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
,
, 1. Question: A newly licensed registered nurse is explaining the
purpose of nursing to a patient. Which statement best describes
the central focus of professional nursing practice?
A. Performing medical treatments prescribed by providers
B. Promoting health, preventing illness, and supporting responses to
health problems
C. Diagnosing all diseases affecting the patient
D. Managing the hospital's financial resources
Correct Answer: B. Promoting health, preventing illness, and supporting
responses to health problems
Rationale: Nursing focuses on promoting health, preventing illness,
providing care to individuals experiencing health problems, and
supporting patients toward optimal functioning. Although nurses
collaborate with providers and other professionals, nursing practice is
broader than carrying out medical treatments.
2. Question: A nurse is caring for a patient who asks, “What does
being healthy mean?” Which response is most appropriate?
A. “Health means that you do not have any disease.”
B. “Health is determined only by your physical condition.”
C. “Health includes physical, psychological, social, and other dimensions
of well-being.”
D. “Health is the same for every person regardless of circumstances.”
Correct Answer: C. “Health includes physical, psychological, social, and
other dimensions of well-being.”
Rationale: Health is a multidimensional concept that includes more
than the absence of disease. Physical, psychological, social,
environmental, and other factors can influence a person's perception
and level of health.
, 3. Question: A patient tells the nurse, “I want to understand what is
happening before I decide whether to accept this treatment.”
Which nursing principle is the nurse supporting?
A. Patient autonomy
B. Institutional authority
C. Resource allocation
D. Provider-centered decision-making
Correct Answer: A. Patient autonomy
Rationale: Autonomy is the patient's right to make informed decisions
about personal health care. The nurse supports autonomy by providing
understandable information, respecting the patient's choices, and
advocating for the patient's preferences.
4. Question: Which action best demonstrates health promotion by a
registered nurse?
A. Treating an infection after symptoms appear
B. Teaching a patient how regular physical activity can reduce health
risks
C. Administering medication for an acute illness
D. Monitoring a patient after surgery for complications
Correct Answer: B. Teaching a patient how regular physical activity can
reduce health risks
Rationale: Health promotion emphasizes behaviors and conditions that
improve health and reduce the risk of disease. Education about regular
physical activity is an example of proactive health promotion.
5. Question: A nurse uses a standardized patient-identification
procedure before administering medication. What is the primary
purpose of this action?
Medical-Surgical Nursing
16th Edition
• Author(s)Janice L. Hinkle; Kerry H.
Cheever; Kristen J. Overbaugh; Carolyn E.
Bradley
• Print ISBN: 9781975221133
TEST BANK
,
, 1. Question: A newly licensed registered nurse is explaining the
purpose of nursing to a patient. Which statement best describes
the central focus of professional nursing practice?
A. Performing medical treatments prescribed by providers
B. Promoting health, preventing illness, and supporting responses to
health problems
C. Diagnosing all diseases affecting the patient
D. Managing the hospital's financial resources
Correct Answer: B. Promoting health, preventing illness, and supporting
responses to health problems
Rationale: Nursing focuses on promoting health, preventing illness,
providing care to individuals experiencing health problems, and
supporting patients toward optimal functioning. Although nurses
collaborate with providers and other professionals, nursing practice is
broader than carrying out medical treatments.
2. Question: A nurse is caring for a patient who asks, “What does
being healthy mean?” Which response is most appropriate?
A. “Health means that you do not have any disease.”
B. “Health is determined only by your physical condition.”
C. “Health includes physical, psychological, social, and other dimensions
of well-being.”
D. “Health is the same for every person regardless of circumstances.”
Correct Answer: C. “Health includes physical, psychological, social, and
other dimensions of well-being.”
Rationale: Health is a multidimensional concept that includes more
than the absence of disease. Physical, psychological, social,
environmental, and other factors can influence a person's perception
and level of health.
, 3. Question: A patient tells the nurse, “I want to understand what is
happening before I decide whether to accept this treatment.”
Which nursing principle is the nurse supporting?
A. Patient autonomy
B. Institutional authority
C. Resource allocation
D. Provider-centered decision-making
Correct Answer: A. Patient autonomy
Rationale: Autonomy is the patient's right to make informed decisions
about personal health care. The nurse supports autonomy by providing
understandable information, respecting the patient's choices, and
advocating for the patient's preferences.
4. Question: Which action best demonstrates health promotion by a
registered nurse?
A. Treating an infection after symptoms appear
B. Teaching a patient how regular physical activity can reduce health
risks
C. Administering medication for an acute illness
D. Monitoring a patient after surgery for complications
Correct Answer: B. Teaching a patient how regular physical activity can
reduce health risks
Rationale: Health promotion emphasizes behaviors and conditions that
improve health and reduce the risk of disease. Education about regular
physical activity is an example of proactive health promotion.
5. Question: A nurse uses a standardized patient-identification
procedure before administering medication. What is the primary
purpose of this action?
