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 nurse is explaining the role of professional nursing practice to a newly
admitted patient. Which statement best describes a central
responsibility of the professional nurse?
A. Performing only tasks prescribed by the health care provider
B. Coordinating patient care while applying nursing knowledge and
clinical judgment
C. Focusing primarily on completing technical procedures efficiently
D. Providing treatment without considering the patient's preferences
Correct Answer: B. Coordinating patient care while applying nursing
knowledge and clinical judgment
Rationale: Professional nursing involves integrating nursing knowledge,
assessment, clinical judgment, communication, coordination, and
patient-centered care. The nurse is responsible for more than
performing delegated tasks or technical procedures.
A. Nursing responsibilities are not limited to tasks prescribed by a
provider; nurses independently perform many professional functions.
C. Technical skills are important, but professional nursing also requires
assessment, decision-making, education, advocacy, and evaluation.
D. Patient preferences are an important component of patient-
centered nursing care.
Question 2
A nurse asks a patient, “What concerns you most about your condition
and treatment?” The nurse is primarily demonstrating which principle?
A. Patient-centered care
B. Provider-centered care
, C. Task-oriented care
D. Institution-centered care
Correct Answer: A. Patient-centered care
Rationale: Asking about the patient's concerns recognizes the patient
as an active participant in care and helps the nurse incorporate
individual needs, preferences, and values into planning.
B. Provider-centered care places primary emphasis on the health
professional rather than the patient's expressed needs.
C. Task-oriented care focuses on completing activities rather than
understanding the whole patient.
D. Institution-centered care prioritizes organizational routines rather
than individualized patient preferences.
Question 3
Which statement best reflects the concept of health in professional
nursing practice?
A. Health is simply the absence of disease.
B. Health is identical for every individual.
C. Health involves a person's overall state of well-being and functioning.
D. Health depends entirely on medical treatment.
Correct Answer: C. Health involves a person's overall state of well-
being and functioning.
Rationale: Nursing views health broadly, recognizing physical,
psychological, social, and other dimensions that influence a person's
well-being and ability to function.
A. A person may have a chronic condition and still experience
meaningful levels of health and well-being.
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 nurse is explaining the role of professional nursing practice to a newly
admitted patient. Which statement best describes a central
responsibility of the professional nurse?
A. Performing only tasks prescribed by the health care provider
B. Coordinating patient care while applying nursing knowledge and
clinical judgment
C. Focusing primarily on completing technical procedures efficiently
D. Providing treatment without considering the patient's preferences
Correct Answer: B. Coordinating patient care while applying nursing
knowledge and clinical judgment
Rationale: Professional nursing involves integrating nursing knowledge,
assessment, clinical judgment, communication, coordination, and
patient-centered care. The nurse is responsible for more than
performing delegated tasks or technical procedures.
A. Nursing responsibilities are not limited to tasks prescribed by a
provider; nurses independently perform many professional functions.
C. Technical skills are important, but professional nursing also requires
assessment, decision-making, education, advocacy, and evaluation.
D. Patient preferences are an important component of patient-
centered nursing care.
Question 2
A nurse asks a patient, “What concerns you most about your condition
and treatment?” The nurse is primarily demonstrating which principle?
A. Patient-centered care
B. Provider-centered care
, C. Task-oriented care
D. Institution-centered care
Correct Answer: A. Patient-centered care
Rationale: Asking about the patient's concerns recognizes the patient
as an active participant in care and helps the nurse incorporate
individual needs, preferences, and values into planning.
B. Provider-centered care places primary emphasis on the health
professional rather than the patient's expressed needs.
C. Task-oriented care focuses on completing activities rather than
understanding the whole patient.
D. Institution-centered care prioritizes organizational routines rather
than individualized patient preferences.
Question 3
Which statement best reflects the concept of health in professional
nursing practice?
A. Health is simply the absence of disease.
B. Health is identical for every individual.
C. Health involves a person's overall state of well-being and functioning.
D. Health depends entirely on medical treatment.
Correct Answer: C. Health involves a person's overall state of well-
being and functioning.
Rationale: Nursing views health broadly, recognizing physical,
psychological, social, and other dimensions that influence a person's
well-being and ability to function.
A. A person may have a chronic condition and still experience
meaningful levels of health and well-being.
