Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing
15th Edition
• Author(s)Janice Hinkle, Kerry H. Cheever, Kristen
Overbaugh
TEST BANK
(Brunner & Suddarth’s Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing — ).
UNIT 1
UNIT 1: Principles of Nursing Practice
Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Chapter 2: Medical-Surgical Nursing
Chapter 3: Health Education and Health Promotion
Chapter 4: Adult Health and Physical, Nutritional, and Cultural Assessment
Chapter 5: Stress and Inflammatory Responses
Chapter 6: Genetics and Genomics in Nursing
Chapter 7: Disability and Chronic Illness
Chapter 8: Management of the Older Adult Patient
UNIT 2: Concepts and Principles of Patient Management
Chapter 9: Pain Management
Chapter 10: Fluid and Electrolytes
Chapter 11: Shock, Sepsis, and Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome
Chapter 12: Management of Patients with Oncologic Disorders
Chapter 13: Palliative and End-of-Life Care
UNIT 3: Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management
Chapter 14: Preoperative Nursing Management
Chapter 15: Intraoperative Nursing Management
Chapter 16: Postoperative Nursing Management
UNIT 4: Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
Chapter 17: Assessment of Respiratory Function
Chapter 18: Management of Patients with Upper Respiratory Tract Disorders
Chapter 19: Management of Patients with Chest and Lower Respiratory Tract Disorders
Chapter 20: Management of Patients with Chronic Pulmonary Disease
UNIT 5: Cardiovascular and Circulatory Function
Chapter 21: Assessment of Cardiovascular Function
Chapter 22: Management of Patients with Arrhythmias and Conduction Problems
Chapter 23: Management of Patients with Coronary Vascular Disorders
Chapter 24: Management of Patients with Structural, Infectious, and Inflammatory Cardiac Disorders
,Chapter 25: Management of Patients with Complications from Heart Disease
Chapter 26: Assessment and Management of Patients with Vascular Disorders and Problems of Peripheral
Circulation
Chapter 27: Assessment and Management of Patients with Hypertension
UNIT 6: Hematologic Function
Chapter 28: Assessment of Hematologic Function and Treatment Modalities
Chapter 29: Management of Patients with Nonmalignant Hematologic Disorders
Chapter 30: Management of Patients with Hematologic Neoplasms
UNIT 7: Immunologic Function
Chapter 31: Assessment of Immune Function
Chapter 32: Management of Patients with Immune Deficiency Disorders
Chapter 33: Assessment and Management of Patients with Allergic Disorders
Chapter 34: Assessment and Management of Patients with Inflammatory Rheumatic Disorders
UNIT 8: Musculoskeletal Function
Chapter 35: Assessment of Musculoskeletal Function
Chapter 36: Management of Patients with Musculoskeletal Disorders
Chapter 37: Management of Patients with Musculoskeletal Trauma
UNIT 9: Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
Chapter 38: Assessment of Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
Chapter 39: Management of Patients with Oral and Esophageal Disorders
Chapter 40: Management of Patients with Gastric and Duodenal Disorders
Chapter 41: Management of Patients with Intestinal and Rectal Disorders
UNIT 10: Metabolic and Endocrine Function
Chapter 42: Assessment and Management of Patients with Obesity
Chapter 43: Assessment and Management of Patients with Hepatic Disorders
Chapter 44: Management of Patients with Biliary Disorders
Chapter 45: Assessment and Management of Patients with Endocrine Disorders
Chapter 46: Management of Patients with Diabetes
UNIT 11: Kidney and Urinary Tract Function
Chapter 47: Assessment of Kidney and Urinary Function
Chapter 48: Management of Patients with Kidney Disorders
Chapter 49: Management of Patients with Urinary Disorders
UNIT 12: Reproductive Function
Chapter 50: Assessment and Management of Patients with Female Physiologic Processes
Chapter 51: Management of Patients with Female Reproductive Disorders
Chapter 52: Assessment and Management of Patients with Breast Disorders
Chapter 53: Assessment and Management of Patients with Male Reproductive Disorders
Chapter 54: Assessment and Management of Patients Who Are LGBTQ
UNIT 13: Integumentary Function
Chapter 55: Assessment of Integumentary Function
Chapter 56: Management of Patients with Dermatologic Disorders
Chapter 57: Management of Patients with Burn Injury
,UNIT 14: Sensory Function
Chapter 58: Assessment and Management of Patients with Eye and Vision Disorders
Chapter 59: Assessment and Management of Patients with Hearing and Balance Disorders
UNIT 15: Neurologic Function
Chapter 60: Assessment of Neurologic Function
Chapter 61: Management of Patients with Neurologic Dysfunction
Chapter 62: Management of Patients with Cerebrovascular Disorders
Chapter 63: Management of Patients with Neurologic Trauma
Chapter 64: Management of Patients with Neurologic Infections, Autoimmune Disorders, and Neuropathies
Chapter 65: Management of Patients with Oncologic or Degenerative Neurologic Disorders
UNIT 16: Acute Community-Based Challenges
Chapter 66: Management of Patients with Infectious Diseases
Chapter 67: Emergency Nursing
Chapter 68: Disaster Nursing
1.
