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 scope of professional nursing practice
to a new student. Which statement best reflects the role of
professional nursing?
A. Providing only physician-directed care
B. Delivering holistic care to individuals, families, and
communities
,C. Focusing solely on disease treatment
D. Performing technical tasks without clinical judgment
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing encompasses holistic care addressing
physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs across individuals,
families, and communities. Option A is incorrect because
nursing is not limited to physician-directed care. Option C is too
narrow, excluding health promotion. Option D ignores critical
thinking and clinical judgment, which are central to nursing
practice.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 2
Which action by the nurse best demonstrates patient-centered
care?
A. Making decisions without patient input
B. Prioritizing hospital efficiency over patient needs
C. Respecting patient preferences and values in care decisions
D. Applying the same care plan to all patients
Correct Answer: C
,Rationale:
Patient-centered care involves respecting individual patient
preferences, values, and needs. Options A and D ignore
individualization, while B prioritizes system efficiency over
patient welfare, contradicting patient-centered principles.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
A nurse is applying evidence-based practice (EBP). Which action
reflects this approach?
A. Using only personal clinical experience
B. Following outdated protocols without review
C. Integrating research evidence with clinical expertise and
patient preferences
D. Relying solely on physician instructions
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
EBP integrates the best available research evidence, clinical
expertise, and patient values. Options A and D lack integration,
and B contradicts the principle of using current evidence.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
, 16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 4
Which factor is a primary influence on health?
A. Hospital policies only
B. Genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors
C. Nurse staffing levels
D. Availability of medications alone
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Health is influenced by a combination of genetic,
environmental, and lifestyle factors. Options A, C, and D are
narrower system-related factors and do not fully represent
determinants of health.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 5
A nurse identifies a safety risk and reports it immediately.
Which principle is being demonstrated?
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 scope of professional nursing practice
to a new student. Which statement best reflects the role of
professional nursing?
A. Providing only physician-directed care
B. Delivering holistic care to individuals, families, and
communities
,C. Focusing solely on disease treatment
D. Performing technical tasks without clinical judgment
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing encompasses holistic care addressing
physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs across individuals,
families, and communities. Option A is incorrect because
nursing is not limited to physician-directed care. Option C is too
narrow, excluding health promotion. Option D ignores critical
thinking and clinical judgment, which are central to nursing
practice.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 2
Which action by the nurse best demonstrates patient-centered
care?
A. Making decisions without patient input
B. Prioritizing hospital efficiency over patient needs
C. Respecting patient preferences and values in care decisions
D. Applying the same care plan to all patients
Correct Answer: C
,Rationale:
Patient-centered care involves respecting individual patient
preferences, values, and needs. Options A and D ignore
individualization, while B prioritizes system efficiency over
patient welfare, contradicting patient-centered principles.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
A nurse is applying evidence-based practice (EBP). Which action
reflects this approach?
A. Using only personal clinical experience
B. Following outdated protocols without review
C. Integrating research evidence with clinical expertise and
patient preferences
D. Relying solely on physician instructions
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
EBP integrates the best available research evidence, clinical
expertise, and patient values. Options A and D lack integration,
and B contradicts the principle of using current evidence.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
, 16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 4
Which factor is a primary influence on health?
A. Hospital policies only
B. Genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors
C. Nurse staffing levels
D. Availability of medications alone
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Health is influenced by a combination of genetic,
environmental, and lifestyle factors. Options A, C, and D are
narrower system-related factors and do not fully represent
determinants of health.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 5
A nurse identifies a safety risk and reports it immediately.
Which principle is being demonstrated?
