Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-
Surgical Nursing
15th Edition
Author(s)Janice Hinkle, Kerry H. Cheever,
Kristen Overbaugh
TEST BANK
1️⃣ Reference
Ch. 1 — Professional Nursing Practice — Nursing
Question Stem:
A newly graduated nurse is explaining the role of professional
nursing to a patient. Which statement best reflects the
contemporary definition of nursing as described in Brunner &
Suddarth?
A. “Nursing is primarily a technical role that carries out
physicians’ orders.”
B. “Nursing focuses on promoting health, preventing illness, and
,restoring function through evidence-based care.”
C. “Nursing is mainly concerned with administrative tasks and
documentation.”
D. “Nursing primarily provides comfort measures and emotional
support.”
Correct Answer: B
Rationales:
• B (Correct): The modern professional nursing role is
holistic and includes health promotion, illness prevention,
restoration of health, and evidence-based interventions
across settings. This aligns with Brunner & Suddarth’s
definition emphasizing comprehensive, autonomous, and
collaborative care.
• A (Incorrect): Reduces nursing to a task-oriented role;
nursing is autonomous and not limited to carrying out
orders.
• C (Incorrect): Documentation and administration are parts
of nursing but not the primary focus; the role includes
direct patient care and clinical reasoning.
• D (Incorrect): Comfort and emotional support are
important, but nursing also includes assessment, clinical
decision-making, and health promotion.
Teaching Point:
Nursing is a holistic, evidence-based practice focused on health
promotion, prevention, and restoration.
,Citation (APA):
Hinkle, J., Cheever, K., & Overbaugh, K. (2022). Brunner &
Suddarth’s Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing (15th Ed.). Ch.
1.
2️⃣ Reference
Ch. 1 — Professional Nursing Practice — The Patient: Consumer
of Nursing and Health Care
Question Stem:
A nurse is planning discharge teaching for a patient who
expresses distrust of the healthcare system and limited
insurance coverage. Which action best demonstrates patient-
centered care for this consumer of health care?
A. Provide standardized discharge materials used for all
patients.
B. Schedule a follow-up appointment and connect the patient
with community resources that offer sliding-scale services.
C. Tell the patient to return to the emergency department if
problems arise.
D. Assume the patient will access resources later and provide
minimal teaching.
Correct Answer: B
Rationales:
, • B (Correct): Patient-centered care addresses individual
needs, barriers, and preferences — arranging follow-up
and connecting to resources supports continuity and
access, consistent with Brunner & Suddarth’s emphasis on
consumers’ needs.
• A (Incorrect): Standard materials may not address the
patient’s specific access barriers or distrust.
• C (Incorrect): Directing to ED is reactive and not supportive
of effective outpatient management or access.
• D (Incorrect): Assuming follow-through ignores known
barriers and fails to individualize care.
Teaching Point:
Tailor discharge plans to each patient’s access, finances, and
preferences for safer transitions.
Citation (APA):
Hinkle, J., Cheever, K., & Overbaugh, K. (2022). Brunner &
Suddarth’s Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing (15th Ed.). Ch.
1.
3️⃣ Reference
Ch. 1 — Professional Nursing Practice — The Patient’s Basic
Needs: Maslow Hierarchy of Needs
Question Stem:
A postoperative patient is anxious about going home alone and
Surgical Nursing
15th Edition
Author(s)Janice Hinkle, Kerry H. Cheever,
Kristen Overbaugh
TEST BANK
1️⃣ Reference
Ch. 1 — Professional Nursing Practice — Nursing
Question Stem:
A newly graduated nurse is explaining the role of professional
nursing to a patient. Which statement best reflects the
contemporary definition of nursing as described in Brunner &
Suddarth?
A. “Nursing is primarily a technical role that carries out
physicians’ orders.”
B. “Nursing focuses on promoting health, preventing illness, and
,restoring function through evidence-based care.”
C. “Nursing is mainly concerned with administrative tasks and
documentation.”
D. “Nursing primarily provides comfort measures and emotional
support.”
Correct Answer: B
Rationales:
• B (Correct): The modern professional nursing role is
holistic and includes health promotion, illness prevention,
restoration of health, and evidence-based interventions
across settings. This aligns with Brunner & Suddarth’s
definition emphasizing comprehensive, autonomous, and
collaborative care.
• A (Incorrect): Reduces nursing to a task-oriented role;
nursing is autonomous and not limited to carrying out
orders.
• C (Incorrect): Documentation and administration are parts
of nursing but not the primary focus; the role includes
direct patient care and clinical reasoning.
• D (Incorrect): Comfort and emotional support are
important, but nursing also includes assessment, clinical
decision-making, and health promotion.
Teaching Point:
Nursing is a holistic, evidence-based practice focused on health
promotion, prevention, and restoration.
,Citation (APA):
Hinkle, J., Cheever, K., & Overbaugh, K. (2022). Brunner &
Suddarth’s Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing (15th Ed.). Ch.
1.
2️⃣ Reference
Ch. 1 — Professional Nursing Practice — The Patient: Consumer
of Nursing and Health Care
Question Stem:
A nurse is planning discharge teaching for a patient who
expresses distrust of the healthcare system and limited
insurance coverage. Which action best demonstrates patient-
centered care for this consumer of health care?
A. Provide standardized discharge materials used for all
patients.
B. Schedule a follow-up appointment and connect the patient
with community resources that offer sliding-scale services.
C. Tell the patient to return to the emergency department if
problems arise.
D. Assume the patient will access resources later and provide
minimal teaching.
Correct Answer: B
Rationales:
, • B (Correct): Patient-centered care addresses individual
needs, barriers, and preferences — arranging follow-up
and connecting to resources supports continuity and
access, consistent with Brunner & Suddarth’s emphasis on
consumers’ needs.
• A (Incorrect): Standard materials may not address the
patient’s specific access barriers or distrust.
• C (Incorrect): Directing to ED is reactive and not supportive
of effective outpatient management or access.
• D (Incorrect): Assuming follow-through ignores known
barriers and fails to individualize care.
Teaching Point:
Tailor discharge plans to each patient’s access, finances, and
preferences for safer transitions.
Citation (APA):
Hinkle, J., Cheever, K., & Overbaugh, K. (2022). Brunner &
Suddarth’s Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing (15th Ed.). Ch.
1.
3️⃣ Reference
Ch. 1 — Professional Nursing Practice — The Patient’s Basic
Needs: Maslow Hierarchy of Needs
Question Stem:
A postoperative patient is anxious about going home alone and
