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 role of professional nursing to a first-year
nursing student. Which statement best describes the primary focus of
nursing practice?
A. Diagnosing medical conditions and prescribing treatment
B. Promoting health, preventing illness, and caring for individuals
experiencing health alterations
C. Performing technical procedures ordered by physicians
D. Managing hospital finances and healthcare resources
Correct Answer: B. Promoting health, preventing illness, and caring
for individuals experiencing health alterations
Rationale:
Professional nursing encompasses health promotion, illness prevention,
care of individuals with actual or potential health problems, restoration
of health, and support for adaptation and quality of life. Nursing
practice includes assessment, clinical judgment, interventions,
education, advocacy, and evaluation of outcomes.
Question 2
Question:
A patient asks the nurse, “Why do you keep asking me what I think
about my treatment?” Which response by the nurse is most
appropriate?
A. “Your preferences help the healthcare team determine which
treatments are easiest to provide.”
B. “Patients are expected to participate in decisions because you are
the consumer of your healthcare.”
C. “Your opinion is required so the hospital can document informed
, consent.”
D. “The healthcare team needs your agreement before any nursing
intervention can occur.”
Correct Answer: B. “Patients are expected to participate in decisions
because you are the consumer of your healthcare.”
Rationale:
Patient-centered care recognizes the patient as an active participant
and consumer of healthcare services. Respecting preferences, values,
needs, and informed choices supports autonomy and individualized
care.
Question 3
Question:
Which assessment finding best reflects an individual's overall health
status rather than simply the absence of disease?
A. The patient has no prescribed medications.
B. The patient reports no current pain.
C. The patient maintains physical, psychological, and social functioning
appropriate to personal circumstances.
D. The patient's laboratory results are within reference ranges.
Correct Answer: C. The patient maintains physical, psychological, and
social functioning appropriate to personal circumstances.
Rationale:
Health is a multidimensional concept that involves physical,
psychological, social, and functional well-being. A person may have a
chronic condition and still experience meaningful health and quality of
life.
Question 4
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 role of professional nursing to a first-year
nursing student. Which statement best describes the primary focus of
nursing practice?
A. Diagnosing medical conditions and prescribing treatment
B. Promoting health, preventing illness, and caring for individuals
experiencing health alterations
C. Performing technical procedures ordered by physicians
D. Managing hospital finances and healthcare resources
Correct Answer: B. Promoting health, preventing illness, and caring
for individuals experiencing health alterations
Rationale:
Professional nursing encompasses health promotion, illness prevention,
care of individuals with actual or potential health problems, restoration
of health, and support for adaptation and quality of life. Nursing
practice includes assessment, clinical judgment, interventions,
education, advocacy, and evaluation of outcomes.
Question 2
Question:
A patient asks the nurse, “Why do you keep asking me what I think
about my treatment?” Which response by the nurse is most
appropriate?
A. “Your preferences help the healthcare team determine which
treatments are easiest to provide.”
B. “Patients are expected to participate in decisions because you are
the consumer of your healthcare.”
C. “Your opinion is required so the hospital can document informed
, consent.”
D. “The healthcare team needs your agreement before any nursing
intervention can occur.”
Correct Answer: B. “Patients are expected to participate in decisions
because you are the consumer of your healthcare.”
Rationale:
Patient-centered care recognizes the patient as an active participant
and consumer of healthcare services. Respecting preferences, values,
needs, and informed choices supports autonomy and individualized
care.
Question 3
Question:
Which assessment finding best reflects an individual's overall health
status rather than simply the absence of disease?
A. The patient has no prescribed medications.
B. The patient reports no current pain.
C. The patient maintains physical, psychological, and social functioning
appropriate to personal circumstances.
D. The patient's laboratory results are within reference ranges.
Correct Answer: C. The patient maintains physical, psychological, and
social functioning appropriate to personal circumstances.
Rationale:
Health is a multidimensional concept that involves physical,
psychological, social, and functional well-being. A person may have a
chronic condition and still experience meaningful health and quality of
life.
Question 4
