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 planning care for a patient who has been newly
diagnosed with a chronic illness. Which action best demonstrates the
central focus of professional nursing practice?
A. Completing all treatments according to the medical plan
B. Coordinating individualized care based on the patient’s needs and
preferences
C. Ensuring that the patient follows the prescribed treatment without
deviation
D. Focusing primarily on the patient’s physical symptoms
Correct Answer: B. Coordinating individualized care based on the
patient’s needs and preferences
Rationale: Professional nursing practice is centered on patient-
centered care. The nurse integrates the patient’s physical,
psychological, social, cultural, and individual preferences into planning,
implementing, and evaluating care.
Question 2
Question: Which statement by a nursing student best describes the
patient as a consumer of health care?
A. “The patient mainly receives information from health professionals.”
B. “The patient is responsible for following every recommendation
without question.”
C. “The patient participates in decisions regarding health care and can
express preferences.”
D. “The patient’s role is limited to reporting symptoms.”
, Correct Answer: C. “The patient participates in decisions regarding
health care and can express preferences.”
Rationale: Patients are active participants in health care. Patient-
centered practice supports informed participation, shared decision-
making, communication of preferences, and involvement in decisions
affecting care.
Question 3
Question: Which statement most accurately reflects the nursing
concept of health?
A. Health is the absence of disease.
B. Health is a fixed condition that remains stable throughout life.
C. Health refers only to physical functioning.
D. Health is a dynamic state influenced by multiple dimensions of well-
being.
Correct Answer: D. Health is a dynamic state influenced by multiple
dimensions of well-being.
Rationale: Health is multidimensional and can change over time.
Physical, psychological, social, environmental, and other factors can
influence an individual’s level of health and well-being.
Question 4
Question: A nurse is caring for a patient who has difficulty obtaining
prescribed medications because of financial limitations. Which factor is
most directly influencing the patient’s 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
Question: A nurse is planning care for a patient who has been newly
diagnosed with a chronic illness. Which action best demonstrates the
central focus of professional nursing practice?
A. Completing all treatments according to the medical plan
B. Coordinating individualized care based on the patient’s needs and
preferences
C. Ensuring that the patient follows the prescribed treatment without
deviation
D. Focusing primarily on the patient’s physical symptoms
Correct Answer: B. Coordinating individualized care based on the
patient’s needs and preferences
Rationale: Professional nursing practice is centered on patient-
centered care. The nurse integrates the patient’s physical,
psychological, social, cultural, and individual preferences into planning,
implementing, and evaluating care.
Question 2
Question: Which statement by a nursing student best describes the
patient as a consumer of health care?
A. “The patient mainly receives information from health professionals.”
B. “The patient is responsible for following every recommendation
without question.”
C. “The patient participates in decisions regarding health care and can
express preferences.”
D. “The patient’s role is limited to reporting symptoms.”
, Correct Answer: C. “The patient participates in decisions regarding
health care and can express preferences.”
Rationale: Patients are active participants in health care. Patient-
centered practice supports informed participation, shared decision-
making, communication of preferences, and involvement in decisions
affecting care.
Question 3
Question: Which statement most accurately reflects the nursing
concept of health?
A. Health is the absence of disease.
B. Health is a fixed condition that remains stable throughout life.
C. Health refers only to physical functioning.
D. Health is a dynamic state influenced by multiple dimensions of well-
being.
Correct Answer: D. Health is a dynamic state influenced by multiple
dimensions of well-being.
Rationale: Health is multidimensional and can change over time.
Physical, psychological, social, environmental, and other factors can
influence an individual’s level of health and well-being.
Question 4
Question: A nurse is caring for a patient who has difficulty obtaining
prescribed medications because of financial limitations. Which factor is
most directly influencing the patient’s health?
