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 demonstrates accountability by documenting a
medication administration immediately after giving the
medication to the patient. Which professional nursing concept
is most clearly demonstrated?
A. Autonomy
B. Responsibility
C. Advocacy
D. Collaboration
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Responsibility refers to accepting accountability for nursing
actions and ensuring accurate completion of assigned duties.
Timely documentation reflects responsible professional
practice. Autonomy involves independent decision-making,
advocacy focuses on protecting patient rights, and
collaboration involves teamwork with other health
professionals.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing –
Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 2
A nurse uses current research findings to update a patient care
plan for pressure injury prevention. Which nursing principle is
being applied?
A. Delegation
B. Evidence-based practice
C. Primary prevention
D. Quality assurance
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates the best current evidence
with clinical expertise and patient preferences to improve
,outcomes. The nurse is using research evidence to guide
patient care decisions. Delegation involves assigning tasks,
prevention refers to reducing disease occurrence, and quality
assurance evaluates standards of care.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing –
Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
Which patient statement best reflects the concept of patient-
centered care?
A. “The nurse decided what treatment is best for me.”
B. “My family was excluded from discussions.”
C. “The nurse included my preferences in the care plan.”
D. “The physician made all decisions independently.”
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Patient-centered care emphasizes respect for patient
preferences, values, and involvement in care decisions.
Including the patient’s preferences demonstrates this principle.
The other options reflect provider-centered rather than
patient-centered care.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing –
Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
, Question 4
A nurse identifies a near-miss medication error and completes
an incident report. What is the primary purpose of reporting
this event?
A. Punishing staff involved
B. Evaluating physician performance
C. Improving patient safety systems
D. Determining patient satisfaction
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Incident reporting supports quality improvement and patient
safety by identifying system issues and preventing future
errors. The goal is not punishment or evaluation of satisfaction
but enhancement of safe care delivery.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing –
Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 5
Which action by the nurse best demonstrates advocacy?
A. Administering medications on time
B. Reporting unsafe staffing conditions
Surgical Nursing
16th Edition
• Author(s)Janice L. Hinkle; Kerry H.
Cheever; Kristen J. Overbaugh; Carolyn E.
Bradley
TEST BANK
Question 1
A nurse demonstrates accountability by documenting a
medication administration immediately after giving the
medication to the patient. Which professional nursing concept
is most clearly demonstrated?
A. Autonomy
B. Responsibility
C. Advocacy
D. Collaboration
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Responsibility refers to accepting accountability for nursing
actions and ensuring accurate completion of assigned duties.
Timely documentation reflects responsible professional
practice. Autonomy involves independent decision-making,
advocacy focuses on protecting patient rights, and
collaboration involves teamwork with other health
professionals.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing –
Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 2
A nurse uses current research findings to update a patient care
plan for pressure injury prevention. Which nursing principle is
being applied?
A. Delegation
B. Evidence-based practice
C. Primary prevention
D. Quality assurance
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates the best current evidence
with clinical expertise and patient preferences to improve
,outcomes. The nurse is using research evidence to guide
patient care decisions. Delegation involves assigning tasks,
prevention refers to reducing disease occurrence, and quality
assurance evaluates standards of care.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing –
Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
Which patient statement best reflects the concept of patient-
centered care?
A. “The nurse decided what treatment is best for me.”
B. “My family was excluded from discussions.”
C. “The nurse included my preferences in the care plan.”
D. “The physician made all decisions independently.”
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Patient-centered care emphasizes respect for patient
preferences, values, and involvement in care decisions.
Including the patient’s preferences demonstrates this principle.
The other options reflect provider-centered rather than
patient-centered care.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing –
Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
, Question 4
A nurse identifies a near-miss medication error and completes
an incident report. What is the primary purpose of reporting
this event?
A. Punishing staff involved
B. Evaluating physician performance
C. Improving patient safety systems
D. Determining patient satisfaction
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Incident reporting supports quality improvement and patient
safety by identifying system issues and preventing future
errors. The goal is not punishment or evaluation of satisfaction
but enhancement of safe care delivery.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing –
Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 5
Which action by the nurse best demonstrates advocacy?
A. Administering medications on time
B. Reporting unsafe staffing conditions
