Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of
Medical-Surgical Nursing
16th Edition
• Author(s)Janice L. Hinkle; Kerry H.
Cheever; Kristen J. Overbaugh; Carolyn E.
Bradley
• Print ISBN: 9781975221133
TEST BANK
,
,Question 1
Question:
Which statement best describes the primary purpose of professional
nursing practice?
A. To diagnose medical conditions and prescribe treatments
B. To provide patient-centered care that promotes health, safety, and
well-being
C. To perform only tasks delegated by healthcare providers
D. To manage healthcare facilities and allocate financial resources
Correct Answer: B. To provide patient-centered care that promotes
health, safety, and well-being
Rationale:
Professional nursing practice focuses on providing safe, patient-
centered care that supports health promotion, illness prevention,
restoration of health, and adaptation to health conditions.
Question 2
Question:
A nurse is explaining the meaning of nursing to a newly admitted
patient. Which response is most appropriate?
A. “Nursing primarily involves carrying out prescriptions written by
healthcare providers.”
B. “Nursing focuses mainly on treating acute illnesses.”
C. “Nursing involves caring for people and helping them achieve,
maintain, or regain health.”
D. “Nursing is primarily concerned with completing technical
procedures.”
, Correct Answer: C. “Nursing involves caring for people and helping
them achieve, maintain, or regain health.”
Rationale:
Nursing encompasses comprehensive care directed toward health
promotion, prevention of illness, restoration of health, and support of
patients experiencing health alterations.
Question 3
Question:
Which patient statement best demonstrates the patient’s role as a
consumer of healthcare?
A. “The nurse decides which treatment I should receive.”
B. “I should participate in decisions about my care.”
C. “Only the healthcare provider needs information about my
treatment.”
D. “I should follow the treatment plan without asking questions.”
Correct Answer: B. “I should participate in decisions about my care.”
Rationale:
Patients are consumers of healthcare and should participate in
decisions affecting their health. Patient involvement supports
autonomy, informed decision-making, and patient-centered care.
Question 4
Question:
Which nursing action most directly promotes patient safety?
Medical-Surgical Nursing
16th Edition
• Author(s)Janice L. Hinkle; Kerry H.
Cheever; Kristen J. Overbaugh; Carolyn E.
Bradley
• Print ISBN: 9781975221133
TEST BANK
,
,Question 1
Question:
Which statement best describes the primary purpose of professional
nursing practice?
A. To diagnose medical conditions and prescribe treatments
B. To provide patient-centered care that promotes health, safety, and
well-being
C. To perform only tasks delegated by healthcare providers
D. To manage healthcare facilities and allocate financial resources
Correct Answer: B. To provide patient-centered care that promotes
health, safety, and well-being
Rationale:
Professional nursing practice focuses on providing safe, patient-
centered care that supports health promotion, illness prevention,
restoration of health, and adaptation to health conditions.
Question 2
Question:
A nurse is explaining the meaning of nursing to a newly admitted
patient. Which response is most appropriate?
A. “Nursing primarily involves carrying out prescriptions written by
healthcare providers.”
B. “Nursing focuses mainly on treating acute illnesses.”
C. “Nursing involves caring for people and helping them achieve,
maintain, or regain health.”
D. “Nursing is primarily concerned with completing technical
procedures.”
, Correct Answer: C. “Nursing involves caring for people and helping
them achieve, maintain, or regain health.”
Rationale:
Nursing encompasses comprehensive care directed toward health
promotion, prevention of illness, restoration of health, and support of
patients experiencing health alterations.
Question 3
Question:
Which patient statement best demonstrates the patient’s role as a
consumer of healthcare?
A. “The nurse decides which treatment I should receive.”
B. “I should participate in decisions about my care.”
C. “Only the healthcare provider needs information about my
treatment.”
D. “I should follow the treatment plan without asking questions.”
Correct Answer: B. “I should participate in decisions about my care.”
Rationale:
Patients are consumers of healthcare and should participate in
decisions affecting their health. Patient involvement supports
autonomy, informed decision-making, and patient-centered care.
Question 4
Question:
Which nursing action most directly promotes patient safety?
