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 purpose of professional nursing
practice to a newly hired graduate nurse. Which statement best
reflects the role of professional nursing?
A. “Professional nursing focuses primarily on carrying out
prescribed medical treatments.”
B. “Professional nursing promotes health, prevents illness, and
provides care to individuals, families, and communities.”
C. “Professional nursing is limited to caring for hospitalized
patients with acute illnesses.”
,D. “Professional nursing functions independently from
collaboration with other health professionals.”
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing encompasses health promotion, illness
prevention, restoration of health, and care of individuals,
families, groups, and communities. It also includes advocacy,
education, and collaborative care. Option A is incorrect because
nursing extends beyond implementing medical orders. Option C
is incorrect because nursing care occurs across all settings and
populations. Option D is incorrect because collaboration is an
essential component of nursing practice.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1, Professional Nursing Practice
Question 2
A nurse is caring for several patients on a medical-surgical unit.
Which action best demonstrates patient-centered care?
A. Scheduling nursing care according to staff convenience
B. Encouraging the patient to participate in decisions about
treatment goals
C. Limiting family involvement to reduce interruptions in care
D. Prioritizing physician requests over patient preferences
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale:
Patient-centered care emphasizes respect for patient
preferences, values, and active participation in care decisions.
Option A is incorrect because care should be organized around
patient needs. Option C is incorrect because family
participation may support patient outcomes when appropriate.
Option D is incorrect because patient preferences should be
integrated into care planning whenever possible.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1, Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
A nurse is reviewing factors that influence health with a nursing
student. Which factor is considered a social determinant of
health?
A. Serum potassium level
B. Access to safe housing
C. Cardiac output
D. Genetic mutation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Social determinants of health include conditions such as
housing, education, income, food access, and social support
that affect health outcomes. Option A is a laboratory value, not
, a social determinant. Option C is a physiologic parameter.
Option D is a biologic factor rather than a social condition
affecting health.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1, Professional Nursing Practice
Question 4
A nurse identifies a medication error before administration and
immediately reports the incident according to agency policy.
Which principle of quality and safety is best demonstrated?
A. Accountability
B. Delegation
C. Health promotion
D. Care fragmentation
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Accountability involves accepting responsibility for actions and
reporting errors or near misses to improve patient safety.
Option B is incorrect because delegation refers to assigning
tasks appropriately. Option C relates to disease prevention and
wellness. Option D refers to disconnected care processes that
can negatively affect outcomes.
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 purpose of professional nursing
practice to a newly hired graduate nurse. Which statement best
reflects the role of professional nursing?
A. “Professional nursing focuses primarily on carrying out
prescribed medical treatments.”
B. “Professional nursing promotes health, prevents illness, and
provides care to individuals, families, and communities.”
C. “Professional nursing is limited to caring for hospitalized
patients with acute illnesses.”
,D. “Professional nursing functions independently from
collaboration with other health professionals.”
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing encompasses health promotion, illness
prevention, restoration of health, and care of individuals,
families, groups, and communities. It also includes advocacy,
education, and collaborative care. Option A is incorrect because
nursing extends beyond implementing medical orders. Option C
is incorrect because nursing care occurs across all settings and
populations. Option D is incorrect because collaboration is an
essential component of nursing practice.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1, Professional Nursing Practice
Question 2
A nurse is caring for several patients on a medical-surgical unit.
Which action best demonstrates patient-centered care?
A. Scheduling nursing care according to staff convenience
B. Encouraging the patient to participate in decisions about
treatment goals
C. Limiting family involvement to reduce interruptions in care
D. Prioritizing physician requests over patient preferences
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale:
Patient-centered care emphasizes respect for patient
preferences, values, and active participation in care decisions.
Option A is incorrect because care should be organized around
patient needs. Option C is incorrect because family
participation may support patient outcomes when appropriate.
Option D is incorrect because patient preferences should be
integrated into care planning whenever possible.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1, Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
A nurse is reviewing factors that influence health with a nursing
student. Which factor is considered a social determinant of
health?
A. Serum potassium level
B. Access to safe housing
C. Cardiac output
D. Genetic mutation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Social determinants of health include conditions such as
housing, education, income, food access, and social support
that affect health outcomes. Option A is a laboratory value, not
, a social determinant. Option C is a physiologic parameter.
Option D is a biologic factor rather than a social condition
affecting health.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1, Professional Nursing Practice
Question 4
A nurse identifies a medication error before administration and
immediately reports the incident according to agency policy.
Which principle of quality and safety is best demonstrated?
A. Accountability
B. Delegation
C. Health promotion
D. Care fragmentation
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Accountability involves accepting responsibility for actions and
reporting errors or near misses to improve patient safety.
Option B is incorrect because delegation refers to assigning
tasks appropriately. Option C relates to disease prevention and
wellness. Option D refers to disconnected care processes that
can negatively affect outcomes.
