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
A nurse is explaining the primary purpose of professional nursing
practice to a newly admitted patient. Which statement best describes
nursing?
A. Providing treatments prescribed by health care providers
B. Promoting health, preventing illness, and supporting individuals in
achieving optimal health
C. Diagnosing all medical conditions affecting patients
D. Performing technical procedures required during hospitalization
Correct Answer: B. Promoting health, preventing illness, and
supporting individuals in achieving optimal health
Rationale: Nursing encompasses health promotion, illness prevention,
care of individuals experiencing health alterations, restoration of
health, and support for optimal functioning. Although nurses
administer treatments and perform procedures, professional nursing
extends beyond carrying out prescribed medical interventions.
Question 2
A nurse is assessing a patient who reports difficulty managing a newly
diagnosed chronic condition. Which nursing action best demonstrates
patient-centered practice?
A. Giving the patient standardized instructions without asking questions
B. Developing the plan of care based solely on the diagnosis
C. Incorporating the patient's preferences, needs, values, and abilities
into care planning
D. Asking the family to make all health care decisions
, Correct Answer: C. Incorporating the patient's preferences, needs,
values, and abilities into care planning
Rationale: Patient-centered nursing recognizes the patient as an active
participant in health care. Care should reflect individual preferences,
values, needs, abilities, and goals rather than relying exclusively on the
diagnosis or standardized interventions.
Question 3
A patient asks the nurse, "Why do you need to know what matters
most to me before planning my care?" Which response is most
appropriate?
A. "Your preferences help determine which nursing interventions are
appropriate for you."
B. "Your preferences determine which medications the provider can
prescribe."
C. "Your preferences eliminate the need for clinical assessment."
D. "Your preferences are mainly needed for documentation purposes."
Correct Answer: A. "Your preferences help determine which nursing
interventions are appropriate for you."
Rationale: Effective nursing care considers the patient as a consumer of
health care whose preferences, values, goals, and circumstances
influence care planning. Patient preferences complement, rather than
replace, professional assessment and clinical judgment.
Question 4
A nurse is caring for four patients. Which patient statement best
reflects a holistic concept of health?
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
A nurse is explaining the primary purpose of professional nursing
practice to a newly admitted patient. Which statement best describes
nursing?
A. Providing treatments prescribed by health care providers
B. Promoting health, preventing illness, and supporting individuals in
achieving optimal health
C. Diagnosing all medical conditions affecting patients
D. Performing technical procedures required during hospitalization
Correct Answer: B. Promoting health, preventing illness, and
supporting individuals in achieving optimal health
Rationale: Nursing encompasses health promotion, illness prevention,
care of individuals experiencing health alterations, restoration of
health, and support for optimal functioning. Although nurses
administer treatments and perform procedures, professional nursing
extends beyond carrying out prescribed medical interventions.
Question 2
A nurse is assessing a patient who reports difficulty managing a newly
diagnosed chronic condition. Which nursing action best demonstrates
patient-centered practice?
A. Giving the patient standardized instructions without asking questions
B. Developing the plan of care based solely on the diagnosis
C. Incorporating the patient's preferences, needs, values, and abilities
into care planning
D. Asking the family to make all health care decisions
, Correct Answer: C. Incorporating the patient's preferences, needs,
values, and abilities into care planning
Rationale: Patient-centered nursing recognizes the patient as an active
participant in health care. Care should reflect individual preferences,
values, needs, abilities, and goals rather than relying exclusively on the
diagnosis or standardized interventions.
Question 3
A patient asks the nurse, "Why do you need to know what matters
most to me before planning my care?" Which response is most
appropriate?
A. "Your preferences help determine which nursing interventions are
appropriate for you."
B. "Your preferences determine which medications the provider can
prescribe."
C. "Your preferences eliminate the need for clinical assessment."
D. "Your preferences are mainly needed for documentation purposes."
Correct Answer: A. "Your preferences help determine which nursing
interventions are appropriate for you."
Rationale: Effective nursing care considers the patient as a consumer of
health care whose preferences, values, goals, and circumstances
influence care planning. Patient preferences complement, rather than
replace, professional assessment and clinical judgment.
Question 4
A nurse is caring for four patients. Which patient statement best
reflects a holistic concept of health?
