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 caring for a patient who asks why the nurse is
involving the patient in decisions about the plan of care. Which
response by the nurse best reflects the patient-as-consumer concept?
A. “The health care team determines which treatments are
appropriate.”
B. “Your preferences and informed choices are important components
of your care.”
C. “Nurses make decisions after reviewing the provider’s prescriptions.”
D. “Your family should make decisions when several treatment options
are available.”
Correct Answer: B. “Your preferences and informed choices are
important components of your care.”
Rationale: Contemporary nursing practice recognizes the patient as an
active participant and consumer of health care. Respecting preferences,
supporting informed decision-making, and promoting participation help
provide patient-centered care.
Question 2
Question: Which nursing action best demonstrates professional nursing
practice?
A. Following routine procedures without reassessing the patient
B. Performing interventions exactly as previously documented
C. Applying clinical knowledge and judgment when planning patient
care
D. Waiting for another nurse to identify changes in patient status
Correct Answer: C. Applying clinical knowledge and judgment when
planning patient care
, Rationale: Professional nursing practice requires knowledge, clinical
judgment, accountability, and individualized care. Nurses must assess
patients, interpret findings, and adapt care rather than relying solely on
routines.
Question 3
Question: A patient reports that physical symptoms have improved but
states, “I still do not feel well because I am constantly worried about
losing my job.” Which concept of health should guide the nurse's
response?
A. Health is limited to the absence of disease
B. Health is determined only by physical functioning
C. Health includes interconnected physical, psychological, and social
dimensions
D. Health can be measured primarily through laboratory values
Correct Answer: C. Health includes interconnected physical,
psychological, and social dimensions
Rationale: Health is multidimensional. Physical condition interacts with
psychological, social, and other factors, so nursing assessment should
consider the whole person rather than focusing only on disease or
laboratory findings.
Question 4
Question: Which activity is most consistent with the nursing role in
health promotion?
A. Teaching a patient with hypertension how to monitor blood pressure
at home
B. Administering an antibiotic for a confirmed infection
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 caring for a patient who asks why the nurse is
involving the patient in decisions about the plan of care. Which
response by the nurse best reflects the patient-as-consumer concept?
A. “The health care team determines which treatments are
appropriate.”
B. “Your preferences and informed choices are important components
of your care.”
C. “Nurses make decisions after reviewing the provider’s prescriptions.”
D. “Your family should make decisions when several treatment options
are available.”
Correct Answer: B. “Your preferences and informed choices are
important components of your care.”
Rationale: Contemporary nursing practice recognizes the patient as an
active participant and consumer of health care. Respecting preferences,
supporting informed decision-making, and promoting participation help
provide patient-centered care.
Question 2
Question: Which nursing action best demonstrates professional nursing
practice?
A. Following routine procedures without reassessing the patient
B. Performing interventions exactly as previously documented
C. Applying clinical knowledge and judgment when planning patient
care
D. Waiting for another nurse to identify changes in patient status
Correct Answer: C. Applying clinical knowledge and judgment when
planning patient care
, Rationale: Professional nursing practice requires knowledge, clinical
judgment, accountability, and individualized care. Nurses must assess
patients, interpret findings, and adapt care rather than relying solely on
routines.
Question 3
Question: A patient reports that physical symptoms have improved but
states, “I still do not feel well because I am constantly worried about
losing my job.” Which concept of health should guide the nurse's
response?
A. Health is limited to the absence of disease
B. Health is determined only by physical functioning
C. Health includes interconnected physical, psychological, and social
dimensions
D. Health can be measured primarily through laboratory values
Correct Answer: C. Health includes interconnected physical,
psychological, and social dimensions
Rationale: Health is multidimensional. Physical condition interacts with
psychological, social, and other factors, so nursing assessment should
consider the whole person rather than focusing only on disease or
laboratory findings.
Question 4
Question: Which activity is most consistent with the nursing role in
health promotion?
A. Teaching a patient with hypertension how to monitor blood pressure
at home
B. Administering an antibiotic for a confirmed infection
