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 explains the scope of professional nursing practice to a
newly hired graduate nurse. Which statement best reflects
professional nursing practice?
A. Nursing focuses primarily on carrying out prescribed medical
treatments.
B. Nursing includes promotion, maintenance, and restoration of
health.
,C. Nursing is limited to caring for patients during
hospitalization.
D. Nursing responsibilities are directed only toward physical
needs.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing practice includes promoting health,
preventing illness, restoring health, and facilitating coping with
disability or death. Nursing care addresses holistic patient
needs rather than only medical treatments or physical
concerns.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice, Chapter 1:
Professional Nursing Practice
Question 2
A nurse caring for a patient with newly diagnosed hypertension
recognizes the patient as a consumer of health care when
encouraging the patient to:
A. Follow all recommendations without asking questions.
B. Participate actively in decisions regarding treatment options.
C. Depend entirely on the health care provider’s judgment.
D. Limit discussions about care to the physician only.
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale:
Patients are considered active consumers of health care who
participate in decision-making, ask questions, and collaborate
with health professionals regarding care choices.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice, Chapter 1:
Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
A nurse is assessing factors that influence a patient’s health
status. Which factor represents a social determinant of health?
A. Blood type
B. Genetic inheritance
C. Access to nutritious food
D. Eye color
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Social determinants of health include environmental and
socioeconomic conditions such as education, housing,
transportation, and access to nutritious food, all of which
significantly affect health outcomes.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
, 16th Edition – Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice, Chapter 1:
Professional Nursing Practice
Question 4
A nurse is implementing evidence-based practice (EBP) when
caring for a postoperative patient. Which action demonstrates
EBP?
A. Using interventions based solely on unit tradition
B. Applying current research findings to clinical care decisions
C. Following personal preference when selecting interventions
D. Avoiding patient participation in care planning
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates current best evidence,
clinical expertise, and patient preferences to guide safe and
effective patient care.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice, Chapter 1:
Professional Nursing Practice
Question 5
A nurse prioritizes patient safety while administering
Surgical Nursing
16th Edition
• Author(s)Janice L. Hinkle; Kerry H.
Cheever; Kristen J. Overbaugh; Carolyn E.
Bradley
TEST BANK
Question 1
A nurse explains the scope of professional nursing practice to a
newly hired graduate nurse. Which statement best reflects
professional nursing practice?
A. Nursing focuses primarily on carrying out prescribed medical
treatments.
B. Nursing includes promotion, maintenance, and restoration of
health.
,C. Nursing is limited to caring for patients during
hospitalization.
D. Nursing responsibilities are directed only toward physical
needs.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing practice includes promoting health,
preventing illness, restoring health, and facilitating coping with
disability or death. Nursing care addresses holistic patient
needs rather than only medical treatments or physical
concerns.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice, Chapter 1:
Professional Nursing Practice
Question 2
A nurse caring for a patient with newly diagnosed hypertension
recognizes the patient as a consumer of health care when
encouraging the patient to:
A. Follow all recommendations without asking questions.
B. Participate actively in decisions regarding treatment options.
C. Depend entirely on the health care provider’s judgment.
D. Limit discussions about care to the physician only.
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale:
Patients are considered active consumers of health care who
participate in decision-making, ask questions, and collaborate
with health professionals regarding care choices.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice, Chapter 1:
Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
A nurse is assessing factors that influence a patient’s health
status. Which factor represents a social determinant of health?
A. Blood type
B. Genetic inheritance
C. Access to nutritious food
D. Eye color
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Social determinants of health include environmental and
socioeconomic conditions such as education, housing,
transportation, and access to nutritious food, all of which
significantly affect health outcomes.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
, 16th Edition – Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice, Chapter 1:
Professional Nursing Practice
Question 4
A nurse is implementing evidence-based practice (EBP) when
caring for a postoperative patient. Which action demonstrates
EBP?
A. Using interventions based solely on unit tradition
B. Applying current research findings to clinical care decisions
C. Following personal preference when selecting interventions
D. Avoiding patient participation in care planning
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates current best evidence,
clinical expertise, and patient preferences to guide safe and
effective patient care.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice, Chapter 1:
Professional Nursing Practice
Question 5
A nurse prioritizes patient safety while administering
