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:
Which statement best describes the primary focus of professional
nursing practice?
A. Performing treatments prescribed by other health professionals
B. Providing care that integrates patient needs, clinical judgment,
safety, and health outcomes
C. Completing assigned technical procedures as efficiently as possible
D. Managing the administrative activities of a health care organization
Correct Answer: B. Providing care that integrates patient needs, clinical
judgment, safety, and health outcomes
Rationale: Professional nursing practice combines clinical knowledge,
assessment, clinical judgment, patient-centered care, safety, and
evaluation of outcomes. Nursing is not limited to carrying out
prescribed treatments or technical procedures.
Question 2
Question:
A nurse is caring for a patient who has several treatment options for a
chronic condition. Which nursing action best supports the patient as a
consumer of health care?
A. Select the treatment the nurse believes will be most effective
B. Encourage the patient to accept the provider's recommendation
without discussion
C. Provide understandable information that enables the patient to
participate in decisions
, D. Ask the family to make the decision because the patient has multiple
treatment options
Correct Answer: C. Provide understandable information that enables
the patient to participate in decisions
Rationale: Patients are consumers of health care and should be
supported in understanding available options so they can participate
meaningfully in decisions about their care. The nurse facilitates
informed participation rather than making the decision for the patient.
Question 3
Question:
Which activity is an example of health promotion?
A. Teaching a patient with pneumonia how to complete antibiotic
therapy
B. Assisting a patient with a fractured hip during rehabilitation
C. Teaching an adult with no known illness about regular physical
activity and balanced nutrition
D. Monitoring a patient for complications after abdominal surgery
Correct Answer: C. Teaching an adult with no known illness about
regular physical activity and balanced nutrition
Rationale: Health promotion emphasizes actions that support and
maintain health before illness develops. Education about nutrition and
physical activity promotes healthy behaviors and supports overall
wellness.
Question 4
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:
Which statement best describes the primary focus of professional
nursing practice?
A. Performing treatments prescribed by other health professionals
B. Providing care that integrates patient needs, clinical judgment,
safety, and health outcomes
C. Completing assigned technical procedures as efficiently as possible
D. Managing the administrative activities of a health care organization
Correct Answer: B. Providing care that integrates patient needs, clinical
judgment, safety, and health outcomes
Rationale: Professional nursing practice combines clinical knowledge,
assessment, clinical judgment, patient-centered care, safety, and
evaluation of outcomes. Nursing is not limited to carrying out
prescribed treatments or technical procedures.
Question 2
Question:
A nurse is caring for a patient who has several treatment options for a
chronic condition. Which nursing action best supports the patient as a
consumer of health care?
A. Select the treatment the nurse believes will be most effective
B. Encourage the patient to accept the provider's recommendation
without discussion
C. Provide understandable information that enables the patient to
participate in decisions
, D. Ask the family to make the decision because the patient has multiple
treatment options
Correct Answer: C. Provide understandable information that enables
the patient to participate in decisions
Rationale: Patients are consumers of health care and should be
supported in understanding available options so they can participate
meaningfully in decisions about their care. The nurse facilitates
informed participation rather than making the decision for the patient.
Question 3
Question:
Which activity is an example of health promotion?
A. Teaching a patient with pneumonia how to complete antibiotic
therapy
B. Assisting a patient with a fractured hip during rehabilitation
C. Teaching an adult with no known illness about regular physical
activity and balanced nutrition
D. Monitoring a patient for complications after abdominal surgery
Correct Answer: C. Teaching an adult with no known illness about
regular physical activity and balanced nutrition
Rationale: Health promotion emphasizes actions that support and
maintain health before illness develops. Education about nutrition and
physical activity promotes healthy behaviors and supports overall
wellness.
Question 4
