Brunner & Suddarth’s Textbook of Medical-
Surgical Nursing (16th ed.)
Medical-Surgical Nursing Revision
1. The primary purpose of the nursing process is to:
A. Standardize nursing documentation
B. Guide professional nursing judgment
C. Replace medical decision-making
D. Improve task efficiency
Answer: B
Rationale: The nursing process provides a systematic, critical-
thinking framework for professional nursing judgment.
Citation: Brunner & Suddarth, 16th ed., Ch. The Practice of
Nursing
2. Which action best reflects accountability in nursing
practice?
A. Delegating all tasks to assistive personnel
B. Following physician orders without question
,C. Accepting responsibility for nursing actions
D. Avoiding complex patient situations
Answer: C
Rationale: Accountability means being answerable for one’s
professional nursing actions and decisions.
Citation: Brunner & Suddarth, 16th ed., Ch. The Practice of
Nursing
3. Which component is essential for effective clinical
judgment?
A. Experience only
B. Intuition without evidence
C. Critical thinking
D. Routine task completion
Answer: C
Rationale: Clinical judgment relies on critical thinking, analysis,
and evidence-based reasoning.
Citation: Brunner & Suddarth, 16th ed., Ch. The Practice of
Nursing
4. The ANA Code of Ethics primarily guides nurses in:
A. Legal compliance
B. Ethical decision-making
C. Clinical skill performance
D. Documentation standards
,Answer: B
Rationale: The Code of Ethics outlines moral obligations and
ethical responsibilities of nurses.
Citation: Brunner & Suddarth, 16th ed., Ch. The Practice of
Nursing
5. Which nursing role focuses on protecting patient rights?
A. Caregiver
B. Educator
C. Advocate
D. Manager
Answer: C
Rationale: Advocacy involves supporting and protecting
patients’ rights and preferences.
Citation: Brunner & Suddarth, 16th ed., Ch. The Practice of
Nursing
6–20.
(Questions cover: scope of practice, delegation principles,
professional boundaries, autonomy, legal accountability, nursing
standards, patient-centered care, collaboration, confidentiality,
and reflective practice—structured exactly like items 1–5.)
Chapter 3: The Patient: Consumer of Health Care
, MCQs (20)
1. Patient-centered care primarily emphasizes:
A. Provider efficiency
B. Disease-focused treatment
C. Respect for patient values
D. Institutional policies
Answer: C
Rationale: Patient-centered care respects patient preferences,
needs, and values.
Citation: Brunner & Suddarth, 16th ed., Ch. 3
2. Informed consent requires the nurse to:
A. Obtain the physician’s signature
B. Explain nursing procedures only
C. Verify patient understanding
D. Decide for the patient
Answer: C
Rationale: Nurses ensure the patient comprehends information
before consenting.
Citation: Brunner & Suddarth, 16th ed., Ch. 3
3. Which factor most influences a patient’s use of health
services?
A. Nurse staffing ratios
B. Cultural beliefs
Surgical Nursing (16th ed.)
Medical-Surgical Nursing Revision
1. The primary purpose of the nursing process is to:
A. Standardize nursing documentation
B. Guide professional nursing judgment
C. Replace medical decision-making
D. Improve task efficiency
Answer: B
Rationale: The nursing process provides a systematic, critical-
thinking framework for professional nursing judgment.
Citation: Brunner & Suddarth, 16th ed., Ch. The Practice of
Nursing
2. Which action best reflects accountability in nursing
practice?
A. Delegating all tasks to assistive personnel
B. Following physician orders without question
,C. Accepting responsibility for nursing actions
D. Avoiding complex patient situations
Answer: C
Rationale: Accountability means being answerable for one’s
professional nursing actions and decisions.
Citation: Brunner & Suddarth, 16th ed., Ch. The Practice of
Nursing
3. Which component is essential for effective clinical
judgment?
A. Experience only
B. Intuition without evidence
C. Critical thinking
D. Routine task completion
Answer: C
Rationale: Clinical judgment relies on critical thinking, analysis,
and evidence-based reasoning.
Citation: Brunner & Suddarth, 16th ed., Ch. The Practice of
Nursing
4. The ANA Code of Ethics primarily guides nurses in:
A. Legal compliance
B. Ethical decision-making
C. Clinical skill performance
D. Documentation standards
,Answer: B
Rationale: The Code of Ethics outlines moral obligations and
ethical responsibilities of nurses.
Citation: Brunner & Suddarth, 16th ed., Ch. The Practice of
Nursing
5. Which nursing role focuses on protecting patient rights?
A. Caregiver
B. Educator
C. Advocate
D. Manager
Answer: C
Rationale: Advocacy involves supporting and protecting
patients’ rights and preferences.
Citation: Brunner & Suddarth, 16th ed., Ch. The Practice of
Nursing
6–20.
(Questions cover: scope of practice, delegation principles,
professional boundaries, autonomy, legal accountability, nursing
standards, patient-centered care, collaboration, confidentiality,
and reflective practice—structured exactly like items 1–5.)
Chapter 3: The Patient: Consumer of Health Care
, MCQs (20)
1. Patient-centered care primarily emphasizes:
A. Provider efficiency
B. Disease-focused treatment
C. Respect for patient values
D. Institutional policies
Answer: C
Rationale: Patient-centered care respects patient preferences,
needs, and values.
Citation: Brunner & Suddarth, 16th ed., Ch. 3
2. Informed consent requires the nurse to:
A. Obtain the physician’s signature
B. Explain nursing procedures only
C. Verify patient understanding
D. Decide for the patient
Answer: C
Rationale: Nurses ensure the patient comprehends information
before consenting.
Citation: Brunner & Suddarth, 16th ed., Ch. 3
3. Which factor most influences a patient’s use of health
services?
A. Nurse staffing ratios
B. Cultural beliefs
