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 professional role of the nurse?
A. Providing care based primarily on the preferences of the health care
provider
B. Combining scientific knowledge, clinical judgment, and
compassionate patient-centered care
C. Performing technical procedures prescribed by other health
professionals
D. Focusing mainly on the physical needs associated with illness
Correct Answer: B. Combining scientific knowledge, clinical judgment,
and compassionate patient-centered care
Rationale:
Professional nursing integrates knowledge from science with clinical
judgment, communication, caring, advocacy, and attention to the
patient's physical, psychological, social, and other needs. The nurse's
role extends beyond performing procedures to promoting health,
preventing complications, coordinating care, and supporting informed
patient decisions.
Why the Other Options Are Incorrect:
A. Nursing practice is not directed solely by another health
professional's preferences. Nurses use their own professional
knowledge, standards, and clinical judgment.
C. Technical procedures are only one part of nursing practice and do
not encompass the full professional role.
D. Focusing only on physical needs ignores the holistic nature of
professional nursing care.
, Question 2
Question:
A nurse discovers that a medication was administered at the wrong
time by the nurse on the previous shift. Which action best
demonstrates professional accountability?
A. Documenting the event only if the patient develops symptoms
B. Waiting until the next staff meeting to mention the error
C. Reporting the error promptly and assessing the patient for possible
effects
D. Asking another nurse to decide whether the error should be
reported
Correct Answer: C. Reporting the error promptly and assessing the
patient for possible effects
Rationale:
Accountability means accepting responsibility for professional actions
and responding appropriately when an actual or potential error occurs.
The nurse should first protect the patient by assessing for harm, notify
the appropriate members of the health care team according to
organizational procedures, and document the patient's condition and
care accurately.
Why the Other Options Are Incorrect:
A. Waiting for symptoms can delay recognition and treatment of a
potentially harmful medication error.
B. Delaying communication may place the patient at unnecessary risk.
D. The nurse has a professional responsibility to respond appropriately
rather than shifting accountability to another nurse.
Question 3
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 professional role of the nurse?
A. Providing care based primarily on the preferences of the health care
provider
B. Combining scientific knowledge, clinical judgment, and
compassionate patient-centered care
C. Performing technical procedures prescribed by other health
professionals
D. Focusing mainly on the physical needs associated with illness
Correct Answer: B. Combining scientific knowledge, clinical judgment,
and compassionate patient-centered care
Rationale:
Professional nursing integrates knowledge from science with clinical
judgment, communication, caring, advocacy, and attention to the
patient's physical, psychological, social, and other needs. The nurse's
role extends beyond performing procedures to promoting health,
preventing complications, coordinating care, and supporting informed
patient decisions.
Why the Other Options Are Incorrect:
A. Nursing practice is not directed solely by another health
professional's preferences. Nurses use their own professional
knowledge, standards, and clinical judgment.
C. Technical procedures are only one part of nursing practice and do
not encompass the full professional role.
D. Focusing only on physical needs ignores the holistic nature of
professional nursing care.
, Question 2
Question:
A nurse discovers that a medication was administered at the wrong
time by the nurse on the previous shift. Which action best
demonstrates professional accountability?
A. Documenting the event only if the patient develops symptoms
B. Waiting until the next staff meeting to mention the error
C. Reporting the error promptly and assessing the patient for possible
effects
D. Asking another nurse to decide whether the error should be
reported
Correct Answer: C. Reporting the error promptly and assessing the
patient for possible effects
Rationale:
Accountability means accepting responsibility for professional actions
and responding appropriately when an actual or potential error occurs.
The nurse should first protect the patient by assessing for harm, notify
the appropriate members of the health care team according to
organizational procedures, and document the patient's condition and
care accurately.
Why the Other Options Are Incorrect:
A. Waiting for symptoms can delay recognition and treatment of a
potentially harmful medication error.
B. Delaying communication may place the patient at unnecessary risk.
D. The nurse has a professional responsibility to respond appropriately
rather than shifting accountability to another nurse.
Question 3
