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 explains the role of professional nursing to a newly
admitted patient. Which statement best reflects professional
nursing practice?
A. Nursing focuses primarily on carrying out medical
prescriptions
B. Nursing includes the diagnosis and treatment of human
responses to health problems
,C. Nursing is limited to bedside care in acute care hospitals
D. Nursing care is directed only toward physical illness
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing involves the diagnosis and treatment of
human responses to actual or potential health problems.
Nursing addresses physical, emotional, psychosocial,
developmental, and spiritual needs across health care settings.
Options A, C, and D inaccurately limit the scope of nursing
practice.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing –
Unit 1, Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 2
Which patient statement demonstrates understanding of
patient-centered care?
A. “The health care team will make all decisions for me.”
B. “My preferences and values should guide my plan of care.”
C. “Only the physician is responsible for my treatment
outcomes.”
D. “I should avoid asking questions about my care.”
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale:
Patient-centered care emphasizes respect for patient
preferences, values, and participation in decision-making.
Patients are active members of the health care team. Options
A, C, and D conflict with principles of collaborative and patient-
centered care.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing –
Unit 1, Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
A nurse is applying evidence-based practice when planning
patient care. Which action best demonstrates this principle?
A. Using interventions solely because they are traditional unit
practices
B. Implementing care based on current research, clinical
expertise, and patient preferences
C. Following only physician recommendations without review
D. Using personal experience as the only basis for care
decisions
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates the best current evidence,
clinical expertise, and patient values to guide patient care
, decisions. Options A, C, and D fail to incorporate all
components of evidence-based nursing practice.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing –
Unit 1, Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 4
Which action by the nurse best promotes patient safety?
A. Performing procedures without patient identification to save
time
B. Delegating all assessments to assistive personnel
C. Using two patient identifiers before medication
administration
D. Relying on memory instead of documentation
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Using two patient identifiers is a fundamental safety practice
that reduces the risk of medication and treatment errors.
Options A, B, and D increase the risk of adverse events and
violate safety standards.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing –
Unit 1, 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 explains the role of professional nursing to a newly
admitted patient. Which statement best reflects professional
nursing practice?
A. Nursing focuses primarily on carrying out medical
prescriptions
B. Nursing includes the diagnosis and treatment of human
responses to health problems
,C. Nursing is limited to bedside care in acute care hospitals
D. Nursing care is directed only toward physical illness
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing involves the diagnosis and treatment of
human responses to actual or potential health problems.
Nursing addresses physical, emotional, psychosocial,
developmental, and spiritual needs across health care settings.
Options A, C, and D inaccurately limit the scope of nursing
practice.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing –
Unit 1, Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 2
Which patient statement demonstrates understanding of
patient-centered care?
A. “The health care team will make all decisions for me.”
B. “My preferences and values should guide my plan of care.”
C. “Only the physician is responsible for my treatment
outcomes.”
D. “I should avoid asking questions about my care.”
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale:
Patient-centered care emphasizes respect for patient
preferences, values, and participation in decision-making.
Patients are active members of the health care team. Options
A, C, and D conflict with principles of collaborative and patient-
centered care.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing –
Unit 1, Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
A nurse is applying evidence-based practice when planning
patient care. Which action best demonstrates this principle?
A. Using interventions solely because they are traditional unit
practices
B. Implementing care based on current research, clinical
expertise, and patient preferences
C. Following only physician recommendations without review
D. Using personal experience as the only basis for care
decisions
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates the best current evidence,
clinical expertise, and patient values to guide patient care
, decisions. Options A, C, and D fail to incorporate all
components of evidence-based nursing practice.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing –
Unit 1, Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 4
Which action by the nurse best promotes patient safety?
A. Performing procedures without patient identification to save
time
B. Delegating all assessments to assistive personnel
C. Using two patient identifiers before medication
administration
D. Relying on memory instead of documentation
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Using two patient identifiers is a fundamental safety practice
that reduces the risk of medication and treatment errors.
Options A, B, and D increase the risk of adverse events and
violate safety standards.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing –
Unit 1, Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
