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 to a group of students. Which statement best reflects
professional nursing practice?
A. Performing only physician-prescribed interventions
B. Delivering care based on tradition and routine
C. Integrating evidence-based knowledge with clinical expertise
and patient preferences
D. Focusing primarily on task completion
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Professional nursing practice involves integrating the best
current evidence, clinical expertise, and patient values to
provide high-quality care. Option A is incorrect because nursing
practice is autonomous and not limited to physician orders.
Option B ignores evidence-based practice. Option D reflects
task-oriented care rather than holistic, professional nursing.
Source: Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 16th Edition – Unit 1 Principles of Nursing Practice
,Question 2
Which action by the nurse best demonstrates patient-centered
care?
A. Encouraging all patients to follow standardized care plans
B. Including the patient in decision-making about their
treatment
C. Limiting patient questions to save time
D. Prioritizing institutional policies over patient preferences
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Patient-centered care emphasizes involving patients in
decisions, respecting their preferences, and promoting
autonomy. Options A, C, and D contradict individualized,
patient-focused care.
Source: Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 16th Edition – Unit 1 Principles of Nursing Practice
Question 3
A nurse is assessing a patient’s health status. Which factor best
represents a holistic approach to health?
A. Only physical examination findings
B. Emotional and spiritual well-being
C. Laboratory values alone
D. Physician’s diagnosis only
Correct Answer: B
, Rationale:
Health is multidimensional, including physical, emotional,
social, and spiritual well-being. Options A, C, and D are limited
and do not reflect holistic assessment.
Source: Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 16th Edition – Unit 1 Principles of Nursing Practice
Question 4
Which patient should the nurse assess first?
A. A patient requesting discharge instructions
B. A patient with new onset chest pain
C. A patient needing assistance with hygiene
D. A patient awaiting routine medication
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Using priority frameworks (ABCs and potential life threats),
chest pain may indicate a life-threatening condition such as
myocardial infarction and requires immediate assessment.
Other options are non-urgent.
Source: Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 16th Edition – Unit 1 Principles of Nursing Practice
Question 5
Which statement best describes evidence-based practice (EBP)?
A. Using only personal clinical experience
B. Applying institutional policies without question
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 to a group of students. Which statement best reflects
professional nursing practice?
A. Performing only physician-prescribed interventions
B. Delivering care based on tradition and routine
C. Integrating evidence-based knowledge with clinical expertise
and patient preferences
D. Focusing primarily on task completion
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Professional nursing practice involves integrating the best
current evidence, clinical expertise, and patient values to
provide high-quality care. Option A is incorrect because nursing
practice is autonomous and not limited to physician orders.
Option B ignores evidence-based practice. Option D reflects
task-oriented care rather than holistic, professional nursing.
Source: Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 16th Edition – Unit 1 Principles of Nursing Practice
,Question 2
Which action by the nurse best demonstrates patient-centered
care?
A. Encouraging all patients to follow standardized care plans
B. Including the patient in decision-making about their
treatment
C. Limiting patient questions to save time
D. Prioritizing institutional policies over patient preferences
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Patient-centered care emphasizes involving patients in
decisions, respecting their preferences, and promoting
autonomy. Options A, C, and D contradict individualized,
patient-focused care.
Source: Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 16th Edition – Unit 1 Principles of Nursing Practice
Question 3
A nurse is assessing a patient’s health status. Which factor best
represents a holistic approach to health?
A. Only physical examination findings
B. Emotional and spiritual well-being
C. Laboratory values alone
D. Physician’s diagnosis only
Correct Answer: B
, Rationale:
Health is multidimensional, including physical, emotional,
social, and spiritual well-being. Options A, C, and D are limited
and do not reflect holistic assessment.
Source: Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 16th Edition – Unit 1 Principles of Nursing Practice
Question 4
Which patient should the nurse assess first?
A. A patient requesting discharge instructions
B. A patient with new onset chest pain
C. A patient needing assistance with hygiene
D. A patient awaiting routine medication
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Using priority frameworks (ABCs and potential life threats),
chest pain may indicate a life-threatening condition such as
myocardial infarction and requires immediate assessment.
Other options are non-urgent.
Source: Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 16th Edition – Unit 1 Principles of Nursing Practice
Question 5
Which statement best describes evidence-based practice (EBP)?
A. Using only personal clinical experience
B. Applying institutional policies without question
