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. Providing care only when a provider writes an order
B. Coordinating care based on the patient’s needs, preferences, and
health goals
C. Completing technical procedures as efficiently as possible
D. Following institutional routines without modification
Correct Answer: B. Coordinating care based on the patient’s needs,
preferences, and health goals
Rationale:
Professional nursing practice centers on meeting patient needs through
assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, coordination, and
patient-centered care. Nursing care should incorporate the patient’s
preferences and goals rather than focus only on tasks or provider-
directed orders.
Question 2
Question:
A nurse is explaining nursing as a profession to a newly admitted
nursing student. Which statement is most appropriate?
A. Nursing is primarily concerned with treating disease.
B. Nursing focuses only on physical care.
C. Nursing includes promoting health, preventing illness, caring for
illness, and supporting recovery.
, D. Nursing responsibilities begin only after a medical diagnosis is
established.
Correct Answer: C. Nursing includes promoting health, preventing
illness, caring for illness, and supporting recovery.
Rationale:
Nursing encompasses health promotion, disease prevention, care of
illness, restoration of health, rehabilitation, and support for patients
experiencing health challenges. Nursing is broader than disease
treatment alone.
Question 3
Question:
Which patient behavior best demonstrates active participation in
health care?
A. Waiting for the nurse to make all decisions
B. Asking questions about treatment options and expressing personal
preferences
C. Accepting all recommendations without discussion
D. Relying on family members to communicate all concerns
Correct Answer: B. Asking questions about treatment options and
expressing personal preferences
Rationale:
The patient is a consumer of health care and should participate in
decisions affecting care. Asking questions and expressing preferences
demonstrate active involvement and support patient autonomy.
Question 4
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. Providing care only when a provider writes an order
B. Coordinating care based on the patient’s needs, preferences, and
health goals
C. Completing technical procedures as efficiently as possible
D. Following institutional routines without modification
Correct Answer: B. Coordinating care based on the patient’s needs,
preferences, and health goals
Rationale:
Professional nursing practice centers on meeting patient needs through
assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, coordination, and
patient-centered care. Nursing care should incorporate the patient’s
preferences and goals rather than focus only on tasks or provider-
directed orders.
Question 2
Question:
A nurse is explaining nursing as a profession to a newly admitted
nursing student. Which statement is most appropriate?
A. Nursing is primarily concerned with treating disease.
B. Nursing focuses only on physical care.
C. Nursing includes promoting health, preventing illness, caring for
illness, and supporting recovery.
, D. Nursing responsibilities begin only after a medical diagnosis is
established.
Correct Answer: C. Nursing includes promoting health, preventing
illness, caring for illness, and supporting recovery.
Rationale:
Nursing encompasses health promotion, disease prevention, care of
illness, restoration of health, rehabilitation, and support for patients
experiencing health challenges. Nursing is broader than disease
treatment alone.
Question 3
Question:
Which patient behavior best demonstrates active participation in
health care?
A. Waiting for the nurse to make all decisions
B. Asking questions about treatment options and expressing personal
preferences
C. Accepting all recommendations without discussion
D. Relying on family members to communicate all concerns
Correct Answer: B. Asking questions about treatment options and
expressing personal preferences
Rationale:
The patient is a consumer of health care and should participate in
decisions affecting care. Asking questions and expressing preferences
demonstrate active involvement and support patient autonomy.
Question 4
