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 purpose of
nursing practice?
A. To diagnose and treat all diseases independently
B. To promote health, prevent illness, alleviate suffering, and support
recovery and well-being
C. To perform medical procedures prescribed by healthcare providers
D. To provide care only when a patient has an established diagnosis
Correct Answer: B. To promote health, prevent illness, alleviate
suffering, and support recovery and well-being
Rationale: Nursing encompasses health promotion, illness prevention,
assessment, treatment support, rehabilitation, education, advocacy,
and assistance with adaptation to health problems. Nursing care
extends across the health continuum rather than being limited to
disease treatment.
Question 2
Question: A nurse is caring for a patient who prefers to participate
actively in decisions about treatment. Which nursing action best
reflects the patient as a consumer of health care?
A. Making decisions based on what the nurse believes is best
B. Limiting information so the patient is not overwhelmed
C. Providing understandable information and supporting informed
choices
D. Directing the patient to follow the treatment plan without discussion
Correct Answer: C. Providing understandable information and
supporting informed choices
, Rationale: Patients are active participants and consumers of health
care. Nurses support autonomy by providing understandable
information, answering questions, respecting preferences, and
facilitating informed decision-making.
Question 3
Question: Which patient statement best reflects the multidimensional
nature of health?
A. “I feel physically well, but I am having difficulty coping with major
changes in my life.”
B. “I have no diagnosed disease, so I am completely healthy.”
C. “My laboratory results are normal, so my health cannot be affected
by stress.”
D. “Health depends only on the condition of my body.”
Correct Answer: A. “I feel physically well, but I am having difficulty
coping with major changes in my life.”
Rationale: Health involves multiple dimensions, including physical,
psychological, social, and other aspects of well-being. A person may
have no diagnosed disease while still experiencing challenges that
affect overall health.
Question 4
Question: Which factor is most likely to influence how health care is
delivered to a patient?
A. The nurse’s preferred communication style
B. The patient’s room assignment
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 purpose of
nursing practice?
A. To diagnose and treat all diseases independently
B. To promote health, prevent illness, alleviate suffering, and support
recovery and well-being
C. To perform medical procedures prescribed by healthcare providers
D. To provide care only when a patient has an established diagnosis
Correct Answer: B. To promote health, prevent illness, alleviate
suffering, and support recovery and well-being
Rationale: Nursing encompasses health promotion, illness prevention,
assessment, treatment support, rehabilitation, education, advocacy,
and assistance with adaptation to health problems. Nursing care
extends across the health continuum rather than being limited to
disease treatment.
Question 2
Question: A nurse is caring for a patient who prefers to participate
actively in decisions about treatment. Which nursing action best
reflects the patient as a consumer of health care?
A. Making decisions based on what the nurse believes is best
B. Limiting information so the patient is not overwhelmed
C. Providing understandable information and supporting informed
choices
D. Directing the patient to follow the treatment plan without discussion
Correct Answer: C. Providing understandable information and
supporting informed choices
, Rationale: Patients are active participants and consumers of health
care. Nurses support autonomy by providing understandable
information, answering questions, respecting preferences, and
facilitating informed decision-making.
Question 3
Question: Which patient statement best reflects the multidimensional
nature of health?
A. “I feel physically well, but I am having difficulty coping with major
changes in my life.”
B. “I have no diagnosed disease, so I am completely healthy.”
C. “My laboratory results are normal, so my health cannot be affected
by stress.”
D. “Health depends only on the condition of my body.”
Correct Answer: A. “I feel physically well, but I am having difficulty
coping with major changes in my life.”
Rationale: Health involves multiple dimensions, including physical,
psychological, social, and other aspects of well-being. A person may
have no diagnosed disease while still experiencing challenges that
affect overall health.
Question 4
Question: Which factor is most likely to influence how health care is
delivered to a patient?
A. The nurse’s preferred communication style
B. The patient’s room assignment
