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 nursing student asks the instructor why nursing is considered a
profession rather than simply an occupation. Which response by the
instructor is most appropriate?
A. “Nursing requires a specific body of knowledge and professional
standards.”
B. “Nursing primarily involves performing tasks prescribed by
healthcare providers.”
C. “Nursing is considered a profession because nurses work in
hospitals.”
D. “Nursing is a profession because all nurses perform the same
duties.”
Correct Answer: A. “Nursing requires a specific body of knowledge
and professional standards.”
Rationale: Nursing is a profession because it is based on specialized
knowledge, formal education, professional standards, ethical
responsibilities, and accountability for patient care. Nurses apply this
knowledge through independent and collaborative clinical practice.
Question 2
Which statement best describes the primary focus of nursing practice?
A. Identifying medical diagnoses
B. Promoting, maintaining, and restoring health
C. Prescribing pharmacologic treatment
D. Performing diagnostic procedures
Correct Answer: B. Promoting, maintaining, and restoring health
Rationale: Nursing focuses on promoting health, preventing illness,
supporting recovery, helping patients adapt to health alterations, and
, reducing suffering. Nurses collaborate with other professionals but
have distinct nursing responsibilities and functions.
Question 3
A nurse is explaining the role of the patient as a consumer of health
care. Which statement is most accurate?
A. “Patients receive health care but have no influence on its delivery.”
B. “Patients are passive recipients of decisions made by health
professionals.”
C. “Patients participate in decisions about their health care.”
D. “Patients are responsible for determining all aspects of treatment.”
Correct Answer: C. “Patients participate in decisions about their
health care.”
Rationale: Patients are active participants in health care. Patient
involvement includes communicating preferences, asking questions,
providing relevant information, and participating in decisions about
care.
Question 4
Which statement best reflects the concept of health?
A. Health means the absence of all disease.
B. Health is the same for every individual.
C. Health involves a dynamic state influenced by multiple factors.
D. Health is determined only by physical functioning.
Correct Answer: C. Health involves a dynamic state influenced by
multiple factors.
Rationale: Health is dynamic and multidimensional. Physical,
psychological, social, environmental, behavioral, and other influences
can affect a person's health status over time.
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 nursing student asks the instructor why nursing is considered a
profession rather than simply an occupation. Which response by the
instructor is most appropriate?
A. “Nursing requires a specific body of knowledge and professional
standards.”
B. “Nursing primarily involves performing tasks prescribed by
healthcare providers.”
C. “Nursing is considered a profession because nurses work in
hospitals.”
D. “Nursing is a profession because all nurses perform the same
duties.”
Correct Answer: A. “Nursing requires a specific body of knowledge
and professional standards.”
Rationale: Nursing is a profession because it is based on specialized
knowledge, formal education, professional standards, ethical
responsibilities, and accountability for patient care. Nurses apply this
knowledge through independent and collaborative clinical practice.
Question 2
Which statement best describes the primary focus of nursing practice?
A. Identifying medical diagnoses
B. Promoting, maintaining, and restoring health
C. Prescribing pharmacologic treatment
D. Performing diagnostic procedures
Correct Answer: B. Promoting, maintaining, and restoring health
Rationale: Nursing focuses on promoting health, preventing illness,
supporting recovery, helping patients adapt to health alterations, and
, reducing suffering. Nurses collaborate with other professionals but
have distinct nursing responsibilities and functions.
Question 3
A nurse is explaining the role of the patient as a consumer of health
care. Which statement is most accurate?
A. “Patients receive health care but have no influence on its delivery.”
B. “Patients are passive recipients of decisions made by health
professionals.”
C. “Patients participate in decisions about their health care.”
D. “Patients are responsible for determining all aspects of treatment.”
Correct Answer: C. “Patients participate in decisions about their
health care.”
Rationale: Patients are active participants in health care. Patient
involvement includes communicating preferences, asking questions,
providing relevant information, and participating in decisions about
care.
Question 4
Which statement best reflects the concept of health?
A. Health means the absence of all disease.
B. Health is the same for every individual.
C. Health involves a dynamic state influenced by multiple factors.
D. Health is determined only by physical functioning.
Correct Answer: C. Health involves a dynamic state influenced by
multiple factors.
Rationale: Health is dynamic and multidimensional. Physical,
psychological, social, environmental, behavioral, and other influences
can affect a person's health status over time.
