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
Which action best reflects the primary goal of professional
nursing practice?
A. Performing physician-prescribed treatments accurately
B. Promoting health, preventing illness, and caring for
individuals holistically
C. Managing hospital resources efficiently
D. Delegating tasks to assistive personnel
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale:
Professional nursing focuses on holistic care, including health
promotion, disease prevention, and patient-centered care.
Option A is task-focused, C is administrative, and D is a
component of management but not the core goal.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 2
A nurse incorporates evidence-based practice (EBP) into care.
Which action demonstrates this principle?
A. Following unit routines without question
B. Using clinical experience combined with current research and
patient preferences
C. Relying solely on physician orders
D. Applying outdated procedures for consistency
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
EBP integrates best current evidence, clinical expertise, and
patient preferences. The other options ignore one or more of
these essential components.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
,16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
Which factor is most influential in shaping a patient’s
perception of health?
A. Laboratory values
B. Cultural beliefs and personal values
C. Hospital policies
D. Nurse staffing ratios
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Health perception is subjective and strongly influenced by
cultural beliefs, values, and experiences. Lab values and policies
are objective factors but do not define perception.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 4
A nurse prioritizes patient safety. Which intervention is most
appropriate?
, A. Administering medications without verification
B. Using two patient identifiers before procedures
C. Delegating all tasks to unlicensed personnel
D. Avoiding documentation to save time
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Using two identifiers is a key patient safety standard. The other
options increase risk and violate safety protocols.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 5
Which best describes the role of the patient as a consumer of
health care?
A. Passive recipient of care
B. Active participant in decision-making
C. Dependent on provider choices
D. Limited to following instructions
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Modern health care emphasizes patient autonomy and active
Surgical Nursing
16th Edition
Author(s)Janice L. Hinkle; Kerry H. Cheever;
Kristen J. Overbaugh; Carolyn E. Bradley
TEST BANK
Question 1
Which action best reflects the primary goal of professional
nursing practice?
A. Performing physician-prescribed treatments accurately
B. Promoting health, preventing illness, and caring for
individuals holistically
C. Managing hospital resources efficiently
D. Delegating tasks to assistive personnel
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale:
Professional nursing focuses on holistic care, including health
promotion, disease prevention, and patient-centered care.
Option A is task-focused, C is administrative, and D is a
component of management but not the core goal.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 2
A nurse incorporates evidence-based practice (EBP) into care.
Which action demonstrates this principle?
A. Following unit routines without question
B. Using clinical experience combined with current research and
patient preferences
C. Relying solely on physician orders
D. Applying outdated procedures for consistency
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
EBP integrates best current evidence, clinical expertise, and
patient preferences. The other options ignore one or more of
these essential components.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
,16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
Which factor is most influential in shaping a patient’s
perception of health?
A. Laboratory values
B. Cultural beliefs and personal values
C. Hospital policies
D. Nurse staffing ratios
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Health perception is subjective and strongly influenced by
cultural beliefs, values, and experiences. Lab values and policies
are objective factors but do not define perception.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 4
A nurse prioritizes patient safety. Which intervention is most
appropriate?
, A. Administering medications without verification
B. Using two patient identifiers before procedures
C. Delegating all tasks to unlicensed personnel
D. Avoiding documentation to save time
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Using two identifiers is a key patient safety standard. The other
options increase risk and violate safety protocols.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 5
Which best describes the role of the patient as a consumer of
health care?
A. Passive recipient of care
B. Active participant in decision-making
C. Dependent on provider choices
D. Limited to following instructions
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Modern health care emphasizes patient autonomy and active
