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
Question 1
A nurse is explaining the purpose of professional nursing
practice to a group of newly hired staff nurses. Which
statement best reflects the role of professional nursing?
A. Nursing focuses primarily on carrying out prescribed medical
treatments
B. Nursing integrates caring, clinical judgment, and evidence-
based practice to promote patient health
C. Nursing responsibilities are limited to bedside procedures
and medication administration
,D. Nursing practice is primarily directed by hospital
administration policies
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing integrates caring behaviors, clinical
reasoning, patient advocacy, and evidence-based interventions
to promote health and improve patient outcomes. Nursing
extends beyond performing tasks or following medical orders.
Options A, C, and D are too narrow and do not reflect the
comprehensive scope of professional nursing practice.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 2
A nurse is caring for a patient from a cultural background
different from the nurse’s own. Which action best
demonstrates patient-centered nursing care?
A. Encouraging the patient to adopt the nurse’s personal health
beliefs
B. Providing identical care to all patients regardless of beliefs
C. Incorporating the patient’s cultural preferences into the plan
of care when possible
D. Avoiding discussion of cultural practices to prevent conflict
Correct Answer: C
,Rationale:
Patient-centered care respects the patient’s preferences,
values, and cultural beliefs while incorporating them into safe
nursing care. Options A and D disregard patient autonomy, and
option B ignores individualized care needs.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
Which nursing action best reflects evidence-based practice?
A. Following unit traditions for postoperative care
B. Using interventions supported by current research and
clinical expertise
C. Performing only physician-directed interventions
D. Avoiding changes to established nursing routines
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice combines current research evidence,
clinical expertise, and patient preferences to guide safe and
effective care. Options A and D rely on tradition rather than
evidence, and option C limits nursing autonomy.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
, Question 4
A nurse identifies a medication error before administering the
medication to a patient. What is the nurse’s priority action?
A. Administer the medication because no harm has occurred
B. Report the error according to agency policy
C. Discard the medication and take no further action
D. Ask another nurse to administer the medication
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Reporting near misses and medication errors promotes patient
safety and quality improvement. Transparency allows systems
to be evaluated and improved to prevent future harm. Options
A, C, and D fail to address safety reporting responsibilities.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 5
Which patient should the nurse assess first?
A. A patient requesting assistance to the bathroom
B. A postoperative patient reporting sudden shortness of
breath
Surgical Nursing
16th Edition
• Author(s)Janice L. Hinkle; Kerry H.
Cheever; Kristen J. Overbaugh; Carolyn E.
Bradley
TEST BANK
Question 1
A nurse is explaining the purpose of professional nursing
practice to a group of newly hired staff nurses. Which
statement best reflects the role of professional nursing?
A. Nursing focuses primarily on carrying out prescribed medical
treatments
B. Nursing integrates caring, clinical judgment, and evidence-
based practice to promote patient health
C. Nursing responsibilities are limited to bedside procedures
and medication administration
,D. Nursing practice is primarily directed by hospital
administration policies
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing integrates caring behaviors, clinical
reasoning, patient advocacy, and evidence-based interventions
to promote health and improve patient outcomes. Nursing
extends beyond performing tasks or following medical orders.
Options A, C, and D are too narrow and do not reflect the
comprehensive scope of professional nursing practice.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 2
A nurse is caring for a patient from a cultural background
different from the nurse’s own. Which action best
demonstrates patient-centered nursing care?
A. Encouraging the patient to adopt the nurse’s personal health
beliefs
B. Providing identical care to all patients regardless of beliefs
C. Incorporating the patient’s cultural preferences into the plan
of care when possible
D. Avoiding discussion of cultural practices to prevent conflict
Correct Answer: C
,Rationale:
Patient-centered care respects the patient’s preferences,
values, and cultural beliefs while incorporating them into safe
nursing care. Options A and D disregard patient autonomy, and
option B ignores individualized care needs.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
Which nursing action best reflects evidence-based practice?
A. Following unit traditions for postoperative care
B. Using interventions supported by current research and
clinical expertise
C. Performing only physician-directed interventions
D. Avoiding changes to established nursing routines
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice combines current research evidence,
clinical expertise, and patient preferences to guide safe and
effective care. Options A and D rely on tradition rather than
evidence, and option C limits nursing autonomy.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
, Question 4
A nurse identifies a medication error before administering the
medication to a patient. What is the nurse’s priority action?
A. Administer the medication because no harm has occurred
B. Report the error according to agency policy
C. Discard the medication and take no further action
D. Ask another nurse to administer the medication
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Reporting near misses and medication errors promotes patient
safety and quality improvement. Transparency allows systems
to be evaluated and improved to prevent future harm. Options
A, C, and D fail to address safety reporting responsibilities.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 5
Which patient should the nurse assess first?
A. A patient requesting assistance to the bathroom
B. A postoperative patient reporting sudden shortness of
breath
