside the nurse's
responsibilities
Correct Answer: B. Encourage the patient to ask the provider
questions and participate in the decision
Rationale:
Professional nursing practice supports patient autonomy and informed
participation in care. The nurse facilitates communication and helps the
patient obtain information needed to make informed healthcare
decisions.
Question 3
Question:
Which statement by a nursing student reflects an appropriate
understanding of the concept of health?
A. "Health means that a person has no diagnosed disease."
B. "Health is determined only by physical functioning."
C. "Health includes physical, psychological, social, and other dimensions
of well-being."
D. "A person's health remains constant throughout life."
Correct Answer: C. "Health includes physical, psychological, social,
and other dimensions of well-being."
Rationale:
Health is a multidimensional concept that includes more than the
absence of disease. Physical, psychological, social, functional, and other
factors can influence an individual's overall health and well-being.
Question 4
Medical-Surgical Nursing
16th Edition
• Author(s)Janice L. Hinkle; Kerry H.
Cheever; Kristen J. Overbaugh; Carolyn E.
Bradley
• Print ISBN: 9781975221133
TEST BANK
,
,Question 1
Question:
Which statement best describes the primary purpose of professional
nursing practice?
A. Performing technical procedures according to physician preference
B. Promoting health, preventing illness, and helping patients achieve
optimal health outcomes
C. Managing hospital resources to reduce operating costs
D. Providing treatment only after a medical diagnosis is established
Correct Answer: B. Promoting health, preventing illness, and helping
patients achieve optimal health outcomes
Rationale:
Professional nursing encompasses health promotion, illness prevention,
restoration of health, alleviation of suffering, and support for patients
and families. Nursing practice is broader than performing procedures or
carrying out medical treatment.
Question 2
Question:
A nurse is caring for a hospitalized patient who asks several questions
about the proposed treatment. Which nursing action best
demonstrates professional nursing practice?
A. Tell the patient that the provider has already made the decision
B. Encourage the patient to ask the provider questions and participate
in the decision
C. Ask a family member to make the decision for the patient
, D. Explain that treatment decisions are outside the nurse's
responsibilities
Correct Answer: B. Encourage the patient to ask the provider
questions and participate in the decision
Rationale:
Professional nursing practice supports patient autonomy and informed
participation in care. The nurse facilitates communication and helps the
patient obtain information needed to make informed healthcare
decisions.
Question 3
Question:
Which statement by a nursing student reflects an appropriate
understanding of the concept of health?
A. "Health means that a person has no diagnosed disease."
B. "Health is determined only by physical functioning."
C. "Health includes physical, psychological, social, and other dimensions
of well-being."
D. "A person's health remains constant throughout life."
Correct Answer: C. "Health includes physical, psychological, social,
and other dimensions of well-being."
Rationale:
Health is a multidimensional concept that includes more than the
absence of disease. Physical, psychological, social, functional, and other
factors can influence an individual's overall health and well-being.
Question 4
