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: Which statement best describes the primary purpose of
professional nursing practice?
A. To diagnose all medical conditions independently
B. To provide safe, patient-centered care based on assessment, clinical
judgment, and evidence
C. To perform only tasks prescribed by physicians
D. To focus primarily on completing technical procedures efficiently
Correct Answer: B. To provide safe, patient-centered care based on
assessment, clinical judgment, and evidence
Rationale: Professional nursing practice involves assessing patient
needs, applying clinical judgment, coordinating care, promoting safety,
providing patient education, and evaluating outcomes. Nursing care is
patient-centered and incorporates evidence-informed practice rather
than being limited to technical procedures or dependent solely on
another discipline's decisions.
Question 2
Question: A nurse is assessing a newly admitted patient. Which action
best demonstrates respect for the patient as a consumer of health
care?
A. Asking the patient to follow the established unit routine without
discussion
B. Providing information only after treatment has started
C. Including the patient in decisions about care whenever possible
D. Limiting communication to the patient's immediate physical needs
Correct Answer: C. Including the patient in decisions about care
whenever possible
, Rationale: Patients are active participants in their health care.
Respecting patient autonomy includes providing understandable
information, encouraging participation, and incorporating the patient's
preferences and goals into care decisions.
Question 3
Question: Which nursing action most directly promotes patient safety?
A. Verifying the patient's identity before administering medication
B. Completing documentation at the end of the shift from memory
C. Delegating all routine assessments to assistive personnel
D. Using the same teaching approach for every patient
Correct Answer: A. Verifying the patient's identity before administering
medication
Rationale: Correct patient identification is a fundamental safety
practice that reduces the risk of medication and treatment errors.
Safety measures should be incorporated consistently throughout the
nursing process.
Question 4
Question: Which statement by a nursing student indicates an accurate
understanding of health?
A. "Health means being free from disease."
B. "Health is determined only by physical functioning."
C. "Health is the same for every person."
D. "Health involves physical, psychological, social, and other dimensions
of well-being."
Correct Answer: D. "Health involves physical, psychological, social, and
other dimensions of well-being."
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: Which statement best describes the primary purpose of
professional nursing practice?
A. To diagnose all medical conditions independently
B. To provide safe, patient-centered care based on assessment, clinical
judgment, and evidence
C. To perform only tasks prescribed by physicians
D. To focus primarily on completing technical procedures efficiently
Correct Answer: B. To provide safe, patient-centered care based on
assessment, clinical judgment, and evidence
Rationale: Professional nursing practice involves assessing patient
needs, applying clinical judgment, coordinating care, promoting safety,
providing patient education, and evaluating outcomes. Nursing care is
patient-centered and incorporates evidence-informed practice rather
than being limited to technical procedures or dependent solely on
another discipline's decisions.
Question 2
Question: A nurse is assessing a newly admitted patient. Which action
best demonstrates respect for the patient as a consumer of health
care?
A. Asking the patient to follow the established unit routine without
discussion
B. Providing information only after treatment has started
C. Including the patient in decisions about care whenever possible
D. Limiting communication to the patient's immediate physical needs
Correct Answer: C. Including the patient in decisions about care
whenever possible
, Rationale: Patients are active participants in their health care.
Respecting patient autonomy includes providing understandable
information, encouraging participation, and incorporating the patient's
preferences and goals into care decisions.
Question 3
Question: Which nursing action most directly promotes patient safety?
A. Verifying the patient's identity before administering medication
B. Completing documentation at the end of the shift from memory
C. Delegating all routine assessments to assistive personnel
D. Using the same teaching approach for every patient
Correct Answer: A. Verifying the patient's identity before administering
medication
Rationale: Correct patient identification is a fundamental safety
practice that reduces the risk of medication and treatment errors.
Safety measures should be incorporated consistently throughout the
nursing process.
Question 4
Question: Which statement by a nursing student indicates an accurate
understanding of health?
A. "Health means being free from disease."
B. "Health is determined only by physical functioning."
C. "Health is the same for every person."
D. "Health involves physical, psychological, social, and other dimensions
of well-being."
Correct Answer: D. "Health involves physical, psychological, social, and
other dimensions of well-being."
