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 medical treatments prescribed by providers
B. Providing care that addresses the patient’s health needs and
responses
C. Managing the financial resources of the health care organization
D. Diagnosing diseases independently of other health professionals
Correct Answer: B. Providing care that addresses the patient’s health
needs and responses
Rationale: Professional nursing focuses on identifying and responding
to human health needs through assessment, clinical judgment,
interventions, education, advocacy, and evaluation. Nursing care
addresses the patient’s responses to actual or potential health
problems rather than independently diagnosing medical diseases.
Question 2
Question: A nurse is explaining the concept of health to a patient.
Which description is most consistent with contemporary nursing
practice?
A. The absence of all physical disease
B. A fixed condition determined primarily by genetics
C. A dynamic state influenced by multiple dimensions of well-being
D. The ability to avoid needing health care services
Correct Answer: C. A dynamic state influenced by multiple dimensions
of well-being
, Rationale: Health is dynamic and influenced by physical, psychological,
social, environmental, and other factors. A person may experience
health and well-being even when living with a chronic condition.
Question 3
Question: Which action by the nurse demonstrates recognition of the
patient as a consumer of health care?
A. Making decisions without discussing them with the patient
B. Encouraging the patient to participate in decisions about care
C. Providing identical education to every patient
D. Limiting information to prevent the patient from becoming
concerned
Correct Answer: B. Encouraging the patient to participate in decisions
about care
Rationale: Patients are active participants and consumers within the
health care system. Nurses support patient-centered care by providing
understandable information, respecting preferences, and promoting
participation in health care decisions.
Question 4
Question: Which activity is an example of nursing practice?
A. Establishing a medical diagnosis independently
B. Assessing a patient’s response to an intervention
C. Selecting a hospital’s annual operating budget
D. Performing a procedure outside the nurse’s authorized scope
Correct Answer: B. Assessing a patient’s response to an intervention
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 medical treatments prescribed by providers
B. Providing care that addresses the patient’s health needs and
responses
C. Managing the financial resources of the health care organization
D. Diagnosing diseases independently of other health professionals
Correct Answer: B. Providing care that addresses the patient’s health
needs and responses
Rationale: Professional nursing focuses on identifying and responding
to human health needs through assessment, clinical judgment,
interventions, education, advocacy, and evaluation. Nursing care
addresses the patient’s responses to actual or potential health
problems rather than independently diagnosing medical diseases.
Question 2
Question: A nurse is explaining the concept of health to a patient.
Which description is most consistent with contemporary nursing
practice?
A. The absence of all physical disease
B. A fixed condition determined primarily by genetics
C. A dynamic state influenced by multiple dimensions of well-being
D. The ability to avoid needing health care services
Correct Answer: C. A dynamic state influenced by multiple dimensions
of well-being
, Rationale: Health is dynamic and influenced by physical, psychological,
social, environmental, and other factors. A person may experience
health and well-being even when living with a chronic condition.
Question 3
Question: Which action by the nurse demonstrates recognition of the
patient as a consumer of health care?
A. Making decisions without discussing them with the patient
B. Encouraging the patient to participate in decisions about care
C. Providing identical education to every patient
D. Limiting information to prevent the patient from becoming
concerned
Correct Answer: B. Encouraging the patient to participate in decisions
about care
Rationale: Patients are active participants and consumers within the
health care system. Nurses support patient-centered care by providing
understandable information, respecting preferences, and promoting
participation in health care decisions.
Question 4
Question: Which activity is an example of nursing practice?
A. Establishing a medical diagnosis independently
B. Assessing a patient’s response to an intervention
C. Selecting a hospital’s annual operating budget
D. Performing a procedure outside the nurse’s authorized scope
Correct Answer: B. Assessing a patient’s response to an intervention
