Brunner & Suddarth’s Textbook of Medical-
Surgical Nursing (16th ed.)
Medical-Surgical Nursing Revision
1. Which statement best defines professional nursing practice?
A. Providing care based solely on physician orders
B. Applying specialized knowledge, skills, and judgment to
promote health
C. Performing tasks delegated by other healthcare providers
D. Delivering care focused only on disease treatment
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Professional nursing integrates knowledge, clinical
judgment, and accountability to promote health and safety.
Citation: Brunner & Suddarth, 16th ed., Ch. 1
2. The primary focus of patient-centered care is to:
,A. Reduce healthcare costs
B. Standardize care delivery
C. Respect patient preferences, values, and needs
D. Improve nurse efficiency
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Patient-centered care prioritizes individual patient
values and shared decision-making.
Citation: Brunner & Suddarth, 16th ed., Ch. 1
3. Which nursing action best demonstrates accountability?
A. Documenting care after the shift
B. Delegating tasks without follow-up
C. Accepting responsibility for nursing actions and outcomes
D. Relying on unit routines
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Accountability requires nurses to answer for their
professional judgments and actions.
Citation: Brunner & Suddarth, 16th ed., Ch. 1
4. The nurse’s primary role in health promotion is to:
A. Diagnose disease
B. Educate and support healthy behaviors
C. Prescribe medications
D. Perform invasive procedures
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nurses promote health through education, advocacy,
and preventive interventions.
Citation: Brunner & Suddarth, 16th ed., Ch. 1
5. Which factor most influences an individual’s health status?
A. Hospital access alone
B. Genetic makeup only
C. Interaction of biological, environmental, and lifestyle factors
D. Availability of medications
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Health results from multiple interacting
determinants, not a single factor.
Citation: Brunner & Suddarth, 16th ed., Ch. 1
6. Evidence-based practice (EBP) is best defined as:
A. Using tradition to guide care
B. Following institutional policy only
C. Integrating best research, clinical expertise, and patient
values
D. Applying research without clinical judgment
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: EBP combines evidence, expertise, and patient
, preferences to ensure safe care.
Citation: Brunner & Suddarth, 16th ed., Ch. 1
7. Which outcome is most associated with high-quality nursing
care?
A. Increased length of stay
B. Reduced patient engagement
C. Improved patient safety and outcomes
D. Increased task completion
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Quality nursing care improves safety, satisfaction,
and clinical outcomes.
Citation: Brunner & Suddarth, 16th ed., Ch. 1
8. A nurse advocating for a patient demonstrates which
professional role?
A. Manager
B. Educator
C. Advocate
D. Researcher
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Advocacy involves protecting patient rights and
promoting optimal care.
Citation: Brunner & Suddarth, 16th ed., Ch. 1
Surgical Nursing (16th ed.)
Medical-Surgical Nursing Revision
1. Which statement best defines professional nursing practice?
A. Providing care based solely on physician orders
B. Applying specialized knowledge, skills, and judgment to
promote health
C. Performing tasks delegated by other healthcare providers
D. Delivering care focused only on disease treatment
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Professional nursing integrates knowledge, clinical
judgment, and accountability to promote health and safety.
Citation: Brunner & Suddarth, 16th ed., Ch. 1
2. The primary focus of patient-centered care is to:
,A. Reduce healthcare costs
B. Standardize care delivery
C. Respect patient preferences, values, and needs
D. Improve nurse efficiency
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Patient-centered care prioritizes individual patient
values and shared decision-making.
Citation: Brunner & Suddarth, 16th ed., Ch. 1
3. Which nursing action best demonstrates accountability?
A. Documenting care after the shift
B. Delegating tasks without follow-up
C. Accepting responsibility for nursing actions and outcomes
D. Relying on unit routines
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Accountability requires nurses to answer for their
professional judgments and actions.
Citation: Brunner & Suddarth, 16th ed., Ch. 1
4. The nurse’s primary role in health promotion is to:
A. Diagnose disease
B. Educate and support healthy behaviors
C. Prescribe medications
D. Perform invasive procedures
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nurses promote health through education, advocacy,
and preventive interventions.
Citation: Brunner & Suddarth, 16th ed., Ch. 1
5. Which factor most influences an individual’s health status?
A. Hospital access alone
B. Genetic makeup only
C. Interaction of biological, environmental, and lifestyle factors
D. Availability of medications
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Health results from multiple interacting
determinants, not a single factor.
Citation: Brunner & Suddarth, 16th ed., Ch. 1
6. Evidence-based practice (EBP) is best defined as:
A. Using tradition to guide care
B. Following institutional policy only
C. Integrating best research, clinical expertise, and patient
values
D. Applying research without clinical judgment
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: EBP combines evidence, expertise, and patient
, preferences to ensure safe care.
Citation: Brunner & Suddarth, 16th ed., Ch. 1
7. Which outcome is most associated with high-quality nursing
care?
A. Increased length of stay
B. Reduced patient engagement
C. Improved patient safety and outcomes
D. Increased task completion
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Quality nursing care improves safety, satisfaction,
and clinical outcomes.
Citation: Brunner & Suddarth, 16th ed., Ch. 1
8. A nurse advocating for a patient demonstrates which
professional role?
A. Manager
B. Educator
C. Advocate
D. Researcher
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Advocacy involves protecting patient rights and
promoting optimal care.
Citation: Brunner & Suddarth, 16th ed., Ch. 1
