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 caring for a patient who asks, “What exactly does nursing
involve?” Which response by the nurse best describes the profession of
nursing?
A. Providing treatments prescribed by health care providers
B. Helping people achieve, maintain, or regain health through
professional nursing care
C. Performing technical procedures that support medical treatment
D. Monitoring patients until the health care provider determines
discharge is appropriate
Correct Answer: B. Helping people achieve, maintain, or regain health
through professional nursing care
Rationale: Nursing involves promoting health, preventing illness, caring
for people who are ill or injured, facilitating recovery, and supporting
patients in achieving optimal health and functioning. Nursing practice
encompasses assessment, clinical judgment, intervention, education,
advocacy, and evaluation rather than simply carrying out prescribed
treatments.
Question 2
Which nursing activity is an example of health promotion?
A. Teaching a patient with diabetes how to recognize hypoglycemia
B. Assisting a patient with pneumonia to perform prescribed coughing
exercises
C. Counseling a healthy adult about regular physical activity and
balanced nutrition
D. Monitoring a patient for complications after surgery
, Correct Answer: C. Counseling a healthy adult about regular physical
activity and balanced nutrition
Rationale: Health promotion focuses on helping individuals improve
and maintain health before illness occurs. Teaching a healthy person
about exercise and nutrition supports wellness and risk reduction.
Why the Other Options Are Incorrect:
A. Teaching recognition of hypoglycemia is primarily disease-
management education for an existing condition.
B. Coughing exercises for a patient with pneumonia address
management of an existing illness.
D. Monitoring for postoperative complications is focused on treatment
and prevention of complications in an ill patient.
Question 3
A patient tells the nurse, “I do not want to participate in this treatment
because I do not understand why I need it.” What is the nurse's most
appropriate initial action?
A. Explain that the treatment is necessary and should not be refused
B. Ask the health care provider to obtain the patient's signature
C. Explore the patient's concerns and determine what information is
unclear
D. Document that the patient is noncompliant with treatment
Correct Answer: C. Explore the patient's concerns and determine what
information is unclear
Rationale: Patient-centered nursing begins by understanding the
patient's concerns, values, preferences, and informational needs.
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 caring for a patient who asks, “What exactly does nursing
involve?” Which response by the nurse best describes the profession of
nursing?
A. Providing treatments prescribed by health care providers
B. Helping people achieve, maintain, or regain health through
professional nursing care
C. Performing technical procedures that support medical treatment
D. Monitoring patients until the health care provider determines
discharge is appropriate
Correct Answer: B. Helping people achieve, maintain, or regain health
through professional nursing care
Rationale: Nursing involves promoting health, preventing illness, caring
for people who are ill or injured, facilitating recovery, and supporting
patients in achieving optimal health and functioning. Nursing practice
encompasses assessment, clinical judgment, intervention, education,
advocacy, and evaluation rather than simply carrying out prescribed
treatments.
Question 2
Which nursing activity is an example of health promotion?
A. Teaching a patient with diabetes how to recognize hypoglycemia
B. Assisting a patient with pneumonia to perform prescribed coughing
exercises
C. Counseling a healthy adult about regular physical activity and
balanced nutrition
D. Monitoring a patient for complications after surgery
, Correct Answer: C. Counseling a healthy adult about regular physical
activity and balanced nutrition
Rationale: Health promotion focuses on helping individuals improve
and maintain health before illness occurs. Teaching a healthy person
about exercise and nutrition supports wellness and risk reduction.
Why the Other Options Are Incorrect:
A. Teaching recognition of hypoglycemia is primarily disease-
management education for an existing condition.
B. Coughing exercises for a patient with pneumonia address
management of an existing illness.
D. Monitoring for postoperative complications is focused on treatment
and prevention of complications in an ill patient.
Question 3
A patient tells the nurse, “I do not want to participate in this treatment
because I do not understand why I need it.” What is the nurse's most
appropriate initial action?
A. Explain that the treatment is necessary and should not be refused
B. Ask the health care provider to obtain the patient's signature
C. Explore the patient's concerns and determine what information is
unclear
D. Document that the patient is noncompliant with treatment
Correct Answer: C. Explore the patient's concerns and determine what
information is unclear
Rationale: Patient-centered nursing begins by understanding the
patient's concerns, values, preferences, and informational needs.
