Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-
Surgical Nursing
16th Edition
• Author(s)Janice L. Hinkle; Kerry H.
Cheever; Kristen J. Overbaugh; Carolyn E.
Bradley
TEST BANK
Table of Contents – Units Covered
1. Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice
2. Unit 2: Concepts and Principles of Patient Management
3. Unit 3: Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management
4. Unit 4: Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
5. Unit 5: Cardiovascular and Circulatory Function
6. Unit 6: Hematologic Function
7. Unit 7: Immunologic Function
8. Unit 8: Musculoskeletal Function
9. Unit 9: Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
10. Unit 10: Metabolic and Endocrine Function
11. Unit 11: Kidney and Urinary Tract Function
12. Unit 12: Reproductive Function
13. Unit 13: Integumentary Function
14. Unit 14: Sensory Function
, 15. Unit 15: Neurologic Function
16. Unit 16: Acute Community-Based Challenges
Question 1
A nurse explains that nursing is best defined as:
A. A profession focused solely on administering medications
B. The diagnosis and treatment of disease by physicians
C. The protection, promotion, and optimization of health and
abilities; prevention of illness and injury; and alleviation of
suffering through diagnosis and treatment of human responses
D. A healthcare role limited to hospital settings
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Brunner & Suddarth describes nursing as a profession centered
on promoting health, preventing illness, and addressing human
responses to health problems. Nursing extends beyond
medication administration and is practiced in diverse settings.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth’s Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1, Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
,Question 2
A nurse caring for a hospitalized patient recognizes the patient
as the consumer of healthcare when the patient:
A. Accepts all provider recommendations without questions
B. Participates in decisions regarding treatment options
C. Avoids discussing financial concerns
D. Delegates all health decisions to family members
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Patients are active participants in healthcare decisions and are
recognized as consumers with rights, preferences, and
responsibilities.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth’s Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 3
Which factor is considered a social determinant of health?
A. Cardiac rhythm
B. Housing stability
C. White blood cell count
D. Oxygen saturation
Correct Answer: B
, Rationale:
Social determinants include housing, education, income, and
access to healthcare, all of which influence health outcomes.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth’s Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 4
A nurse uses evidence-based practice when:
A. Relying only on personal experience
B. Following outdated routines
C. Integrating best current evidence with clinical expertise and
patient preferences
D. Ignoring patient values during planning
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice combines current research evidence,
clinical expertise, and patient preferences.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth’s Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 5
Which action best demonstrates patient-centered care?
Surgical Nursing
16th Edition
• Author(s)Janice L. Hinkle; Kerry H.
Cheever; Kristen J. Overbaugh; Carolyn E.
Bradley
TEST BANK
Table of Contents – Units Covered
1. Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice
2. Unit 2: Concepts and Principles of Patient Management
3. Unit 3: Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management
4. Unit 4: Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
5. Unit 5: Cardiovascular and Circulatory Function
6. Unit 6: Hematologic Function
7. Unit 7: Immunologic Function
8. Unit 8: Musculoskeletal Function
9. Unit 9: Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
10. Unit 10: Metabolic and Endocrine Function
11. Unit 11: Kidney and Urinary Tract Function
12. Unit 12: Reproductive Function
13. Unit 13: Integumentary Function
14. Unit 14: Sensory Function
, 15. Unit 15: Neurologic Function
16. Unit 16: Acute Community-Based Challenges
Question 1
A nurse explains that nursing is best defined as:
A. A profession focused solely on administering medications
B. The diagnosis and treatment of disease by physicians
C. The protection, promotion, and optimization of health and
abilities; prevention of illness and injury; and alleviation of
suffering through diagnosis and treatment of human responses
D. A healthcare role limited to hospital settings
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Brunner & Suddarth describes nursing as a profession centered
on promoting health, preventing illness, and addressing human
responses to health problems. Nursing extends beyond
medication administration and is practiced in diverse settings.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth’s Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1, Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
,Question 2
A nurse caring for a hospitalized patient recognizes the patient
as the consumer of healthcare when the patient:
A. Accepts all provider recommendations without questions
B. Participates in decisions regarding treatment options
C. Avoids discussing financial concerns
D. Delegates all health decisions to family members
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Patients are active participants in healthcare decisions and are
recognized as consumers with rights, preferences, and
responsibilities.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth’s Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 3
Which factor is considered a social determinant of health?
A. Cardiac rhythm
B. Housing stability
C. White blood cell count
D. Oxygen saturation
Correct Answer: B
, Rationale:
Social determinants include housing, education, income, and
access to healthcare, all of which influence health outcomes.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth’s Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 4
A nurse uses evidence-based practice when:
A. Relying only on personal experience
B. Following outdated routines
C. Integrating best current evidence with clinical expertise and
patient preferences
D. Ignoring patient values during planning
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice combines current research evidence,
clinical expertise, and patient preferences.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth’s Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 5
Which action best demonstrates patient-centered care?
