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 explains to a newly admitted patient that the nurse's
role includes coordinating care, providing education, and advocating for
the patient's needs. Which concept best describes this role?
A. Nursing
B. Medicine
C. Rehabilitation
D. Case finance
Correct Answer: A. Nursing
Rationale: Nursing encompasses the promotion of health, prevention
of illness, care of individuals experiencing illness or injury, advocacy,
education, and coordination of patient care. The nurse's responsibilities
extend beyond performing clinical procedures to addressing the
patient's overall health needs.
Question 2
Question: Which statement by a nursing student best describes the
patient as a consumer of health care?
A. "The patient is mainly responsible for following health-care
prescriptions."
B. "The patient should participate in decisions about the care received."
C. "The health-care team determines which treatment is appropriate."
D. "The patient's role is limited to reporting symptoms."
Correct Answer: B. "The patient should participate in decisions about
the care received."
Rationale: Modern nursing practice emphasizes patient-centered care,
in which patients are active participants in decisions affecting their
, health. Respecting autonomy includes providing understandable
information and supporting informed choices.
Question 3
Question: Which action by the nurse most directly demonstrates
patient advocacy?
A. Completing documentation before the end of the shift
B. Administering medications according to the schedule
C. Ensuring the patient's concerns are communicated to the health-care
team
D. Assigning routine tasks to assistive personnel
Correct Answer: C. Ensuring the patient's concerns are communicated
to the health-care team
Rationale: Advocacy involves protecting the patient's rights, interests,
preferences, and safety. Communicating patient concerns to the
appropriate members of the health-care team is a key nursing advocacy
responsibility.
Question 4
Question: A nurse is teaching a patient about a newly prescribed
medication. Which action best reflects the patient's role as a health-
care consumer?
A. Encouraging the patient to ask questions about the medication
B. Telling the patient to follow the prescription without discussion
C. Limiting education to the medication's name
D. Asking the family to make the decision for the patient
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 explains to a newly admitted patient that the nurse's
role includes coordinating care, providing education, and advocating for
the patient's needs. Which concept best describes this role?
A. Nursing
B. Medicine
C. Rehabilitation
D. Case finance
Correct Answer: A. Nursing
Rationale: Nursing encompasses the promotion of health, prevention
of illness, care of individuals experiencing illness or injury, advocacy,
education, and coordination of patient care. The nurse's responsibilities
extend beyond performing clinical procedures to addressing the
patient's overall health needs.
Question 2
Question: Which statement by a nursing student best describes the
patient as a consumer of health care?
A. "The patient is mainly responsible for following health-care
prescriptions."
B. "The patient should participate in decisions about the care received."
C. "The health-care team determines which treatment is appropriate."
D. "The patient's role is limited to reporting symptoms."
Correct Answer: B. "The patient should participate in decisions about
the care received."
Rationale: Modern nursing practice emphasizes patient-centered care,
in which patients are active participants in decisions affecting their
, health. Respecting autonomy includes providing understandable
information and supporting informed choices.
Question 3
Question: Which action by the nurse most directly demonstrates
patient advocacy?
A. Completing documentation before the end of the shift
B. Administering medications according to the schedule
C. Ensuring the patient's concerns are communicated to the health-care
team
D. Assigning routine tasks to assistive personnel
Correct Answer: C. Ensuring the patient's concerns are communicated
to the health-care team
Rationale: Advocacy involves protecting the patient's rights, interests,
preferences, and safety. Communicating patient concerns to the
appropriate members of the health-care team is a key nursing advocacy
responsibility.
Question 4
Question: A nurse is teaching a patient about a newly prescribed
medication. Which action best reflects the patient's role as a health-
care consumer?
A. Encouraging the patient to ask questions about the medication
B. Telling the patient to follow the prescription without discussion
C. Limiting education to the medication's name
D. Asking the family to make the decision for the patient
