Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of
Medical-Surgical Nursing
16th Edition
• Author(s)Janice L. Hinkle; Kerry H.
Cheever; Kristen J. Overbaugh; Carolyn E.
Bradley
• Print ISBN: 9781975221133
TEST BANK
,
,Question 1
Question:
A nurse is explaining the primary purpose of professional nursing
practice to a newly admitted patient. Which statement best describes
the central focus of nursing?
A. Providing treatments prescribed by health care providers
B. Coordinating care while promoting health, safety, and patient well-
being
C. Managing hospital resources and reducing health care expenses
D. Performing diagnostic procedures independently
Correct Answer: B. Coordinating care while promoting health, safety,
and patient well-being
Rationale:
Professional nursing encompasses health promotion, disease
prevention, assessment, care coordination, patient advocacy, safety,
education, and support of the patient's health and well-being. Nursing
practice extends beyond carrying out prescribed treatments.
Question 2
Question:
A nurse asks a patient about personal health goals before developing a
plan of care. Which nursing principle is the nurse demonstrating?
A. Patient-centered care
B. Task-oriented care
C. Provider-directed care
D. Institution-centered care
Correct Answer: A. Patient-centered care
, Rationale:
Patient-centered care recognizes the patient as an active participant in
health care decisions. Incorporating the patient's goals, preferences,
values, and needs supports individualized nursing care.
Question 3
Question:
Which statement by a nursing student best reflects the concept of
health?
A. Health means the absence of all disease.
B. Health is determined primarily by physical findings.
C. Health involves a person's overall physical, psychological, social, and
functional well-being.
D. Health remains constant throughout a person's life.
Correct Answer: C. Health involves a person's overall physical,
psychological, social, and functional well-being.
Rationale:
Health is a multidimensional concept that includes physical and
psychological functioning, social well-being, and the individual's ability
to function and adapt. A person may have a chronic condition and still
experience a meaningful level of health and well-being.
Question 4
Question:
A patient tells the nurse, "I do not understand why I need to participate
in my care plan." Which nursing response is most appropriate?
Medical-Surgical Nursing
16th Edition
• Author(s)Janice L. Hinkle; Kerry H.
Cheever; Kristen J. Overbaugh; Carolyn E.
Bradley
• Print ISBN: 9781975221133
TEST BANK
,
,Question 1
Question:
A nurse is explaining the primary purpose of professional nursing
practice to a newly admitted patient. Which statement best describes
the central focus of nursing?
A. Providing treatments prescribed by health care providers
B. Coordinating care while promoting health, safety, and patient well-
being
C. Managing hospital resources and reducing health care expenses
D. Performing diagnostic procedures independently
Correct Answer: B. Coordinating care while promoting health, safety,
and patient well-being
Rationale:
Professional nursing encompasses health promotion, disease
prevention, assessment, care coordination, patient advocacy, safety,
education, and support of the patient's health and well-being. Nursing
practice extends beyond carrying out prescribed treatments.
Question 2
Question:
A nurse asks a patient about personal health goals before developing a
plan of care. Which nursing principle is the nurse demonstrating?
A. Patient-centered care
B. Task-oriented care
C. Provider-directed care
D. Institution-centered care
Correct Answer: A. Patient-centered care
, Rationale:
Patient-centered care recognizes the patient as an active participant in
health care decisions. Incorporating the patient's goals, preferences,
values, and needs supports individualized nursing care.
Question 3
Question:
Which statement by a nursing student best reflects the concept of
health?
A. Health means the absence of all disease.
B. Health is determined primarily by physical findings.
C. Health involves a person's overall physical, psychological, social, and
functional well-being.
D. Health remains constant throughout a person's life.
Correct Answer: C. Health involves a person's overall physical,
psychological, social, and functional well-being.
Rationale:
Health is a multidimensional concept that includes physical and
psychological functioning, social well-being, and the individual's ability
to function and adapt. A person may have a chronic condition and still
experience a meaningful level of health and well-being.
Question 4
Question:
A patient tells the nurse, "I do not understand why I need to participate
in my care plan." Which nursing response is most appropriate?
