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 nursing to a
group of newly admitted students. Which statement best describes
nursing practice?
A. Treating medical conditions through prescribed therapies
B. Promoting health, preventing illness, and caring for individuals
experiencing health problems
C. Performing diagnostic procedures independently
D. Replacing other health professionals in coordinating patient care
Correct Answer: B. Promoting health, preventing illness, and caring
for individuals experiencing health problems
Rationale: Nursing encompasses health promotion, illness prevention,
care of individuals with health problems, restoration of health, and
support for patients and families. Nursing practice is broader than
simply carrying out medical treatments.
Question 2
Question: A patient asks the nurse, “What makes you a professional
rather than just someone who provides basic care?” Which response is
most appropriate?
A. “Professional nurses primarily follow physicians’ instructions.”
B. “Professional nursing requires specialized knowledge, judgment,
accountability, and standards of practice.”
C. “Professional nursing is mainly defined by the number of technical
skills a nurse can perform.”
D. “Professional nurses focus primarily on completing tasks efficiently.”
, Correct Answer: B. “Professional nursing requires specialized
knowledge, judgment, accountability, and standards of practice.”
Rationale: Professional nursing involves specialized education, clinical
judgment, ethical accountability, standards of practice, and
responsibility for patient-centered care. Technical skills are important
but do not independently define professional nursing.
Question 3
Question: Which patient statement best reflects an individual acting as
a consumer of health care?
A. “I will follow every recommendation without asking questions.”
B. “I want to understand my treatment options before deciding what to
do.”
C. “Only the nurse should decide which treatment I receive.”
D. “I do not need information because my provider already knows what
is best.”
Correct Answer: B. “I want to understand my treatment options
before deciding what to do.”
Rationale: Patients are active participants and consumers of health
care. Being informed about treatment options supports participation in
decisions and promotes patient autonomy.
Question 4
Question: Which statement by a nursing student demonstrates an
accurate understanding of health?
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 nursing to a
group of newly admitted students. Which statement best describes
nursing practice?
A. Treating medical conditions through prescribed therapies
B. Promoting health, preventing illness, and caring for individuals
experiencing health problems
C. Performing diagnostic procedures independently
D. Replacing other health professionals in coordinating patient care
Correct Answer: B. Promoting health, preventing illness, and caring
for individuals experiencing health problems
Rationale: Nursing encompasses health promotion, illness prevention,
care of individuals with health problems, restoration of health, and
support for patients and families. Nursing practice is broader than
simply carrying out medical treatments.
Question 2
Question: A patient asks the nurse, “What makes you a professional
rather than just someone who provides basic care?” Which response is
most appropriate?
A. “Professional nurses primarily follow physicians’ instructions.”
B. “Professional nursing requires specialized knowledge, judgment,
accountability, and standards of practice.”
C. “Professional nursing is mainly defined by the number of technical
skills a nurse can perform.”
D. “Professional nurses focus primarily on completing tasks efficiently.”
, Correct Answer: B. “Professional nursing requires specialized
knowledge, judgment, accountability, and standards of practice.”
Rationale: Professional nursing involves specialized education, clinical
judgment, ethical accountability, standards of practice, and
responsibility for patient-centered care. Technical skills are important
but do not independently define professional nursing.
Question 3
Question: Which patient statement best reflects an individual acting as
a consumer of health care?
A. “I will follow every recommendation without asking questions.”
B. “I want to understand my treatment options before deciding what to
do.”
C. “Only the nurse should decide which treatment I receive.”
D. “I do not need information because my provider already knows what
is best.”
Correct Answer: B. “I want to understand my treatment options
before deciding what to do.”
Rationale: Patients are active participants and consumers of health
care. Being informed about treatment options supports participation in
decisions and promotes patient autonomy.
Question 4
Question: Which statement by a nursing student demonstrates an
accurate understanding of health?
