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 role of professional nursing to a group
of newly admitted students. Which statement best reflects
professional nursing practice?
A. Nursing focuses primarily on carrying out prescribed medical
treatments
B. Nursing integrates the promotion, maintenance, and
restoration of health
C. Nursing responsibilities are limited to direct bedside care
D. Nursing practice is based mainly on institutional policies
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing practice encompasses health promotion,
illness prevention, health restoration, and supportive care.
Nursing is holistic and patient-centered rather than task-
focused. Options A, C, and D are too narrow and do not reflect
the full scope of professional nursing practice.
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 is caring for a patient from a cultural background
different from the nurse’s own. Which action best
demonstrates patient-centered care?
A. Encouraging the patient to adopt the nurse’s health beliefs
B. Providing identical care to all patients regardless of
preferences
C. Respecting the patient’s values and involving the patient in
decisions
D. Limiting family participation during care planning
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Patient-centered care involves respecting patient preferences,
,values, and cultural beliefs while actively involving the patient
in care decisions. Options A, B, and D fail to support
individualized and collaborative care.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
Which nursing action best supports evidence-based practice?
A. Following unit traditions when planning care
B. Using interventions supported by current research and
clinical expertise
C. Performing only interventions prescribed by the provider
D. Avoiding changes to established nursing routines
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates the best current evidence,
clinical expertise, and patient preferences to improve
outcomes. Options A, C, and D do not reflect evidence-based
decision-making.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
, Question 4
A nurse identifies that a medication dose prescribed for a
patient is unusually high. What is the nurse’s priority action?
A. Administer the medication as prescribed
B. Ask another nurse to administer the medication
C. Clarify the prescription before administration
D. Delay administration until the next shift
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
The nurse has a responsibility to promote patient safety by
clarifying questionable prescriptions before administration.
Administering the medication without clarification may place
the patient at risk for harm.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 5
A nurse manager discusses quality improvement initiatives with
staff nurses. What is the primary purpose of quality
improvement in health care?
A. Reducing nursing documentation requirements
B. Improving patient outcomes and system performance
C. Eliminating interdisciplinary collaboration
D. Decreasing patient participation in care
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 role of professional nursing to a group
of newly admitted students. Which statement best reflects
professional nursing practice?
A. Nursing focuses primarily on carrying out prescribed medical
treatments
B. Nursing integrates the promotion, maintenance, and
restoration of health
C. Nursing responsibilities are limited to direct bedside care
D. Nursing practice is based mainly on institutional policies
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing practice encompasses health promotion,
illness prevention, health restoration, and supportive care.
Nursing is holistic and patient-centered rather than task-
focused. Options A, C, and D are too narrow and do not reflect
the full scope of professional nursing practice.
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 is caring for a patient from a cultural background
different from the nurse’s own. Which action best
demonstrates patient-centered care?
A. Encouraging the patient to adopt the nurse’s health beliefs
B. Providing identical care to all patients regardless of
preferences
C. Respecting the patient’s values and involving the patient in
decisions
D. Limiting family participation during care planning
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Patient-centered care involves respecting patient preferences,
,values, and cultural beliefs while actively involving the patient
in care decisions. Options A, B, and D fail to support
individualized and collaborative care.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
Which nursing action best supports evidence-based practice?
A. Following unit traditions when planning care
B. Using interventions supported by current research and
clinical expertise
C. Performing only interventions prescribed by the provider
D. Avoiding changes to established nursing routines
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates the best current evidence,
clinical expertise, and patient preferences to improve
outcomes. Options A, C, and D do not reflect evidence-based
decision-making.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
, Question 4
A nurse identifies that a medication dose prescribed for a
patient is unusually high. What is the nurse’s priority action?
A. Administer the medication as prescribed
B. Ask another nurse to administer the medication
C. Clarify the prescription before administration
D. Delay administration until the next shift
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
The nurse has a responsibility to promote patient safety by
clarifying questionable prescriptions before administration.
Administering the medication without clarification may place
the patient at risk for harm.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 5
A nurse manager discusses quality improvement initiatives with
staff nurses. What is the primary purpose of quality
improvement in health care?
A. Reducing nursing documentation requirements
B. Improving patient outcomes and system performance
C. Eliminating interdisciplinary collaboration
D. Decreasing patient participation in care
