Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-
Surgical Nursing
16th Edition
• Author(s)Janice L. Hinkle; Kerry H.
Cheever; Kristen J. Overbaugh; Carolyn E.
Bradley
TEST BANK
Question 1
A nurse is explaining the role of professional nursing to a group
of newly admitted nursing students. Which statement best
describes professional nursing practice?
A. Nursing focuses primarily on carrying out prescribed medical
treatments
B. Nursing is the diagnosis and treatment of human responses
to health problems
C. Nursing is limited to caring for hospitalized patients with
acute illness
D. Nursing primarily involves technical skills and procedures
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of
human responses to actual or potential health problems.
Nursing practice incorporates assessment, clinical judgment,
health promotion, prevention of illness, and patient-centered
care. Options A, C, and D are incorrect because nursing extends
beyond carrying out medical orders, is not limited to acute care
settings, and involves critical thinking in addition to technical
skills.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1, Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 2
A nurse uses current research findings to guide wound care
interventions for a postoperative patient. Which nursing
principle is demonstrated?
A. Delegation
B. Evidence-based practice
C. Accountability
D. Advocacy
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice involves integrating the best current
,evidence, clinical expertise, and patient preferences to improve
outcomes and provide high-quality care. Delegation refers to
assigning tasks, accountability involves responsibility for
actions, and advocacy involves protecting patient rights.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1, Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
The nurse is caring for four patients. Which patient should the
nurse assess first?
A. A patient requesting assistance with hygiene care
B. A patient reporting sudden shortness of breath
C. A patient asking for discharge instructions
D. A patient waiting for scheduled medication administration
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Sudden shortness of breath may indicate a life-threatening
airway or breathing problem requiring immediate assessment
using the ABC priority framework. The other situations are
important but not immediately life-threatening.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1, Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
, Question 4
A nurse identifies a medication error before administration and
immediately reports it according to agency policy. Which
professional responsibility is the nurse demonstrating?
A. Delegation
B. Accountability
C. Health promotion
D. Collaboration
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Accountability involves accepting responsibility for nursing
actions and following professional and ethical standards,
including reporting errors and near misses to promote patient
safety. Delegation involves assigning tasks, while collaboration
and health promotion address other aspects of care.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1, Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 5
Which action by the nurse best demonstrates patient-centered
care?
Surgical Nursing
16th Edition
• Author(s)Janice L. Hinkle; Kerry H.
Cheever; Kristen J. Overbaugh; Carolyn E.
Bradley
TEST BANK
Question 1
A nurse is explaining the role of professional nursing to a group
of newly admitted nursing students. Which statement best
describes professional nursing practice?
A. Nursing focuses primarily on carrying out prescribed medical
treatments
B. Nursing is the diagnosis and treatment of human responses
to health problems
C. Nursing is limited to caring for hospitalized patients with
acute illness
D. Nursing primarily involves technical skills and procedures
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of
human responses to actual or potential health problems.
Nursing practice incorporates assessment, clinical judgment,
health promotion, prevention of illness, and patient-centered
care. Options A, C, and D are incorrect because nursing extends
beyond carrying out medical orders, is not limited to acute care
settings, and involves critical thinking in addition to technical
skills.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1, Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 2
A nurse uses current research findings to guide wound care
interventions for a postoperative patient. Which nursing
principle is demonstrated?
A. Delegation
B. Evidence-based practice
C. Accountability
D. Advocacy
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice involves integrating the best current
,evidence, clinical expertise, and patient preferences to improve
outcomes and provide high-quality care. Delegation refers to
assigning tasks, accountability involves responsibility for
actions, and advocacy involves protecting patient rights.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1, Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
The nurse is caring for four patients. Which patient should the
nurse assess first?
A. A patient requesting assistance with hygiene care
B. A patient reporting sudden shortness of breath
C. A patient asking for discharge instructions
D. A patient waiting for scheduled medication administration
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Sudden shortness of breath may indicate a life-threatening
airway or breathing problem requiring immediate assessment
using the ABC priority framework. The other situations are
important but not immediately life-threatening.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1, Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
, Question 4
A nurse identifies a medication error before administration and
immediately reports it according to agency policy. Which
professional responsibility is the nurse demonstrating?
A. Delegation
B. Accountability
C. Health promotion
D. Collaboration
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Accountability involves accepting responsibility for nursing
actions and following professional and ethical standards,
including reporting errors and near misses to promote patient
safety. Delegation involves assigning tasks, while collaboration
and health promotion address other aspects of care.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1, Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 5
Which action by the nurse best demonstrates patient-centered
care?
