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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
Table of Contents – Units Covered
1. Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice
2. Unit 2: Concepts and Principles of Patient Management
3. Unit 3: Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management
4. Unit 4: Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
5. Unit 5: Cardiovascular and Circulatory Function
6. Unit 6: Hematologic Function
7. Unit 7: Immunologic Function
8. Unit 8: Musculoskeletal Function
9. Unit 9: Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
10. Unit 10: Metabolic and Endocrine Function
11. Unit 11: Kidney and Urinary Tract Function
12. Unit 12: Reproductive Function
13. Unit 13: Integumentary Function
14. Unit 14: Sensory Function

, 15. Unit 15: Neurologic Function
16. Unit 16: Acute Community-Based Challenges




Question 1
A nurse is applying the principles of professional nursing
practice when planning care for a hospitalized patient. Which
action best reflects accountability?
A. Delegating all care tasks to assistive personnel
B. Accepting responsibility for one’s own nursing actions
C. Following physician orders without question
D. Prioritizing tasks based on convenience
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Accountability in professional nursing practice involves
accepting responsibility for one’s own actions and decisions in
patient care. Delegation must be appropriate, not total. Nurses
are expected to question unclear orders, and prioritization
should be based on patient needs, not convenience.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice

,Question 2
A nurse demonstrates patient-centered care by which action?
A. Making decisions based solely on clinical guidelines
B. Encouraging patient participation in care decisions
C. Limiting patient involvement to reduce anxiety
D. Prioritizing institutional policies over patient preferences
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Patient-centered care emphasizes involving patients in
decision-making, respecting their preferences, values, and
needs. Sole reliance on guidelines or institutional priorities
without patient input contradicts this principle.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice


Question 3
Which factor is a primary determinant of an individual’s health
status?
A. Hospital staffing ratios
B. Genetic inheritance
C. Availability of medical equipment
D. Nurse-to-patient ratio
Correct Answer: B

, Rationale:
Health is influenced by multiple factors, including genetics,
environment, lifestyle, and access to care. Genetic inheritance
is a fundamental determinant. Staffing and equipment relate to
care delivery, not intrinsic health status.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice


Question 4
A nurse is assessing influences on health care delivery. Which
factor represents a societal influence?
A. Patient’s blood pressure
B. Cultural beliefs about illness
C. Nurse’s clinical experience
D. Medication availability on the unit
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Societal influences include cultural beliefs, values, and social
norms that affect health behaviors and perceptions. Physiologic
measures and clinical experience are not societal factors.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice