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 nurse is explaining the meaning of professional nursing
practice to a newly admitted nursing student. Which statement best
describes nursing practice?
A. Performing tasks prescribed by other health care professionals
B. Providing care that integrates assessment, clinical judgment,
intervention, and evaluation
C. Focusing primarily on treating the patient's medical diagnosis
D. Following institutional procedures without independent decision-
making
Correct Answer: B. Providing care that integrates assessment, clinical
judgment, intervention, and evaluation
Rationale: Professional nursing practice involves more than performing
assigned tasks. Nurses assess patients, apply clinical judgment,
implement appropriate interventions, promote safety, and evaluate
outcomes as part of professional patient-centered care.
Why the Other Options Are Incorrect:
A. Nursing practice includes independent nursing responsibilities and is
not limited to tasks prescribed by other professionals.
C. Nurses address the patient's overall health needs rather than
focusing only on the medical diagnosis.
D. Institutional policies guide practice, but professional nursing also
requires independent judgment and accountability.
Question 2
, Question: A nurse caring for a hospitalized patient asks, “What matters
most to you while you are receiving treatment?” What is the primary
purpose of this question?
A. To determine which diagnostic tests the provider should order
B. To identify the patient's preferences and priorities for care
C. To establish whether the patient understands the medical diagnosis
D. To determine which nursing procedures can be delegated
Correct Answer: B. To identify the patient's preferences and priorities
for care
Rationale: The patient is the consumer of nursing and health care
services and should be actively involved in decisions affecting care.
Asking about personal priorities supports patient-centered care and
respects individual preferences, values, and needs.
Why the Other Options Are Incorrect:
A. Diagnostic testing is determined by clinical assessment and the
appropriate health care team rather than solely by this question.
C. Understanding of the diagnosis is important, but the question is
primarily designed to identify the patient's values and care priorities.
D. Delegation decisions are based on patient needs, staff competence,
and scope of practice, not simply patient preferences.
Question 3
Question: Which statement by a nursing student demonstrates an
accurate understanding of health?
A. “Health means being free from all disease.”
B. “Health is determined only by a person's physical condition.”
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 nurse is explaining the meaning of professional nursing
practice to a newly admitted nursing student. Which statement best
describes nursing practice?
A. Performing tasks prescribed by other health care professionals
B. Providing care that integrates assessment, clinical judgment,
intervention, and evaluation
C. Focusing primarily on treating the patient's medical diagnosis
D. Following institutional procedures without independent decision-
making
Correct Answer: B. Providing care that integrates assessment, clinical
judgment, intervention, and evaluation
Rationale: Professional nursing practice involves more than performing
assigned tasks. Nurses assess patients, apply clinical judgment,
implement appropriate interventions, promote safety, and evaluate
outcomes as part of professional patient-centered care.
Why the Other Options Are Incorrect:
A. Nursing practice includes independent nursing responsibilities and is
not limited to tasks prescribed by other professionals.
C. Nurses address the patient's overall health needs rather than
focusing only on the medical diagnosis.
D. Institutional policies guide practice, but professional nursing also
requires independent judgment and accountability.
Question 2
, Question: A nurse caring for a hospitalized patient asks, “What matters
most to you while you are receiving treatment?” What is the primary
purpose of this question?
A. To determine which diagnostic tests the provider should order
B. To identify the patient's preferences and priorities for care
C. To establish whether the patient understands the medical diagnosis
D. To determine which nursing procedures can be delegated
Correct Answer: B. To identify the patient's preferences and priorities
for care
Rationale: The patient is the consumer of nursing and health care
services and should be actively involved in decisions affecting care.
Asking about personal priorities supports patient-centered care and
respects individual preferences, values, and needs.
Why the Other Options Are Incorrect:
A. Diagnostic testing is determined by clinical assessment and the
appropriate health care team rather than solely by this question.
C. Understanding of the diagnosis is important, but the question is
primarily designed to identify the patient's values and care priorities.
D. Delegation decisions are based on patient needs, staff competence,
and scope of practice, not simply patient preferences.
Question 3
Question: Which statement by a nursing student demonstrates an
accurate understanding of health?
A. “Health means being free from all disease.”
B. “Health is determined only by a person's physical condition.”
