Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of
Medical-Surgical Nursing
16th Edition
• Author(s)Janice L. Hinkle; Kerry H.
Cheever; Kristen J. Overbaugh; Carolyn
E. Bradley
ISBN: 9781975221133
Question 1:
Question Type:
MCQ
Question Stem:
A nurse is caring for a client who asks why nurses are
increasingly involved in research and quality improvement
activities. Which response by the nurse best describes the
current professional role of nursing?
Options:
,A. “Nurses primarily follow provider instructions and focus on
completing assigned tasks.”
B. “Nurses use clinical judgment, evidence, and patient
preferences to provide safe and effective care.”
C. “Nurses are mainly responsible for documenting care after
treatments are completed.”
D. “Nurses focus on preventing illness but do not participate in
health policy decisions.”
Correct Answer:
B
Rationale for A:
This response reflects an outdated task-oriented view of
nursing. Modern professional nursing requires independent
clinical judgment, collaboration, patient advocacy, and
decision-making based on evidence. Nurses do not simply carry
out instructions; they assess, plan, implement, and evaluate
care.
Rationale for B:
This is correct because professional nursing integrates clinical
expertise, evidence-based practice, and patient values. Nurses
use assessment findings and current evidence to make safe
decisions while respecting the patient’s goals and preferences.
Rationale for C:
Documentation is an important nursing responsibility, but it is
only one part of practice. Nurses must actively assess patients,
,recognize changes, implement interventions, and evaluate
outcomes.
Rationale for D:
Nurses participate in health promotion, disease prevention,
policy development, education, and advocacy. Their role
extends beyond preventing illness.
Key Takeaway:
Professional nursing combines scientific knowledge, clinical
judgment, ethical practice, and patient-centered care.
Question 2:
Question Type:
MCQ
Question Stem:
A nurse is teaching a client about their role as a consumer of
health care. Which statement by the client indicates correct
understanding?
Options:
A. “I should rely only on health professionals to make decisions
about my care.”
B. “I have the right to participate in decisions about my health
treatments.”
C. “My responsibility ends once I receive health care services.”
, D. “Health information is only necessary for nurses and
providers.”
Correct Answer:
B
Rationale for A:
Patients are encouraged to participate actively in health
decisions. Relying entirely on providers without involvement
may reduce patient autonomy.
Rationale for B:
Patients are consumers of health care and have the right to
receive information, ask questions, make informed decisions,
and participate in planning care.
Rationale for C:
Patients have responsibilities such as communicating concerns,
following agreed-upon plans, and participating in health
maintenance.
Rationale for D:
Health information empowers patients to understand
conditions, treatments, risks, and prevention strategies.
Key Takeaway:
Patient-centered care recognizes patients as active partners in
health care decisions.
Question 3:
Medical-Surgical Nursing
16th Edition
• Author(s)Janice L. Hinkle; Kerry H.
Cheever; Kristen J. Overbaugh; Carolyn
E. Bradley
ISBN: 9781975221133
Question 1:
Question Type:
MCQ
Question Stem:
A nurse is caring for a client who asks why nurses are
increasingly involved in research and quality improvement
activities. Which response by the nurse best describes the
current professional role of nursing?
Options:
,A. “Nurses primarily follow provider instructions and focus on
completing assigned tasks.”
B. “Nurses use clinical judgment, evidence, and patient
preferences to provide safe and effective care.”
C. “Nurses are mainly responsible for documenting care after
treatments are completed.”
D. “Nurses focus on preventing illness but do not participate in
health policy decisions.”
Correct Answer:
B
Rationale for A:
This response reflects an outdated task-oriented view of
nursing. Modern professional nursing requires independent
clinical judgment, collaboration, patient advocacy, and
decision-making based on evidence. Nurses do not simply carry
out instructions; they assess, plan, implement, and evaluate
care.
Rationale for B:
This is correct because professional nursing integrates clinical
expertise, evidence-based practice, and patient values. Nurses
use assessment findings and current evidence to make safe
decisions while respecting the patient’s goals and preferences.
Rationale for C:
Documentation is an important nursing responsibility, but it is
only one part of practice. Nurses must actively assess patients,
,recognize changes, implement interventions, and evaluate
outcomes.
Rationale for D:
Nurses participate in health promotion, disease prevention,
policy development, education, and advocacy. Their role
extends beyond preventing illness.
Key Takeaway:
Professional nursing combines scientific knowledge, clinical
judgment, ethical practice, and patient-centered care.
Question 2:
Question Type:
MCQ
Question Stem:
A nurse is teaching a client about their role as a consumer of
health care. Which statement by the client indicates correct
understanding?
Options:
A. “I should rely only on health professionals to make decisions
about my care.”
B. “I have the right to participate in decisions about my health
treatments.”
C. “My responsibility ends once I receive health care services.”
, D. “Health information is only necessary for nurses and
providers.”
Correct Answer:
B
Rationale for A:
Patients are encouraged to participate actively in health
decisions. Relying entirely on providers without involvement
may reduce patient autonomy.
Rationale for B:
Patients are consumers of health care and have the right to
receive information, ask questions, make informed decisions,
and participate in planning care.
Rationale for C:
Patients have responsibilities such as communicating concerns,
following agreed-upon plans, and participating in health
maintenance.
Rationale for D:
Health information empowers patients to understand
conditions, treatments, risks, and prevention strategies.
Key Takeaway:
Patient-centered care recognizes patients as active partners in
health care decisions.
Question 3:
