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:
A nurse is planning care for a patient who has expressed a preference
for participating actively in decisions about treatment. Which nursing
action best reflects patient-centered nursing practice?
A. Select the treatment plan that is most efficient for the nursing unit
B. Encourage the patient to participate in decisions about the plan of
care
C. Ask the family to make decisions on behalf of the patient
D. Provide the same plan of care used for patients with similar
conditions
Correct Answer: B. Encourage the patient to participate in decisions
about the plan of care
Rationale:
Patient-centered nursing recognizes the patient as an active participant
in health care. Involving the patient in decisions supports autonomy,
individualized care, and collaboration between the patient and nurse.
Question 2
Question:
Which statement by a nursing student best describes the role of
nursing?
A. “Nursing primarily focuses on carrying out medical prescriptions.”
B. “Nursing focuses only on treating acute illnesses.”
C. “Nursing includes promoting health, preventing disease, and
providing patient-centered care.”
D. “Nursing is primarily responsible for diagnosing medical conditions.”
, Correct Answer: C. “Nursing includes promoting health, preventing
disease, and providing patient-centered care.”
Rationale:
Nursing practice encompasses health promotion, disease prevention,
assessment, patient management, education, safety, and individualized
care. Nursing is broader than simply carrying out prescribed medical
treatments.
Question 3
Question:
A patient asks the nurse why health care planning includes discussion of
lifestyle, environment, and social circumstances. Which response is
most appropriate?
A. “These factors affect only patients with chronic illnesses.”
B. “Health is influenced by multiple factors, so these issues may affect
your overall well-being.”
C. “These factors are considered only when medication is
unsuccessful.”
D. “These issues are primarily the responsibility of social workers.”
Correct Answer: B. “Health is influenced by multiple factors, so these
issues may affect your overall well-being.”
Rationale:
Health is influenced by multiple personal, environmental, social, and
health care factors. Nurses consider these influences when assessing
patients and developing individualized plans of care.
Question 4
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:
A nurse is planning care for a patient who has expressed a preference
for participating actively in decisions about treatment. Which nursing
action best reflects patient-centered nursing practice?
A. Select the treatment plan that is most efficient for the nursing unit
B. Encourage the patient to participate in decisions about the plan of
care
C. Ask the family to make decisions on behalf of the patient
D. Provide the same plan of care used for patients with similar
conditions
Correct Answer: B. Encourage the patient to participate in decisions
about the plan of care
Rationale:
Patient-centered nursing recognizes the patient as an active participant
in health care. Involving the patient in decisions supports autonomy,
individualized care, and collaboration between the patient and nurse.
Question 2
Question:
Which statement by a nursing student best describes the role of
nursing?
A. “Nursing primarily focuses on carrying out medical prescriptions.”
B. “Nursing focuses only on treating acute illnesses.”
C. “Nursing includes promoting health, preventing disease, and
providing patient-centered care.”
D. “Nursing is primarily responsible for diagnosing medical conditions.”
, Correct Answer: C. “Nursing includes promoting health, preventing
disease, and providing patient-centered care.”
Rationale:
Nursing practice encompasses health promotion, disease prevention,
assessment, patient management, education, safety, and individualized
care. Nursing is broader than simply carrying out prescribed medical
treatments.
Question 3
Question:
A patient asks the nurse why health care planning includes discussion of
lifestyle, environment, and social circumstances. Which response is
most appropriate?
A. “These factors affect only patients with chronic illnesses.”
B. “Health is influenced by multiple factors, so these issues may affect
your overall well-being.”
C. “These factors are considered only when medication is
unsuccessful.”
D. “These issues are primarily the responsibility of social workers.”
Correct Answer: B. “Health is influenced by multiple factors, so these
issues may affect your overall well-being.”
Rationale:
Health is influenced by multiple personal, environmental, social, and
health care factors. Nurses consider these influences when assessing
patients and developing individualized plans of care.
Question 4