Reference: Ch. 1: Nursing — Professional Role and Scope
Question Stem: A newly licensed nurse is orienting to a medical-
surgical unit and is asked to explain the primary distinction
between nursing and medicine when describing care to a
patient. Which statement best reflects the nursing perspective?
A. Nursing focuses only on executing provider orders and
administering medications.
B. Nursing centers on holistic, patient-centered care that
addresses physical, psychosocial, and functional needs.
C. Nursing primarily diagnoses and prescribes treatments for
medical conditions.
D. Nursing is responsible only for charting and communicating
vital signs.
, Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
B: Nursing is defined by a holistic, patient-centered approach
addressing physical, psychosocial, and functional needs,
emphasizing wellness and adaptation.
A: Inaccurate — nursing includes but is not limited to executing
orders; it also involves assessment, advocacy, and care
planning.
C: Nurses collaborate with providers but do not independently
make medical diagnoses or prescribe treatments in typical
scope.
D: Charting and monitoring are components of nursing, not the
sole function.
Teaching Point: Nursing provides holistic, patient-centered care
across multiple domains.
Citation: (Brunner & Suddarth’s Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 15th Ed., Hinkle et al.)
2.
Reference: Ch. 1: The Patient: Consumer of Nursing and Health
Care — Patient-Centered Care
Question Stem: A 68-year-old patient with heart failure
expresses concerns about the cost of medications and
transportation to clinic visits. Which nursing action best
demonstrates patient-centered care?
A. Provide the standard discharge packet and assume the
Nursing
15th Edition
• Author(s)Janice Hinkle, Kerry H. Cheever, Kristen
Overbaugh
TEST BANK
(Brunner & Suddarth’s Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing — ).
UNIT 1
UNIT 1: Principles of Nursing Practice
Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Chapter 2: Medical-Surgical Nursing
Chapter 3: Health Education and Health Promotion
Chapter 4: Adult Health and Physical, Nutritional, and Cultural Assessment
Chapter 5: Stress and Inflammatory Responses
Chapter 6: Genetics and Genomics in Nursing
Chapter 7: Disability and Chronic Illness
Chapter 8: Management of the Older Adult Patient
UNIT 2: Concepts and Principles of Patient Management
Chapter 9: Pain Management
Chapter 10: Fluid and Electrolytes
Chapter 11: Shock, Sepsis, and Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome
Chapter 12: Management of Patients with Oncologic Disorders
Chapter 13: Palliative and End-of-Life Care
UNIT 3: Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management
Chapter 14: Preoperative Nursing Management
Chapter 15: Intraoperative Nursing Management
Chapter 16: Postoperative Nursing Management
UNIT 4: Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
Chapter 17: Assessment of Respiratory Function
Chapter 18: Management of Patients with Upper Respiratory Tract Disorders
Chapter 19: Management of Patients with Chest and Lower Respiratory Tract Disorders
Chapter 20: Management of Patients with Chronic Pulmonary Disease
UNIT 5: Cardiovascular and Circulatory Function
Chapter 21: Assessment of Cardiovascular Function
Chapter 22: Management of Patients with Arrhythmias and Conduction Problems
Chapter 23: Management of Patients with Coronary Vascular Disorders
Chapter 24: Management of Patients with Structural, Infectious, and Inflammatory Cardiac Disorders
,Chapter 25: Management of Patients with Complications from Heart Disease
Chapter 26: Assessment and Management of Patients with Vascular Disorders and Problems of Peripheral
Circulation
Chapter 27: Assessment and Management of Patients with Hypertension
UNIT 6: Hematologic Function
Chapter 28: Assessment of Hematologic Function and Treatment Modalities
Chapter 29: Management of Patients with Nonmalignant Hematologic Disorders
Chapter 30: Management of Patients with Hematologic Neoplasms
UNIT 7: Immunologic Function
Chapter 31: Assessment of Immune Function
Chapter 32: Management of Patients with Immune Deficiency Disorders
Chapter 33: Assessment and Management of Patients with Allergic Disorders
Chapter 34: Assessment and Management of Patients with Inflammatory Rheumatic Disorders
