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:
A nursing student is discussing the meaning of professional nursing with
a faculty member. Which statement best describes professional nursing
practice?
A. Performing tasks prescribed by health care providers
B. Applying nursing knowledge and clinical judgment to promote,
maintain, and restore health
C. Providing care only when a patient is unable to care for themself
D. Following institutional procedures without modifying care for
individual patients
Correct Answer: B. Applying nursing knowledge and clinical judgment to
promote, maintain, and restore health
Rationale:
Professional nursing involves the use of specialized knowledge, clinical
judgment, assessment, therapeutic interventions, education, advocacy,
and evaluation to meet individual health needs. Nursing care is not
limited to carrying out prescribed tasks or caring for patients who are
dependent.
Question 2
Question:
A nurse is planning care for a patient who has recently been admitted
to the hospital. Which action best demonstrates patient-centered
nursing care?
A. Using the same plan of care for all patients with the same diagnosis
B. Allowing the health care provider to determine all patient goals
C. Incorporating the patient's preferences, values, and needs into the
, plan of care
D. Limiting patient participation to routine daily activities
Correct Answer: C. Incorporating the patient's preferences, values, and
needs into the plan of care
Rationale:
Patient-centered care recognizes the patient as an active participant in
health care decisions. The nurse considers the patient's preferences,
values, goals, needs, and circumstances when planning and delivering
care.
Question 3
Question:
Which statement by a nursing student indicates an accurate
understanding of health?
A. Health means the absence of all disease.
B. Health is the same for every individual.
C. Health involves a dynamic state of physical, psychological, and social
well-being.
D. Health is determined primarily by genetic factors.
Correct Answer: C. Health involves a dynamic state of physical,
psychological, and social well-being.
Rationale:
Health is a dynamic concept influenced by multiple dimensions of well-
being. An individual may have a chronic condition and still experience a
meaningful level of health and functioning.
Question 4
Question:
A nurse is teaching a patient about the nurse's role in health
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:
A nursing student is discussing the meaning of professional nursing with
a faculty member. Which statement best describes professional nursing
practice?
A. Performing tasks prescribed by health care providers
B. Applying nursing knowledge and clinical judgment to promote,
maintain, and restore health
C. Providing care only when a patient is unable to care for themself
D. Following institutional procedures without modifying care for
individual patients
Correct Answer: B. Applying nursing knowledge and clinical judgment to
promote, maintain, and restore health
Rationale:
Professional nursing involves the use of specialized knowledge, clinical
judgment, assessment, therapeutic interventions, education, advocacy,
and evaluation to meet individual health needs. Nursing care is not
limited to carrying out prescribed tasks or caring for patients who are
dependent.
Question 2
Question:
A nurse is planning care for a patient who has recently been admitted
to the hospital. Which action best demonstrates patient-centered
nursing care?
A. Using the same plan of care for all patients with the same diagnosis
B. Allowing the health care provider to determine all patient goals
C. Incorporating the patient's preferences, values, and needs into the
, plan of care
D. Limiting patient participation to routine daily activities
Correct Answer: C. Incorporating the patient's preferences, values, and
needs into the plan of care
Rationale:
Patient-centered care recognizes the patient as an active participant in
health care decisions. The nurse considers the patient's preferences,
values, goals, needs, and circumstances when planning and delivering
care.
Question 3
Question:
Which statement by a nursing student indicates an accurate
understanding of health?
A. Health means the absence of all disease.
B. Health is the same for every individual.
C. Health involves a dynamic state of physical, psychological, and social
well-being.
D. Health is determined primarily by genetic factors.
Correct Answer: C. Health involves a dynamic state of physical,
psychological, and social well-being.
Rationale:
Health is a dynamic concept influenced by multiple dimensions of well-
being. An individual may have a chronic condition and still experience a
meaningful level of health and functioning.
Question 4
Question:
A nurse is teaching a patient about the nurse's role in health
