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 purpose of
nursing?
A. Diagnosing medical conditions and prescribing treatment
B. Promoting health, preventing illness, and supporting patients in
achieving optimal health
C. Performing diagnostic procedures independently of other health
professionals
D. Managing hospital operations and financial resources
Correct Answer: B. Promoting health, preventing illness, and
supporting patients in achieving optimal health
Rationale: Nursing encompasses health promotion, illness prevention,
care of individuals with health alterations, restoration of health, and
support for patients and families. Nurses use assessment, clinical
judgment, intervention, education, and evaluation to meet patient
needs.
Question 2
Question: A nurse is caring for a patient who asks, “What can I do to
maintain my health?” Which response best reflects a health-promotion
approach?
A. “You should seek treatment only when you develop symptoms.”
B. “Your health is determined mainly by your genetic background.”
C. “Regular physical activity, healthy nutrition, preventive care, and
stress management can support your health.”
D. “Your health depends primarily on the medications prescribed by
your provider.”
, Correct Answer: C. “Regular physical activity, healthy nutrition,
preventive care, and stress management can support your health.”
Rationale: Health promotion emphasizes behaviors and conditions that
improve overall well-being and reduce the risk of illness. Preventive
care, nutrition, physical activity, and stress management are modifiable
factors that can contribute to health.
Question 3
Question: A patient states, “I do not want to participate in my
treatment decisions because the health care team knows what is best
for me.” Which nursing response is most appropriate?
A. “You should allow the health care team to make all decisions for
you.”
B. “Your preferences and values are important components of your
health care decisions.”
C. “You must participate in every decision related to your care.”
D. “Only your family should decide what treatment you receive.”
Correct Answer: B. “Your preferences and values are important
components of your health care decisions.”
Rationale: Patient-centered nursing recognizes the patient as an active
consumer of health care. Respecting autonomy means supporting the
patient's right to participate in decisions according to personal
preferences, values, and goals.
Question 4
Question: Which factor is an example of a social influence on health
care delivery?
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 purpose of
nursing?
A. Diagnosing medical conditions and prescribing treatment
B. Promoting health, preventing illness, and supporting patients in
achieving optimal health
C. Performing diagnostic procedures independently of other health
professionals
D. Managing hospital operations and financial resources
Correct Answer: B. Promoting health, preventing illness, and
supporting patients in achieving optimal health
Rationale: Nursing encompasses health promotion, illness prevention,
care of individuals with health alterations, restoration of health, and
support for patients and families. Nurses use assessment, clinical
judgment, intervention, education, and evaluation to meet patient
needs.
Question 2
Question: A nurse is caring for a patient who asks, “What can I do to
maintain my health?” Which response best reflects a health-promotion
approach?
A. “You should seek treatment only when you develop symptoms.”
B. “Your health is determined mainly by your genetic background.”
C. “Regular physical activity, healthy nutrition, preventive care, and
stress management can support your health.”
D. “Your health depends primarily on the medications prescribed by
your provider.”
, Correct Answer: C. “Regular physical activity, healthy nutrition,
preventive care, and stress management can support your health.”
Rationale: Health promotion emphasizes behaviors and conditions that
improve overall well-being and reduce the risk of illness. Preventive
care, nutrition, physical activity, and stress management are modifiable
factors that can contribute to health.
Question 3
Question: A patient states, “I do not want to participate in my
treatment decisions because the health care team knows what is best
for me.” Which nursing response is most appropriate?
A. “You should allow the health care team to make all decisions for
you.”
B. “Your preferences and values are important components of your
health care decisions.”
C. “You must participate in every decision related to your care.”
D. “Only your family should decide what treatment you receive.”
Correct Answer: B. “Your preferences and values are important
components of your health care decisions.”
Rationale: Patient-centered nursing recognizes the patient as an active
consumer of health care. Respecting autonomy means supporting the
patient's right to participate in decisions according to personal
preferences, values, and goals.
Question 4
Question: Which factor is an example of a social influence on health
care delivery?
