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
A newly licensed nurse is explaining the role of nursing to a nursing
student. Which statement best describes professional nursing practice?
A. Providing care primarily based on the nurse’s personal experience
B. Coordinating patient care using assessment, clinical judgment, and
evidence
C. Following provider prescriptions without independently assessing the
patient
D. Performing technical procedures without considering patient
preferences
Correct Answer: B. Coordinating patient care using assessment,
clinical judgment, and evidence
Rationale: Professional nursing involves assessment, clinical judgment,
evidence-informed interventions, coordination of care, and evaluation
of outcomes. Nursing practice is not limited to carrying out prescribed
treatments or technical procedures.
Question 2
A nurse is caring for a hospitalized patient who asks, “What can I expect
from my nursing care?” Which response is most appropriate?
A. “Your care will depend mainly on the physician’s treatment plan.”
B. “You are expected to follow the care plan without changing it.”
C. “You have a role in decisions about your care and should have your
preferences considered.”
D. “The nursing staff determines which treatments are appropriate for
you.”
, Correct Answer: C. “You have a role in decisions about your care and
should have your preferences considered.”
Rationale: The patient is a consumer and active participant in health
care. Patient-centered nursing recognizes the individual’s preferences,
values, needs, and right to participate in decisions about care.
Question 3
Which situation best illustrates health as a multidimensional concept?
A. A patient has normal laboratory results but reports severe social
isolation.
B. A patient has no diagnosed disease and therefore has complete
health.
C. A patient has a chronic illness but maintains meaningful relationships
and functional independence.
D. A patient’s health status is determined only by physical examination
findings.
Correct Answer: C. A patient has a chronic illness but maintains
meaningful relationships and functional independence.
Rationale: Health is broader than the absence of disease. Physical,
emotional, social, functional, and other dimensions can influence an
individual’s overall health status.
Question 4
Which action by the nurse best demonstrates patient-centered care?
A. Selecting interventions based only on standardized routines
B. Asking the patient about personal preferences before developing the
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
A newly licensed nurse is explaining the role of nursing to a nursing
student. Which statement best describes professional nursing practice?
A. Providing care primarily based on the nurse’s personal experience
B. Coordinating patient care using assessment, clinical judgment, and
evidence
C. Following provider prescriptions without independently assessing the
patient
D. Performing technical procedures without considering patient
preferences
Correct Answer: B. Coordinating patient care using assessment,
clinical judgment, and evidence
Rationale: Professional nursing involves assessment, clinical judgment,
evidence-informed interventions, coordination of care, and evaluation
of outcomes. Nursing practice is not limited to carrying out prescribed
treatments or technical procedures.
Question 2
A nurse is caring for a hospitalized patient who asks, “What can I expect
from my nursing care?” Which response is most appropriate?
A. “Your care will depend mainly on the physician’s treatment plan.”
B. “You are expected to follow the care plan without changing it.”
C. “You have a role in decisions about your care and should have your
preferences considered.”
D. “The nursing staff determines which treatments are appropriate for
you.”
, Correct Answer: C. “You have a role in decisions about your care and
should have your preferences considered.”
Rationale: The patient is a consumer and active participant in health
care. Patient-centered nursing recognizes the individual’s preferences,
values, needs, and right to participate in decisions about care.
Question 3
Which situation best illustrates health as a multidimensional concept?
A. A patient has normal laboratory results but reports severe social
isolation.
B. A patient has no diagnosed disease and therefore has complete
health.
C. A patient has a chronic illness but maintains meaningful relationships
and functional independence.
D. A patient’s health status is determined only by physical examination
findings.
Correct Answer: C. A patient has a chronic illness but maintains
meaningful relationships and functional independence.
Rationale: Health is broader than the absence of disease. Physical,
emotional, social, functional, and other dimensions can influence an
individual’s overall health status.
Question 4
Which action by the nurse best demonstrates patient-centered care?
A. Selecting interventions based only on standardized routines
B. Asking the patient about personal preferences before developing the
