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 explaining the primary purpose of professional
nursing practice to a newly admitted patient. Which statement by the
nurse is most appropriate?
A. “My primary role is to carry out the provider’s prescriptions.”
B. “My role is to promote health, prevent illness, and support your
highest level of well-being.”
C. “My main responsibility is to complete all treatments ordered for
you.”
D. “My role is to make healthcare decisions on your behalf.”
Correct Answer: B. “My role is to promote health, prevent illness, and
support your highest level of well-being.”
Rationale: Professional nursing encompasses health promotion, illness
prevention, care of patients with health problems, restoration of
health, and support of optimal functioning. Nursing practice extends
beyond carrying out prescribed treatments and includes assessment,
education, advocacy, coordination, and patient-centered care.
Question 2
Question: Which patient statement best reflects the concept of the
patient as a consumer of health care?
A. “I should accept every treatment without asking questions.”
B. “The healthcare team should make all decisions for me.”
C. “I have the right to receive information that helps me participate in
decisions about my care.”
D. “My responsibility is limited to following the nurse’s instructions.”
, Correct Answer: C. “I have the right to receive information that helps
me participate in decisions about my care.”
Rationale: Patients are active participants in healthcare and have a role
in making informed decisions about their care. Patient participation
requires access to understandable information, communication with
healthcare professionals, and respect for individual preferences and
choices.
Question 3
Question: Which action by the nurse best demonstrates patient
advocacy?
A. Encouraging the patient to follow the prescribed treatment without
discussion
B. Requesting clarification when a prescribed intervention appears
inconsistent with the patient’s condition
C. Completing the patient’s decisions to save time
D. Avoiding communication with other healthcare professionals
Correct Answer: B. Requesting clarification when a prescribed
intervention appears inconsistent with the patient’s condition
Rationale: Advocacy requires the nurse to protect the patient’s rights,
safety, interests, and preferences. Questioning an order that appears
inconsistent with the patient’s condition promotes safe care and
demonstrates professional accountability.
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: A nurse is explaining the primary purpose of professional
nursing practice to a newly admitted patient. Which statement by the
nurse is most appropriate?
A. “My primary role is to carry out the provider’s prescriptions.”
B. “My role is to promote health, prevent illness, and support your
highest level of well-being.”
C. “My main responsibility is to complete all treatments ordered for
you.”
D. “My role is to make healthcare decisions on your behalf.”
Correct Answer: B. “My role is to promote health, prevent illness, and
support your highest level of well-being.”
Rationale: Professional nursing encompasses health promotion, illness
prevention, care of patients with health problems, restoration of
health, and support of optimal functioning. Nursing practice extends
beyond carrying out prescribed treatments and includes assessment,
education, advocacy, coordination, and patient-centered care.
Question 2
Question: Which patient statement best reflects the concept of the
patient as a consumer of health care?
A. “I should accept every treatment without asking questions.”
B. “The healthcare team should make all decisions for me.”
C. “I have the right to receive information that helps me participate in
decisions about my care.”
D. “My responsibility is limited to following the nurse’s instructions.”
, Correct Answer: C. “I have the right to receive information that helps
me participate in decisions about my care.”
Rationale: Patients are active participants in healthcare and have a role
in making informed decisions about their care. Patient participation
requires access to understandable information, communication with
healthcare professionals, and respect for individual preferences and
choices.
Question 3
Question: Which action by the nurse best demonstrates patient
advocacy?
A. Encouraging the patient to follow the prescribed treatment without
discussion
B. Requesting clarification when a prescribed intervention appears
inconsistent with the patient’s condition
C. Completing the patient’s decisions to save time
D. Avoiding communication with other healthcare professionals
Correct Answer: B. Requesting clarification when a prescribed
intervention appears inconsistent with the patient’s condition
Rationale: Advocacy requires the nurse to protect the patient’s rights,
safety, interests, and preferences. Questioning an order that appears
inconsistent with the patient’s condition promotes safe care and
demonstrates professional accountability.
Question 4
