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 treatments prescribed by other health professionals
B. Providing safe, patient-centered care based on nursing knowledge
and clinical judgment
C. Managing the financial resources of healthcare organizations
D. Diagnosing all medical conditions affecting patients
Correct Answer: B. Providing safe, patient-centered care based on
nursing knowledge and clinical judgment
Rationale: Professional nursing practice integrates nursing knowledge,
clinical judgment, ethical responsibilities, evidence-informed care, and
patient preferences to promote health, prevent illness, and manage
health problems safely. Nurses collaborate with other professionals but
maintain their own professional responsibilities and scope of practice.
Question 2
Question: A nurse is explaining nursing to a newly admitted patient.
Which statement best describes nursing?
A. Nursing primarily involves carrying out medical prescriptions.
B. Nursing focuses only on treating acute illnesses.
C. Nursing involves promoting health, preventing illness, restoring
health, and supporting patients throughout the health continuum.
D. Nursing is primarily concerned with performing technical
procedures.
, Correct Answer: C. Nursing involves promoting health, preventing
illness, restoring health, and supporting patients throughout the
health continuum.
Rationale: Nursing encompasses health promotion, disease prevention,
treatment, rehabilitation, symptom management, education, advocacy,
and supportive care. Professional nursing extends beyond performing
prescribed treatments or technical procedures.
Question 3
Question: Which patient is best described as the consumer of nursing
and health care?
A. The hospital administrator
B. The healthcare organization
C. The individual receiving healthcare services
D. The nurse providing direct patient care
Correct Answer: C. The individual receiving healthcare services
Rationale: The patient is the central consumer of healthcare services.
Nursing care should recognize the patient's needs, preferences, values,
rights, and participation in decisions regarding care.
Question 4
Question: Which statement best describes health?
A. The absence of diagnosed disease
B. A fixed condition that remains constant throughout life
C. A multidimensional state influenced by physical, psychological,
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 treatments prescribed by other health professionals
B. Providing safe, patient-centered care based on nursing knowledge
and clinical judgment
C. Managing the financial resources of healthcare organizations
D. Diagnosing all medical conditions affecting patients
Correct Answer: B. Providing safe, patient-centered care based on
nursing knowledge and clinical judgment
Rationale: Professional nursing practice integrates nursing knowledge,
clinical judgment, ethical responsibilities, evidence-informed care, and
patient preferences to promote health, prevent illness, and manage
health problems safely. Nurses collaborate with other professionals but
maintain their own professional responsibilities and scope of practice.
Question 2
Question: A nurse is explaining nursing to a newly admitted patient.
Which statement best describes nursing?
A. Nursing primarily involves carrying out medical prescriptions.
B. Nursing focuses only on treating acute illnesses.
C. Nursing involves promoting health, preventing illness, restoring
health, and supporting patients throughout the health continuum.
D. Nursing is primarily concerned with performing technical
procedures.
, Correct Answer: C. Nursing involves promoting health, preventing
illness, restoring health, and supporting patients throughout the
health continuum.
Rationale: Nursing encompasses health promotion, disease prevention,
treatment, rehabilitation, symptom management, education, advocacy,
and supportive care. Professional nursing extends beyond performing
prescribed treatments or technical procedures.
Question 3
Question: Which patient is best described as the consumer of nursing
and health care?
A. The hospital administrator
B. The healthcare organization
C. The individual receiving healthcare services
D. The nurse providing direct patient care
Correct Answer: C. The individual receiving healthcare services
Rationale: The patient is the central consumer of healthcare services.
Nursing care should recognize the patient's needs, preferences, values,
rights, and participation in decisions regarding care.
Question 4
Question: Which statement best describes health?
A. The absence of diagnosed disease
B. A fixed condition that remains constant throughout life
C. A multidimensional state influenced by physical, psychological,
