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 primary purpose of professional
nursing practice to a group of new nursing students. Which
statement best reflects the role of professional nursing?
A. Nursing focuses primarily on diagnosing medical conditions.
B. Nursing promotes, restores, and maintains health through
patient-centered care.
C. Nursing is limited to carrying out prescribed medical
treatments.
,D. Nursing emphasizes technical procedures over patient
advocacy.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing focuses on promoting health, preventing
illness, restoring health, and alleviating suffering through
patient-centered care. Nursing includes advocacy, education,
clinical judgment, and coordination of care. Options A and C
incorrectly limit nursing to medical functions. Option D
contradicts holistic nursing practice.
Source: Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 16th Edition – Unit 1 Principles of Nursing Practice
Question 2
A nurse is caring for several patients on a medical-surgical unit.
Which action best demonstrates evidence-based nursing
practice?
A. Following unit traditions regardless of outcomes
B. Using interventions supported by current research and
patient preferences
C. Performing procedures exactly as taught in nursing school
years ago
D. Relying solely on physician recommendations for care
decisions
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates current research evidence,
clinical expertise, and patient preferences to improve outcomes
and safety. Options A and C ignore current evidence. Option D
excludes the nurse’s independent clinical judgment.
Source: Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 16th Edition – Unit 1 Principles of Nursing Practice
Question 3
Which patient statement best indicates understanding of the
concept of health?
A. “Health means never getting sick.”
B. “Health is only the absence of disease.”
C. “Health involves physical, emotional, social, and spiritual
well-being.”
D. “Health depends entirely on genetics.”
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Health is a multidimensional concept involving physical,
psychological, social, and spiritual well-being. Options A and B
are overly narrow definitions. Option D ignores environmental
and lifestyle influences.
Source: Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 16th Edition – Unit 1 Principles of Nursing Practice
, Question 4
A nurse identifies that a hospitalized patient has difficulty
understanding discharge instructions because of limited health
literacy. Which nursing action is most appropriate?
A. Provide written instructions only
B. Speak louder when explaining instructions
C. Use simple language and ask the patient to repeat key
information
D. Avoid discussing complex health information
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Using plain language and teach-back techniques improves
patient understanding and safety. Written instructions alone
may not address literacy limitations. Speaking louder does not
improve comprehension. Avoiding education compromises
patient care.
Source: Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 16th Edition – Unit 1 Principles of Nursing Practice
Question 5
A nurse is participating in quality improvement activities on a
medical unit. Which outcome best reflects successful quality
improvement?
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 primary purpose of professional
nursing practice to a group of new nursing students. Which
statement best reflects the role of professional nursing?
A. Nursing focuses primarily on diagnosing medical conditions.
B. Nursing promotes, restores, and maintains health through
patient-centered care.
C. Nursing is limited to carrying out prescribed medical
treatments.
,D. Nursing emphasizes technical procedures over patient
advocacy.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing focuses on promoting health, preventing
illness, restoring health, and alleviating suffering through
patient-centered care. Nursing includes advocacy, education,
clinical judgment, and coordination of care. Options A and C
incorrectly limit nursing to medical functions. Option D
contradicts holistic nursing practice.
Source: Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 16th Edition – Unit 1 Principles of Nursing Practice
Question 2
A nurse is caring for several patients on a medical-surgical unit.
Which action best demonstrates evidence-based nursing
practice?
A. Following unit traditions regardless of outcomes
B. Using interventions supported by current research and
patient preferences
C. Performing procedures exactly as taught in nursing school
years ago
D. Relying solely on physician recommendations for care
decisions
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates current research evidence,
clinical expertise, and patient preferences to improve outcomes
and safety. Options A and C ignore current evidence. Option D
excludes the nurse’s independent clinical judgment.
Source: Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 16th Edition – Unit 1 Principles of Nursing Practice
Question 3
Which patient statement best indicates understanding of the
concept of health?
A. “Health means never getting sick.”
B. “Health is only the absence of disease.”
C. “Health involves physical, emotional, social, and spiritual
well-being.”
D. “Health depends entirely on genetics.”
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Health is a multidimensional concept involving physical,
psychological, social, and spiritual well-being. Options A and B
are overly narrow definitions. Option D ignores environmental
and lifestyle influences.
Source: Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 16th Edition – Unit 1 Principles of Nursing Practice
, Question 4
A nurse identifies that a hospitalized patient has difficulty
understanding discharge instructions because of limited health
literacy. Which nursing action is most appropriate?
A. Provide written instructions only
B. Speak louder when explaining instructions
C. Use simple language and ask the patient to repeat key
information
D. Avoid discussing complex health information
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Using plain language and teach-back techniques improves
patient understanding and safety. Written instructions alone
may not address literacy limitations. Speaking louder does not
improve comprehension. Avoiding education compromises
patient care.
Source: Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 16th Edition – Unit 1 Principles of Nursing Practice
Question 5
A nurse is participating in quality improvement activities on a
medical unit. Which outcome best reflects successful quality
improvement?
