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 health care providers
B. Coordinating care while promoting health, preventing illness, and
responding to human health needs
C. Managing hospital resources and staffing assignments
D. Diagnosing diseases and prescribing medical therapies
Correct Answer: B. Coordinating care while promoting health,
preventing illness, and responding to human health needs
Rationale:
Professional nursing encompasses health promotion, disease
prevention, care coordination, patient advocacy, and responses to
actual or potential health problems. Although nurses perform
treatments and collaborate with providers, professional nursing
practice extends beyond carrying out medical prescriptions.
Question 2
Question:
A nurse is explaining the concept of the patient as a consumer of health
care. Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate?
A. "The health care team makes most decisions because professionals
have greater knowledge."
B. "Patients should follow recommendations without questioning
them."
C. "Patients have a role in making informed decisions about their health
, care."
D. "Patients are consumers only when they pay directly for services."
Correct Answer: C. "Patients have a role in making informed decisions
about their health care."
Rationale:
Patients are active participants in health care and have the right to
receive understandable information and participate in decisions
affecting their health. Consumer participation supports autonomy and
patient-centered care.
Question 3
Question:
Which concept is most closely associated with the nursing profession's
responsibility to protect a patient's rights and interests?
A. Advocacy
B. Delegation
C. Diagnosis
D. Credentialing
Correct Answer: A. Advocacy
Rationale:
Nurses act as patient advocates by supporting patients' rights,
preferences, informed decision-making, and access to appropriate care.
Advocacy is an essential component of professional nursing practice.
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 health care providers
B. Coordinating care while promoting health, preventing illness, and
responding to human health needs
C. Managing hospital resources and staffing assignments
D. Diagnosing diseases and prescribing medical therapies
Correct Answer: B. Coordinating care while promoting health,
preventing illness, and responding to human health needs
Rationale:
Professional nursing encompasses health promotion, disease
prevention, care coordination, patient advocacy, and responses to
actual or potential health problems. Although nurses perform
treatments and collaborate with providers, professional nursing
practice extends beyond carrying out medical prescriptions.
Question 2
Question:
A nurse is explaining the concept of the patient as a consumer of health
care. Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate?
A. "The health care team makes most decisions because professionals
have greater knowledge."
B. "Patients should follow recommendations without questioning
them."
C. "Patients have a role in making informed decisions about their health
, care."
D. "Patients are consumers only when they pay directly for services."
Correct Answer: C. "Patients have a role in making informed decisions
about their health care."
Rationale:
Patients are active participants in health care and have the right to
receive understandable information and participate in decisions
affecting their health. Consumer participation supports autonomy and
patient-centered care.
Question 3
Question:
Which concept is most closely associated with the nursing profession's
responsibility to protect a patient's rights and interests?
A. Advocacy
B. Delegation
C. Diagnosis
D. Credentialing
Correct Answer: A. Advocacy
Rationale:
Nurses act as patient advocates by supporting patients' rights,
preferences, informed decision-making, and access to appropriate care.
Advocacy is an essential component of professional nursing practice.
Question 4
