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 demonstrates accountability in professional practice by
which action?
A. Delegating all tasks to assistive personnel
B. Accepting responsibility for assigned patient outcomes
C. Avoiding documentation errors by omitting uncertain data
D. Following physician orders without question
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Accountability involves being answerable for one’s
actions and patient outcomes. Professional nurses accept
responsibility for care provided and its results.
Source: Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 16th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 2
Which factor is a primary determinant of an individual’s health
status?
A. Hospital location
B. Genetic predisposition
C. Nursing staffing ratios
D. Insurance type
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Health is influenced by multiple factors, including
genetics, environment, lifestyle, and access to care. Genetic
predisposition plays a key role in disease risk.
Source: Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 16th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 3
,A nurse uses current research findings to guide patient care.
This reflects which principle?
A. Clinical intuition
B. Evidence-based practice
C. Ethical reasoning
D. Quality assurance
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Evidence-based practice integrates the best current
research evidence with clinical expertise and patient
preferences to guide care decisions.
Source: Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 16th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 4
Which action best demonstrates patient-centered care?
A. Following institutional protocols strictly
B. Prioritizing nurse convenience
C. Incorporating patient preferences into care planning
D. Limiting patient involvement in decisions
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Patient-centered care emphasizes respect for patient
values, preferences, and needs, ensuring they are involved in
care decisions.
, Source: Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 16th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 5
Which element is essential for ensuring patient safety in nursing
practice?
A. Minimizing communication
B. Standardizing care without flexibility
C. Effective interprofessional communication
D. Avoiding delegation
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Effective communication among healthcare
providers reduces errors and enhances patient safety, a core
component of quality care.
Source: Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 16th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 6
A nurse identifies a medication error before administration.
What is the priority action?
A. Ignore the error
B. Report and correct the error
Surgical Nursing
16th Edition
Author(s)Janice L. Hinkle; Kerry H. Cheever;
Kristen J. Overbaugh; Carolyn E. Bradley
TEST BANK
Question 1
A nurse demonstrates accountability in professional practice by
which action?
A. Delegating all tasks to assistive personnel
B. Accepting responsibility for assigned patient outcomes
C. Avoiding documentation errors by omitting uncertain data
D. Following physician orders without question
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Accountability involves being answerable for one’s
actions and patient outcomes. Professional nurses accept
responsibility for care provided and its results.
Source: Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 16th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 2
Which factor is a primary determinant of an individual’s health
status?
A. Hospital location
B. Genetic predisposition
C. Nursing staffing ratios
D. Insurance type
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Health is influenced by multiple factors, including
genetics, environment, lifestyle, and access to care. Genetic
predisposition plays a key role in disease risk.
Source: Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 16th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 3
,A nurse uses current research findings to guide patient care.
This reflects which principle?
A. Clinical intuition
B. Evidence-based practice
C. Ethical reasoning
D. Quality assurance
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Evidence-based practice integrates the best current
research evidence with clinical expertise and patient
preferences to guide care decisions.
Source: Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 16th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 4
Which action best demonstrates patient-centered care?
A. Following institutional protocols strictly
B. Prioritizing nurse convenience
C. Incorporating patient preferences into care planning
D. Limiting patient involvement in decisions
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Patient-centered care emphasizes respect for patient
values, preferences, and needs, ensuring they are involved in
care decisions.
, Source: Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 16th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 5
Which element is essential for ensuring patient safety in nursing
practice?
A. Minimizing communication
B. Standardizing care without flexibility
C. Effective interprofessional communication
D. Avoiding delegation
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Effective communication among healthcare
providers reduces errors and enhances patient safety, a core
component of quality care.
Source: Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 16th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 6
A nurse identifies a medication error before administration.
What is the priority action?
A. Ignore the error
B. Report and correct the error
