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 explains that nursing is primarily concerned with
which goal?
A. Diagnosing medical conditions independently
B. Promoting health, preventing illness, and helping patients achieve
optimal functioning
C. Performing technical procedures prescribed by providers
D. Managing health care organizations and budgets
Correct Answer: B. Promoting health, preventing illness, and helping
patients achieve optimal functioning
Rationale: Nursing focuses on promoting health, preventing illness,
caring for people experiencing health problems, supporting recovery,
and helping patients achieve the highest possible level of functioning.
Nursing care includes physical, psychological, social, and other
dimensions of health.
Question 2
Question: A nursing student asks why nursing is considered a
profession rather than simply a job. Which response by the instructor is
most accurate?
A. Nurses work primarily in hospitals.
B. Nurses are required to perform tasks assigned by physicians.
C. Nursing is based on specialized knowledge, professional standards,
and accountability.
D. Nursing requires employees to work according to organizational
policies.
, Correct Answer: C. Nursing is based on specialized knowledge,
professional standards, and accountability.
Rationale: A profession is characterized by specialized knowledge,
formal education, standards of practice, ethical responsibilities, and
accountability to patients and the profession. Nursing meets these
characteristics through its body of knowledge, education, standards,
and professional regulation.
Question 3
Question: A patient asks the nurse, “What does it mean to be a
consumer of health care?” Which response is most appropriate?
A. “You receive health services but do not participate in decisions.”
B. “You are responsible for selecting and participating in your health
care to the extent possible.”
C. “Your health care decisions are determined entirely by the nurse.”
D. “You can receive care only after a provider approves every decision.”
Correct Answer: B. “You are responsible for selecting and participating
in your health care to the extent possible.”
Rationale: Patients are consumers of health care who have an
important role in making decisions about their health and treatment.
Patient-centered care recognizes the patient's values, preferences,
needs, and right to participate in decisions.
Question 4
Question: Which statement best reflects the concept 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 explains that nursing is primarily concerned with
which goal?
A. Diagnosing medical conditions independently
B. Promoting health, preventing illness, and helping patients achieve
optimal functioning
C. Performing technical procedures prescribed by providers
D. Managing health care organizations and budgets
Correct Answer: B. Promoting health, preventing illness, and helping
patients achieve optimal functioning
Rationale: Nursing focuses on promoting health, preventing illness,
caring for people experiencing health problems, supporting recovery,
and helping patients achieve the highest possible level of functioning.
Nursing care includes physical, psychological, social, and other
dimensions of health.
Question 2
Question: A nursing student asks why nursing is considered a
profession rather than simply a job. Which response by the instructor is
most accurate?
A. Nurses work primarily in hospitals.
B. Nurses are required to perform tasks assigned by physicians.
C. Nursing is based on specialized knowledge, professional standards,
and accountability.
D. Nursing requires employees to work according to organizational
policies.
, Correct Answer: C. Nursing is based on specialized knowledge,
professional standards, and accountability.
Rationale: A profession is characterized by specialized knowledge,
formal education, standards of practice, ethical responsibilities, and
accountability to patients and the profession. Nursing meets these
characteristics through its body of knowledge, education, standards,
and professional regulation.
Question 3
Question: A patient asks the nurse, “What does it mean to be a
consumer of health care?” Which response is most appropriate?
A. “You receive health services but do not participate in decisions.”
B. “You are responsible for selecting and participating in your health
care to the extent possible.”
C. “Your health care decisions are determined entirely by the nurse.”
D. “You can receive care only after a provider approves every decision.”
Correct Answer: B. “You are responsible for selecting and participating
in your health care to the extent possible.”
Rationale: Patients are consumers of health care who have an
important role in making decisions about their health and treatment.
Patient-centered care recognizes the patient's values, preferences,
needs, and right to participate in decisions.
Question 4
Question: Which statement best reflects the concept of health?
