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 explaining the concept of professional nursing
practice. Which statement best reflects this concept?
A. Nursing is primarily task-oriented care
B. Nursing focuses solely on disease treatment
C. Nursing integrates knowledge, judgment, and skills to
promote health
D. Nursing is dependent entirely on physician directives
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Professional nursing practice integrates scientific knowledge,
clinical judgment, and technical skills to provide holistic care. It
goes beyond tasks (A), is not limited to disease (B), and involves
independent as well as collaborative roles (D).
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1, Professional Nursing Practice
Question 2
Which factor most directly influences a patient’s perception of
health?
,A. Laboratory values
B. Cultural beliefs
C. Physician diagnosis
D. Age alone
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Cultural beliefs strongly influence how individuals define and
respond to health and illness. Lab values (A) and diagnosis (C)
are clinical measures, while age (D) alone does not determine
perception.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth, 16th Edition – The Patient: Consumer of
Nursing and Health Care
Question 3
A nurse applies evidence-based practice (EBP) when making
clinical decisions. Which action demonstrates EBP?
A. Following hospital policy without question
B. Using personal experience only
C. Integrating best research evidence with clinical expertise and
patient preferences
D. Relying on physician instructions alone
Correct Answer: C
, Rationale:
EBP combines current best evidence, clinical expertise, and
patient values. The other options lack integration of all
components.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth, 16th Edition – Quality, Safety, and
Evidence-Based Practice
Question 4
Which patient should the nurse assess first?
A. A patient with controlled hypertension requesting discharge
teaching
B. A patient with a new onset of chest pain
C. A patient awaiting routine medication
D. A patient asking for assistance with hygiene
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Chest pain may indicate a life-threatening condition (e.g.,
myocardial ischemia) and requires immediate assessment. The
others are non-urgent.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth, 16th Edition – Clinical Judgment and
Nursing Practice
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 explaining the concept of professional nursing
practice. Which statement best reflects this concept?
A. Nursing is primarily task-oriented care
B. Nursing focuses solely on disease treatment
C. Nursing integrates knowledge, judgment, and skills to
promote health
D. Nursing is dependent entirely on physician directives
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Professional nursing practice integrates scientific knowledge,
clinical judgment, and technical skills to provide holistic care. It
goes beyond tasks (A), is not limited to disease (B), and involves
independent as well as collaborative roles (D).
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1, Professional Nursing Practice
Question 2
Which factor most directly influences a patient’s perception of
health?
,A. Laboratory values
B. Cultural beliefs
C. Physician diagnosis
D. Age alone
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Cultural beliefs strongly influence how individuals define and
respond to health and illness. Lab values (A) and diagnosis (C)
are clinical measures, while age (D) alone does not determine
perception.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth, 16th Edition – The Patient: Consumer of
Nursing and Health Care
Question 3
A nurse applies evidence-based practice (EBP) when making
clinical decisions. Which action demonstrates EBP?
A. Following hospital policy without question
B. Using personal experience only
C. Integrating best research evidence with clinical expertise and
patient preferences
D. Relying on physician instructions alone
Correct Answer: C
, Rationale:
EBP combines current best evidence, clinical expertise, and
patient values. The other options lack integration of all
components.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth, 16th Edition – Quality, Safety, and
Evidence-Based Practice
Question 4
Which patient should the nurse assess first?
A. A patient with controlled hypertension requesting discharge
teaching
B. A patient with a new onset of chest pain
C. A patient awaiting routine medication
D. A patient asking for assistance with hygiene
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Chest pain may indicate a life-threatening condition (e.g.,
myocardial ischemia) and requires immediate assessment. The
others are non-urgent.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth, 16th Edition – Clinical Judgment and
Nursing Practice
