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 explains the purpose of nursing to a group of newly admitted
patients. Which statement best reflects the central focus of
professional nursing?
A. Performing technical procedures prescribed by the health care
provider
B. Coordinating care while supporting the patient's health, safety, and
well-being
C. Managing only the physical manifestations of illness
D. Ensuring that all patients receive identical treatment
Correct Answer: B. Coordinating care while supporting the patient's
health, safety, and well-being
Rationale: Professional nursing encompasses comprehensive patient
care, including health promotion, disease prevention, coordination of
care, safety, and support of the patient's overall well-being. Nursing is
broader than performing procedures or carrying out prescribed
treatments.
Question 2
Which patient statement best demonstrates the concept of the patient
as a consumer of health care?
A. "I will follow every instruction without asking questions."
B. "I expect health information to be explained so I can participate in
decisions about my care."
C. "Only the health care provider needs to understand my treatment."
D. "My family should make all decisions about my health."
, Correct Answer: B. "I expect health information to be explained so I
can participate in decisions about my care."
Rationale: Patients are active participants and consumers of health
care. Access to understandable information supports participation in
decisions and promotes patient-centered care.
Question 3
Which nursing action is most consistent with promoting health rather
than responding only to illness?
A. Administering medication for an acute infection
B. Monitoring a patient after surgery for complications
C. Teaching a healthy adult strategies to reduce modifiable health risks
D. Treating symptoms after a chronic disease exacerbation
Correct Answer: C. Teaching a healthy adult strategies to reduce
modifiable health risks
Rationale: Health promotion focuses on maintaining and improving
health and reducing risks before illness develops. The other actions
primarily address existing illness or complications.
Question 4
Which statement best describes health in professional nursing practice?
A. Health means the absence of all disease.
B. Health is determined primarily by laboratory findings.
C. Health is a multidimensional state influenced by physical,
psychological, social, and environmental factors.
D. Health is the same for every individual regardless of circumstances.
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 explains the purpose of nursing to a group of newly admitted
patients. Which statement best reflects the central focus of
professional nursing?
A. Performing technical procedures prescribed by the health care
provider
B. Coordinating care while supporting the patient's health, safety, and
well-being
C. Managing only the physical manifestations of illness
D. Ensuring that all patients receive identical treatment
Correct Answer: B. Coordinating care while supporting the patient's
health, safety, and well-being
Rationale: Professional nursing encompasses comprehensive patient
care, including health promotion, disease prevention, coordination of
care, safety, and support of the patient's overall well-being. Nursing is
broader than performing procedures or carrying out prescribed
treatments.
Question 2
Which patient statement best demonstrates the concept of the patient
as a consumer of health care?
A. "I will follow every instruction without asking questions."
B. "I expect health information to be explained so I can participate in
decisions about my care."
C. "Only the health care provider needs to understand my treatment."
D. "My family should make all decisions about my health."
, Correct Answer: B. "I expect health information to be explained so I
can participate in decisions about my care."
Rationale: Patients are active participants and consumers of health
care. Access to understandable information supports participation in
decisions and promotes patient-centered care.
Question 3
Which nursing action is most consistent with promoting health rather
than responding only to illness?
A. Administering medication for an acute infection
B. Monitoring a patient after surgery for complications
C. Teaching a healthy adult strategies to reduce modifiable health risks
D. Treating symptoms after a chronic disease exacerbation
Correct Answer: C. Teaching a healthy adult strategies to reduce
modifiable health risks
Rationale: Health promotion focuses on maintaining and improving
health and reducing risks before illness develops. The other actions
primarily address existing illness or complications.
Question 4
Which statement best describes health in professional nursing practice?
A. Health means the absence of all disease.
B. Health is determined primarily by laboratory findings.
C. Health is a multidimensional state influenced by physical,
psychological, social, and environmental factors.
D. Health is the same for every individual regardless of circumstances.
