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
Unit 1 – Principles of Nursing Practice
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 1
A nurse demonstrates accountability in professional nursing
practice by performing which action?
A. Delegating all tasks to assistive personnel
B. Accepting responsibility for assigned patient care
,C. Avoiding documentation errors by charting later
D. Following only physician instructions
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Accountability involves being responsible for one's actions and
patient outcomes. Accepting responsibility for assigned care
reflects professional accountability. Delegating all tasks is
inappropriate, delayed charting risks errors, and nursing
practice is independent, not solely physician-directed.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 2
Which action best reflects evidence-based nursing practice?
A. Following unit tradition for wound care
B. Using clinical expertise combined with research findings
C. Relying solely on physician preference
D. Applying interventions learned in school without updates
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates best current evidence,
,clinical expertise, and patient preferences. Tradition and
outdated practices are not evidence-based.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
A nurse prioritizes patient safety by implementing which
intervention?
A. Encouraging independent ambulation without supervision
B. Using standardized protocols to reduce errors
C. Limiting communication to avoid confusion
D. Avoiding documentation to save time
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Standardized protocols improve safety and reduce variability.
Unsupervised ambulation increases fall risk, and poor
communication/documentation compromises safety.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
, Question 4
Which factor is considered a primary influence on health?
A. Hospital policies
B. Socioeconomic status
C. Nurse staffing patterns
D. Medication availability
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Socioeconomic status significantly impacts access to care,
nutrition, and overall health outcomes. Other options are
indirect influences.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 5
The nurse recognizes the patient as a consumer of health care
when the patient:
A. Passively accepts treatment
B. Participates in decision-making
C. Follows all provider instructions without question
D. Avoids asking questions
Correct Answer: B
Surgical Nursing
16th Edition
Author(s)Janice L. Hinkle; Kerry H. Cheever;
Kristen J. Overbaugh; Carolyn E. Bradley
TEST BANK
Unit 1 – Principles of Nursing Practice
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 1
A nurse demonstrates accountability in professional nursing
practice by performing which action?
A. Delegating all tasks to assistive personnel
B. Accepting responsibility for assigned patient care
,C. Avoiding documentation errors by charting later
D. Following only physician instructions
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Accountability involves being responsible for one's actions and
patient outcomes. Accepting responsibility for assigned care
reflects professional accountability. Delegating all tasks is
inappropriate, delayed charting risks errors, and nursing
practice is independent, not solely physician-directed.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 2
Which action best reflects evidence-based nursing practice?
A. Following unit tradition for wound care
B. Using clinical expertise combined with research findings
C. Relying solely on physician preference
D. Applying interventions learned in school without updates
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates best current evidence,
,clinical expertise, and patient preferences. Tradition and
outdated practices are not evidence-based.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
A nurse prioritizes patient safety by implementing which
intervention?
A. Encouraging independent ambulation without supervision
B. Using standardized protocols to reduce errors
C. Limiting communication to avoid confusion
D. Avoiding documentation to save time
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Standardized protocols improve safety and reduce variability.
Unsupervised ambulation increases fall risk, and poor
communication/documentation compromises safety.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
, Question 4
Which factor is considered a primary influence on health?
A. Hospital policies
B. Socioeconomic status
C. Nurse staffing patterns
D. Medication availability
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Socioeconomic status significantly impacts access to care,
nutrition, and overall health outcomes. Other options are
indirect influences.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 5
The nurse recognizes the patient as a consumer of health care
when the patient:
A. Passively accepts treatment
B. Participates in decision-making
C. Follows all provider instructions without question
D. Avoids asking questions
Correct Answer: B
