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 role of professional nursing to a newly
hired graduate nurse. Which statement best describes
professional nursing practice?
A. Performing physician-directed tasks within a clinical setting
B. Providing holistic care focused on patient responses to
health problems
C. Carrying out technical procedures to treat disease
D. Managing hospital operations and administrative duties
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing practice focuses on caring for individuals,
families, and communities by addressing human responses to
actual or potential health problems. Nursing involves holistic
care that incorporates physical, emotional, social, and spiritual
dimensions. Options A and C are limited views of nursing
focused only on tasks or procedures. Option D describes
administrative responsibilities rather than the primary purpose
of nursing.
,Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 2
A nurse is caring for a patient who values participation in health
care decisions. Which action demonstrates patient-centered
care?
A. Choosing treatments based solely on institutional protocols
B. Encouraging the patient to participate in care planning
C. Limiting patient questions to save time
D. Making decisions independently to improve efficiency
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Patient-centered care emphasizes respecting patient
preferences, values, and involvement in decision-making.
Encouraging participation supports autonomy and
collaboration. Options A, C, and D reduce patient engagement
and do not support patient-centered principles.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
, A nurse is assessing factors that influence a patient's health
status. Which factor represents a social determinant of health?
A. Blood pressure level
B. Family history of diabetes
C. Access to transportation for medical appointments
D. Heart rate variability
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Social determinants of health include conditions in which
people live, work, learn, and access care. Transportation
availability affects access to health services. Options A and D
are physiologic findings. Option B is a genetic factor rather than
a social determinant.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 4
A nurse is discussing health with a patient. Which statement
best reflects the contemporary concept of health?
A. Health is the absence of disease or illness
B. Health refers only to physical well-being
C. Health is a dynamic state of physical, mental, and social well-
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 role of professional nursing to a newly
hired graduate nurse. Which statement best describes
professional nursing practice?
A. Performing physician-directed tasks within a clinical setting
B. Providing holistic care focused on patient responses to
health problems
C. Carrying out technical procedures to treat disease
D. Managing hospital operations and administrative duties
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing practice focuses on caring for individuals,
families, and communities by addressing human responses to
actual or potential health problems. Nursing involves holistic
care that incorporates physical, emotional, social, and spiritual
dimensions. Options A and C are limited views of nursing
focused only on tasks or procedures. Option D describes
administrative responsibilities rather than the primary purpose
of nursing.
,Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 2
A nurse is caring for a patient who values participation in health
care decisions. Which action demonstrates patient-centered
care?
A. Choosing treatments based solely on institutional protocols
B. Encouraging the patient to participate in care planning
C. Limiting patient questions to save time
D. Making decisions independently to improve efficiency
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Patient-centered care emphasizes respecting patient
preferences, values, and involvement in decision-making.
Encouraging participation supports autonomy and
collaboration. Options A, C, and D reduce patient engagement
and do not support patient-centered principles.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
, A nurse is assessing factors that influence a patient's health
status. Which factor represents a social determinant of health?
A. Blood pressure level
B. Family history of diabetes
C. Access to transportation for medical appointments
D. Heart rate variability
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Social determinants of health include conditions in which
people live, work, learn, and access care. Transportation
availability affects access to health services. Options A and D
are physiologic findings. Option B is a genetic factor rather than
a social determinant.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 4
A nurse is discussing health with a patient. Which statement
best reflects the contemporary concept of health?
A. Health is the absence of disease or illness
B. Health refers only to physical well-being
C. Health is a dynamic state of physical, mental, and social well-