UNIT 8: Musculoskeletal Function
Chapter 35: Assessment of Musculoskeletal Function
Chapter 36: Management of Patients with Musculoskeletal Disorders
Chapter 37: Management of Patients with Musculoskeletal Trauma
UNIT 9: Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
Chapter 38: Assessment of Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
Chapter 39: Management of Patients with Oral and Esophageal Disorders
Chapter 40: Management of Patients with Gastric and Duodenal Disorders
Chapter 41: Management of Patients with Intestinal and Rectal Disorders
UNIT 10: Metabolic and Endocrine Function
Chapter 42: Assessment and Management of Patients with Obesity
Chapter 43: Assessment and Management of Patients with Hepatic Disorders
Chapter 44: Management of Patients with Biliary Disorders
Chapter 45: Assessment and Management of Patients with Endocrine Disorders
Chapter 46: Management of Patients with Diabetes
UNIT 11: Kidney and Urinary Tract Function
Chapter 47: Assessment of Kidney and Urinary Function
Chapter 48: Management of Patients with Kidney Disorders
Chapter 49: Management of Patients with Urinary Disorders
UNIT 12: Reproductive Function
Chapter 50: Assessment and Management of Patients with Female Physiologic Processes
Chapter 51: Management of Patients with Female Reproductive Disorders
Chapter 52: Assessment and Management of Patients with Breast Disorders
Chapter 53: Assessment and Management of Patients with Male Reproductive Disorders
Chapter 54: Assessment and Management of Patients Who Are LGBTQ
UNIT 13: Integumentary Function
Chapter 55: Assessment of Integumentary Function
Chapter 56: Management of Patients with Dermatologic Disorders
Chapter 57: Management of Patients with Burn Injury
,UNIT 14: Sensory Function
Chapter 58: Assessment and Management of Patients with Eye and Vision Disorders
Chapter 59: Assessment and Management of Patients with Hearing and Balance Disorders
UNIT 15: Neurologic Function
Chapter 60: Assessment of Neurologic Function
Chapter 61: Management of Patients with Neurologic Dysfunction
Chapter 62: Management of Patients with Cerebrovascular Disorders
Chapter 63: Management of Patients with Neurologic Trauma
Chapter 64: Management of Patients with Neurologic Infections, Autoimmune Disorders, and Neuropathies
Chapter 65: Management of Patients with Oncologic or Degenerative Neurologic Disorders
UNIT 16: Acute Community-Based Challenges
Chapter 66: Management of Patients with Infectious Diseases
Chapter 67: Emergency Nursing
Chapter 68: Disaster Nursing
1.
Reference: Ch. 1: Nursing — Professional Role and Scope
Question Stem: A newly licensed nurse is orienting to a medical-
surgical unit and is asked to explain the primary distinction
between nursing and medicine when describing care to a
patient. Which statement best reflects the nursing perspective?
A. Nursing focuses only on executing provider orders and
administering medications.
B. Nursing centers on holistic, patient-centered care that
addresses physical, psychosocial, and functional needs.
C. Nursing primarily diagnoses and prescribes treatments for
medical conditions.
D. Nursing is responsible only for charting and communicating
vital signs.
, Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
B: Nursing is defined by a holistic, patient-centered approach
addressing physical, psychosocial, and functional needs,
emphasizing wellness and adaptation.
A: Inaccurate — nursing includes but is not limited to executing
orders; it also involves assessment, advocacy, and care
planning.
C: Nurses collaborate with providers but do not independently
make medical diagnoses or prescribe treatments in typical
scope.
D: Charting and monitoring are components of nursing, not the
sole function.
Teaching Point: Nursing provides holistic, patient-centered care
across multiple domains.
Citation: (Brunner & Suddarth’s Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 15th Ed., Hinkle et al.)
2.
Reference: Ch. 1: The Patient: Consumer of Nursing and Health
Care — Patient-Centered Care
Question Stem: A 68-year-old patient with heart failure
expresses concerns about the cost of medications and
transportation to clinic visits. Which nursing action best
demonstrates patient-centered care?
A. Provide the standard discharge packet and assume the
