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 is explaining the role of professional nursing to a group
of newly hired staff members. Which statement best reflects
professional nursing practice?
A. Nursing focuses primarily on carrying out prescribed medical
treatments
B. Nursing integrates clinical judgment, patient advocacy, and
evidence-based care
C. Nursing responsibilities are limited to bedside physical care
,D. Nursing care is directed only toward patients with acute
illness
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing practice incorporates clinical judgment,
advocacy, evidence-based practice, health promotion, and
patient-centered care. Nursing extends beyond task
performance and includes holistic care across health settings.
Options A, C, and D inaccurately narrow the scope of nursing
practice.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice, Chapter 1:
Professional Nursing Practice
Question 2
A nurse caring for a hospitalized patient applies evidence-based
practice when planning care. Which action best demonstrates
evidence-based practice?
A. Performing interventions solely according to unit tradition
B. Using personal experience as the only basis for decisions
C. Integrating research findings with clinical expertise and
patient preferences
D. Following physician instructions without additional
assessment
,Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice combines current research evidence,
clinical expertise, and patient values to guide care decisions.
Options A, B, and D fail to incorporate all components of
evidence-based nursing care.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice, Chapter 1:
Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
The nurse is caring for four patients. Which patient should the
nurse assess first?
A. A patient requesting assistance with bathing
B. A patient reporting new-onset shortness of breath
C. A patient awaiting discharge instructions
D. A patient asking for pain medication for chronic arthritis pain
rated 3/10
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Shortness of breath may indicate impaired airway or breathing
and requires immediate assessment according to priority-
setting principles and the ABC framework. The other situations
are important but less urgent.
, Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice, Chapter 1:
Professional Nursing Practice
Question 4
A nurse demonstrates patient advocacy by performing which
action?
A. Making decisions without consulting the patient
B. Encouraging the patient to participate in care decisions
C. Limiting information to prevent patient anxiety
D. Deferring all patient concerns to the provider
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Patient advocacy includes protecting patient rights, promoting
informed decision-making, and encouraging participation in
care. Options A, C, and D reduce patient autonomy and shared
decision-making.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice, Chapter 1:
Professional Nursing Practice
Surgical Nursing
16th Edition
• Author(s)Janice L. Hinkle; Kerry H.
Cheever; Kristen J. Overbaugh; Carolyn E.
Bradley
TEST BANK
Question 1
A nurse is explaining the role of professional nursing to a group
of newly hired staff members. Which statement best reflects
professional nursing practice?
A. Nursing focuses primarily on carrying out prescribed medical
treatments
B. Nursing integrates clinical judgment, patient advocacy, and
evidence-based care
C. Nursing responsibilities are limited to bedside physical care
,D. Nursing care is directed only toward patients with acute
illness
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing practice incorporates clinical judgment,
advocacy, evidence-based practice, health promotion, and
patient-centered care. Nursing extends beyond task
performance and includes holistic care across health settings.
Options A, C, and D inaccurately narrow the scope of nursing
practice.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice, Chapter 1:
Professional Nursing Practice
Question 2
A nurse caring for a hospitalized patient applies evidence-based
practice when planning care. Which action best demonstrates
evidence-based practice?
A. Performing interventions solely according to unit tradition
B. Using personal experience as the only basis for decisions
C. Integrating research findings with clinical expertise and
patient preferences
D. Following physician instructions without additional
assessment
,Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice combines current research evidence,
clinical expertise, and patient values to guide care decisions.
Options A, B, and D fail to incorporate all components of
evidence-based nursing care.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice, Chapter 1:
Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
The nurse is caring for four patients. Which patient should the
nurse assess first?
A. A patient requesting assistance with bathing
B. A patient reporting new-onset shortness of breath
C. A patient awaiting discharge instructions
D. A patient asking for pain medication for chronic arthritis pain
rated 3/10
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Shortness of breath may indicate impaired airway or breathing
and requires immediate assessment according to priority-
setting principles and the ABC framework. The other situations
are important but less urgent.
, Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice, Chapter 1:
Professional Nursing Practice
Question 4
A nurse demonstrates patient advocacy by performing which
action?
A. Making decisions without consulting the patient
B. Encouraging the patient to participate in care decisions
C. Limiting information to prevent patient anxiety
D. Deferring all patient concerns to the provider
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Patient advocacy includes protecting patient rights, promoting
informed decision-making, and encouraging participation in
care. Options A, C, and D reduce patient autonomy and shared
decision-making.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice, Chapter 1:
Professional Nursing Practice
