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 nursing student asks what the primary purpose of nursing is when
caring for a patient. Which response is most appropriate?
A. To promote health, prevent illness, and assist patients in achieving
optimal health outcomes
B. To diagnose all medical conditions affecting the patient
C. To provide treatments prescribed by healthcare providers
D. To manage healthcare organizations and services
Correct Answer: A. To promote health, prevent illness, and assist
patients in achieving optimal health outcomes
Rationale: Nursing encompasses health promotion, illness prevention,
restoration of health, alleviation of suffering, and support of patients in
achieving the highest possible level of wellness. Nursing care extends
beyond carrying out prescribed treatments.
Question 2
A patient says, “I want to understand what is happening before I agree
to this treatment.” Which nursing action best supports the patient as a
consumer of healthcare?
A. Tell the patient that the healthcare provider has already made the
decision.
B. Encourage the patient to ask questions and seek information needed
to make an informed decision.
C. Ask the family to make the decision for the patient.
D. Explain that treatment should begin before the patient asks
additional questions.
Correct Answer: B. Encourage the patient to ask questions and seek
information needed to make an informed decision.
, Rationale: Patients have the right to participate in decisions about their
care. The nurse promotes autonomy by supporting access to
understandable information and encouraging the patient to ask
questions.
Question 3
Which statement best describes health?
A. The absence of all disease
B. A condition that is determined only by physical functioning
C. A dynamic state influenced by physical, psychological, social, and
other factors
D. A fixed condition that remains unchanged throughout life
Correct Answer: C. A dynamic state influenced by physical,
psychological, social, and other factors
Rationale: Health is multidimensional and dynamic. An individual's
health status can be influenced by physical condition, emotional well-
being, environment, social relationships, behaviors, and other
determinants.
Question 4
A nurse reviews the care provided to a patient to determine whether
an intervention achieved the intended outcome. Which aspect of
nursing practice is the nurse performing?
A. Assessment
B. Planning
C. Implementation
D. Evaluation
Correct Answer: D. Evaluation
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 nursing student asks what the primary purpose of nursing is when
caring for a patient. Which response is most appropriate?
A. To promote health, prevent illness, and assist patients in achieving
optimal health outcomes
B. To diagnose all medical conditions affecting the patient
C. To provide treatments prescribed by healthcare providers
D. To manage healthcare organizations and services
Correct Answer: A. To promote health, prevent illness, and assist
patients in achieving optimal health outcomes
Rationale: Nursing encompasses health promotion, illness prevention,
restoration of health, alleviation of suffering, and support of patients in
achieving the highest possible level of wellness. Nursing care extends
beyond carrying out prescribed treatments.
Question 2
A patient says, “I want to understand what is happening before I agree
to this treatment.” Which nursing action best supports the patient as a
consumer of healthcare?
A. Tell the patient that the healthcare provider has already made the
decision.
B. Encourage the patient to ask questions and seek information needed
to make an informed decision.
C. Ask the family to make the decision for the patient.
D. Explain that treatment should begin before the patient asks
additional questions.
Correct Answer: B. Encourage the patient to ask questions and seek
information needed to make an informed decision.
, Rationale: Patients have the right to participate in decisions about their
care. The nurse promotes autonomy by supporting access to
understandable information and encouraging the patient to ask
questions.
Question 3
Which statement best describes health?
A. The absence of all disease
B. A condition that is determined only by physical functioning
C. A dynamic state influenced by physical, psychological, social, and
other factors
D. A fixed condition that remains unchanged throughout life
Correct Answer: C. A dynamic state influenced by physical,
psychological, social, and other factors
Rationale: Health is multidimensional and dynamic. An individual's
health status can be influenced by physical condition, emotional well-
being, environment, social relationships, behaviors, and other
determinants.
Question 4
A nurse reviews the care provided to a patient to determine whether
an intervention achieved the intended outcome. Which aspect of
nursing practice is the nurse performing?
A. Assessment
B. Planning
C. Implementation
D. Evaluation
Correct Answer: D. Evaluation
