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 is explaining the purpose of professional nursing to a newly
admitted patient. Which statement best describes the primary focus of
nursing?
A. Identifying medical diagnoses and prescribing treatment
B. Promoting health, preventing illness, and supporting patients in
achieving optimal health
C. Performing only technical procedures prescribed by healthcare
providers
D. Managing healthcare facilities and allocating hospital resources
Correct Answer: B. Promoting health, preventing illness, and
supporting patients in achieving optimal health
Rationale: Professional nursing encompasses health promotion, illness
prevention, restoration of health, alleviation of suffering, and support
of patients and families. Nursing care includes assessment, clinical
judgment, education, advocacy, and coordination of care.
Question 2
Which action by a nurse best demonstrates patient-centered care?
A. Selecting meals for a patient based on the hospital menu
B. Asking the patient about personal preferences when developing the
plan of care
C. Following the standard care plan without modification
D. Making decisions for the patient to prevent anxiety
Correct Answer: B. Asking the patient about personal preferences
when developing the plan of care
, Rationale: Patient-centered care recognizes the patient as an active
participant in healthcare decisions. Incorporating the patient's values,
preferences, needs, and goals promotes individualized care and respect
for autonomy.
Question 3
A nurse is teaching a patient about maintaining health. Which
statement by the patient indicates an appropriate understanding of
health?
A. “Health means that I never become ill.”
B. “Health only refers to how well my body functions.”
C. “Health includes physical, psychological, social, and other dimensions
of well-being.”
D. “Health is determined mainly by whether I have a medical
diagnosis.”
Correct Answer: C. “Health includes physical, psychological, social,
and other dimensions of well-being.”
Rationale: Health is a multidimensional concept that includes physical,
psychological, social, developmental, cultural, and other aspects of
well-being. A person may experience illness while still maintaining
aspects of health and meaningful functioning.
Question 4
Which nursing action most directly supports health promotion?
A. Administering an antibiotic for a bacterial infection
B. Teaching an adult about regular physical activity and balanced
nutrition
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 is explaining the purpose of professional nursing to a newly
admitted patient. Which statement best describes the primary focus of
nursing?
A. Identifying medical diagnoses and prescribing treatment
B. Promoting health, preventing illness, and supporting patients in
achieving optimal health
C. Performing only technical procedures prescribed by healthcare
providers
D. Managing healthcare facilities and allocating hospital resources
Correct Answer: B. Promoting health, preventing illness, and
supporting patients in achieving optimal health
Rationale: Professional nursing encompasses health promotion, illness
prevention, restoration of health, alleviation of suffering, and support
of patients and families. Nursing care includes assessment, clinical
judgment, education, advocacy, and coordination of care.
Question 2
Which action by a nurse best demonstrates patient-centered care?
A. Selecting meals for a patient based on the hospital menu
B. Asking the patient about personal preferences when developing the
plan of care
C. Following the standard care plan without modification
D. Making decisions for the patient to prevent anxiety
Correct Answer: B. Asking the patient about personal preferences
when developing the plan of care
, Rationale: Patient-centered care recognizes the patient as an active
participant in healthcare decisions. Incorporating the patient's values,
preferences, needs, and goals promotes individualized care and respect
for autonomy.
Question 3
A nurse is teaching a patient about maintaining health. Which
statement by the patient indicates an appropriate understanding of
health?
A. “Health means that I never become ill.”
B. “Health only refers to how well my body functions.”
C. “Health includes physical, psychological, social, and other dimensions
of well-being.”
D. “Health is determined mainly by whether I have a medical
diagnosis.”
Correct Answer: C. “Health includes physical, psychological, social,
and other dimensions of well-being.”
Rationale: Health is a multidimensional concept that includes physical,
psychological, social, developmental, cultural, and other aspects of
well-being. A person may experience illness while still maintaining
aspects of health and meaningful functioning.
Question 4
Which nursing action most directly supports health promotion?
A. Administering an antibiotic for a bacterial infection
B. Teaching an adult about regular physical activity and balanced
nutrition
