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:
A nurse is explaining the purpose of professional nursing practice to a
newly admitted nursing student. Which statement best reflects
professional nursing practice?
A. Performing tasks assigned by other health care professionals
B. Applying nursing knowledge and clinical judgment to provide safe,
patient-centered care
C. Following institutional routines without modifying them for
individual patients
D. Focusing primarily on completing care activities as efficiently as
possible
Correct Answer: B. Applying nursing knowledge and clinical judgment
to provide safe, patient-centered care
Rationale:
Professional nursing practice requires the nurse to integrate
knowledge, clinical judgment, ethical responsibilities, and patient
preferences when providing care. The nurse is accountable for making
appropriate nursing decisions and promoting patient safety rather than
simply completing assigned tasks.
Question 2
Question:
Which action by a nurse best demonstrates accountability in
professional practice?
A. Asking another nurse to accept responsibility for an unfamiliar
procedure
, B. Documenting an assessment after completing the patient's care
C. Reporting a medication error promptly and following organizational
procedures
D. Delegating all complex patient-care decisions to the charge nurse
Correct Answer: C. Reporting a medication error promptly and
following organizational procedures
Rationale:
Accountability means accepting responsibility for one's nursing actions
and addressing errors promptly and appropriately. Reporting a
medication error supports patient safety and professional
responsibility.
Question 3
Question:
A nurse is caring for a patient who states, “I want to be involved in
every decision about my treatment.” Which nursing action best
supports patient-centered care?
A. Providing information and encouraging the patient to participate in
decisions
B. Asking the family to make decisions on the patient's behalf
C. Selecting the treatment plan that the nurse believes is most
appropriate
D. Limiting information to prevent the patient from becoming
overwhelmed
Correct Answer: A. Providing information and encouraging the patient
to participate in decisions
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:
A nurse is explaining the purpose of professional nursing practice to a
newly admitted nursing student. Which statement best reflects
professional nursing practice?
A. Performing tasks assigned by other health care professionals
B. Applying nursing knowledge and clinical judgment to provide safe,
patient-centered care
C. Following institutional routines without modifying them for
individual patients
D. Focusing primarily on completing care activities as efficiently as
possible
Correct Answer: B. Applying nursing knowledge and clinical judgment
to provide safe, patient-centered care
Rationale:
Professional nursing practice requires the nurse to integrate
knowledge, clinical judgment, ethical responsibilities, and patient
preferences when providing care. The nurse is accountable for making
appropriate nursing decisions and promoting patient safety rather than
simply completing assigned tasks.
Question 2
Question:
Which action by a nurse best demonstrates accountability in
professional practice?
A. Asking another nurse to accept responsibility for an unfamiliar
procedure
, B. Documenting an assessment after completing the patient's care
C. Reporting a medication error promptly and following organizational
procedures
D. Delegating all complex patient-care decisions to the charge nurse
Correct Answer: C. Reporting a medication error promptly and
following organizational procedures
Rationale:
Accountability means accepting responsibility for one's nursing actions
and addressing errors promptly and appropriately. Reporting a
medication error supports patient safety and professional
responsibility.
Question 3
Question:
A nurse is caring for a patient who states, “I want to be involved in
every decision about my treatment.” Which nursing action best
supports patient-centered care?
A. Providing information and encouraging the patient to participate in
decisions
B. Asking the family to make decisions on the patient's behalf
C. Selecting the treatment plan that the nurse believes is most
appropriate
D. Limiting information to prevent the patient from becoming
overwhelmed
Correct Answer: A. Providing information and encouraging the patient
to participate in decisions
