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 that professional nursing practice is centered
on which primary goal?
A. Performing diagnostic procedures independently
B. Promoting patient health and improving outcomes
C. Managing hospital financial resources
D. Prescribing medications for stable patients
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale:
Professional nursing practice focuses on promoting health,
preventing illness, restoring health, and supporting quality
patient outcomes. Nurses use clinical judgment and evidence-
based care to meet patient needs. Diagnostic prescribing is
outside the RN scope in most settings, and financial
management is not the primary focus of nursing practice.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing –
Unit 1, Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 2
A nurse caring for several patients uses evidence-based practice
when planning care. Which action best demonstrates this
principle?
A. Following unit routines regardless of patient outcomes
B. Using interventions supported by current research and
clinical expertise
C. Performing interventions based only on physician preference
D. Choosing treatments based solely on personal experience
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates current scientific evidence,
clinical expertise, and patient preferences to improve outcomes
,and safety. Unit routines or personal preference alone do not
reflect evidence-based care.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing –
Unit 1, Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
The nurse identifies which patient as requiring priority
assessment?
A. A patient requesting assistance with bathing
B. A postoperative patient reporting sudden shortness of
breath
C. A patient asking questions about discharge instructions
D. A patient waiting for scheduled medication administration
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Sudden shortness of breath may indicate a life-threatening
complication affecting airway or breathing and requires
immediate assessment. The other situations are important but
not emergent.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing –
Unit 1, Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
, Question 4
Which nursing action best reflects patient-centered care?
A. Making decisions without patient involvement
B. Encouraging patients to participate in care planning
C. Limiting family participation in discussions
D. Using the same teaching plan for every patient
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Patient-centered care emphasizes collaboration, respect for
patient preferences, and involvement in decision-making.
Individualized care improves patient satisfaction and outcomes.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing –
Unit 1, Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 5
A nurse demonstrates accountability by performing which
action?
A. Delegating all patient education to assistive personnel
B. Documenting medications immediately after administration
C. Ignoring unclear provider prescriptions
D. Sharing patient information with unauthorized staff
Correct Answer: B
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 that professional nursing practice is centered
on which primary goal?
A. Performing diagnostic procedures independently
B. Promoting patient health and improving outcomes
C. Managing hospital financial resources
D. Prescribing medications for stable patients
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale:
Professional nursing practice focuses on promoting health,
preventing illness, restoring health, and supporting quality
patient outcomes. Nurses use clinical judgment and evidence-
based care to meet patient needs. Diagnostic prescribing is
outside the RN scope in most settings, and financial
management is not the primary focus of nursing practice.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing –
Unit 1, Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 2
A nurse caring for several patients uses evidence-based practice
when planning care. Which action best demonstrates this
principle?
A. Following unit routines regardless of patient outcomes
B. Using interventions supported by current research and
clinical expertise
C. Performing interventions based only on physician preference
D. Choosing treatments based solely on personal experience
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates current scientific evidence,
clinical expertise, and patient preferences to improve outcomes
,and safety. Unit routines or personal preference alone do not
reflect evidence-based care.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing –
Unit 1, Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
The nurse identifies which patient as requiring priority
assessment?
A. A patient requesting assistance with bathing
B. A postoperative patient reporting sudden shortness of
breath
C. A patient asking questions about discharge instructions
D. A patient waiting for scheduled medication administration
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Sudden shortness of breath may indicate a life-threatening
complication affecting airway or breathing and requires
immediate assessment. The other situations are important but
not emergent.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing –
Unit 1, Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
, Question 4
Which nursing action best reflects patient-centered care?
A. Making decisions without patient involvement
B. Encouraging patients to participate in care planning
C. Limiting family participation in discussions
D. Using the same teaching plan for every patient
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Patient-centered care emphasizes collaboration, respect for
patient preferences, and involvement in decision-making.
Individualized care improves patient satisfaction and outcomes.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing –
Unit 1, Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 5
A nurse demonstrates accountability by performing which
action?
A. Delegating all patient education to assistive personnel
B. Documenting medications immediately after administration
C. Ignoring unclear provider prescriptions
D. Sharing patient information with unauthorized staff
Correct Answer: B
