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 focus of
professional nursing practice?
A. Performing diagnostic procedures ordered by health care providers
B. Promoting health, preventing illness, and supporting patients
through health-related needs
C. Providing medical treatment independently of other health
professionals
D. Managing hospital resources without direct patient involvement
Correct Answer: B. Promoting health, preventing illness, and
supporting patients through health-related needs
Rationale: Nursing practice focuses on promoting health, preventing
illness, restoring health, facilitating coping, and supporting individuals
and families throughout the health-illness continuum. Nursing care is
centered on the patient's needs and includes assessment, planning,
implementation, and evaluation.
Question 2
Question: A nurse is caring for a patient who is newly diagnosed with a
chronic illness. Which nursing action best demonstrates patient-
centered care?
A. Providing the same teaching plan used for other patients with the
illness
B. Allowing the health care provider to make all decisions about the
patient's care
C. Incorporating the patient's preferences, values, and goals into the
, plan of care
D. Limiting education until the patient has fully accepted the diagnosis
Correct Answer: C. Incorporating the patient's preferences, values,
and goals into the plan of care
Rationale: Patient-centered care recognizes the individual as an active
participant in health care decisions. Incorporating personal values,
preferences, cultural considerations, and goals promotes individualized
care and supports autonomy.
Question 3
Question: Which finding best reflects a person's overall health rather
than merely the absence of disease?
A. Normal laboratory results
B. Freedom from all physical symptoms
C. Ability to maintain physical, psychological, and social well-being
D. Absence of chronic health conditions
Correct Answer: C. Ability to maintain physical, psychological, and
social well-being
Rationale: Health is a multidimensional concept that includes physical,
psychological, social, and other aspects of well-being. A person may
have a chronic condition and still experience a meaningful level of
health and functioning.
Question 4
Question: A patient asks the nurse, "What is my role in my health
care?" Which response is most appropriate?
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 focus of
professional nursing practice?
A. Performing diagnostic procedures ordered by health care providers
B. Promoting health, preventing illness, and supporting patients
through health-related needs
C. Providing medical treatment independently of other health
professionals
D. Managing hospital resources without direct patient involvement
Correct Answer: B. Promoting health, preventing illness, and
supporting patients through health-related needs
Rationale: Nursing practice focuses on promoting health, preventing
illness, restoring health, facilitating coping, and supporting individuals
and families throughout the health-illness continuum. Nursing care is
centered on the patient's needs and includes assessment, planning,
implementation, and evaluation.
Question 2
Question: A nurse is caring for a patient who is newly diagnosed with a
chronic illness. Which nursing action best demonstrates patient-
centered care?
A. Providing the same teaching plan used for other patients with the
illness
B. Allowing the health care provider to make all decisions about the
patient's care
C. Incorporating the patient's preferences, values, and goals into the
, plan of care
D. Limiting education until the patient has fully accepted the diagnosis
Correct Answer: C. Incorporating the patient's preferences, values,
and goals into the plan of care
Rationale: Patient-centered care recognizes the individual as an active
participant in health care decisions. Incorporating personal values,
preferences, cultural considerations, and goals promotes individualized
care and supports autonomy.
Question 3
Question: Which finding best reflects a person's overall health rather
than merely the absence of disease?
A. Normal laboratory results
B. Freedom from all physical symptoms
C. Ability to maintain physical, psychological, and social well-being
D. Absence of chronic health conditions
Correct Answer: C. Ability to maintain physical, psychological, and
social well-being
Rationale: Health is a multidimensional concept that includes physical,
psychological, social, and other aspects of well-being. A person may
have a chronic condition and still experience a meaningful level of
health and functioning.
Question 4
Question: A patient asks the nurse, "What is my role in my health
care?" Which response is most appropriate?
