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
Which action by a nurse best demonstrates accountability
within professional nursing practice?
A. Delegating all patient education to assistive personnel
B. Accepting responsibility for nursing actions and patient
outcomes
C. Performing only tasks specifically requested by physicians
D. Avoiding independent clinical decisions
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Accountability is a core component of professional nursing
practice and requires nurses to accept responsibility for their
actions and the outcomes of care provided. Nurses must
exercise professional judgment and ensure safe patient care.
Delegating all education (A) is inappropriate because patient
teaching is a professional responsibility. Performing only
physician-directed tasks (C) misrepresents nursing autonomy.
Avoiding independent decisions (D) contradicts professional
nursing standards.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 2
A nurse prioritizes interventions to prevent medication errors
on a busy unit. Which principle of nursing practice is the nurse
primarily supporting?
A. Cultural competence
B. Patient advocacy
C. Patient safety
D. Health promotion
Correct Answer: C
,Rationale:
Patient safety focuses on preventing harm to patients during
healthcare delivery. Strategies such as medication verification
and error prevention reflect safety initiatives emphasized in
quality healthcare systems. Cultural competence (A) relates to
respecting diverse backgrounds. Advocacy (B) involves
protecting patient rights. Health promotion (D) focuses on
maintaining wellness rather than preventing clinical errors.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
A nurse explains treatment options to a patient so that the
patient can make an informed decision about care. Which
nursing role is demonstrated?
A. Caregiver
B. Patient advocate
C. Case manager
D. Researcher
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Advocacy involves supporting and protecting patients’ rights,
including ensuring they receive sufficient information to make
, informed decisions about healthcare. The caregiver role (A)
involves providing direct care. Case managers (C) coordinate
care resources. Researchers (D) conduct scientific
investigations rather than directly supporting decision-making.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 4
A nurse uses the best current research evidence when
deciding how to manage a patient’s wound care. Which
principle is being applied?
A. Evidence-based practice
B. Quality improvement
C. Clinical delegation
D. Standardization of care
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice (EBP) integrates the best available
research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient preferences
to guide clinical decision-making. Quality improvement (B)
focuses on system performance changes. Delegation (C)
involves task assignment. Standardization (D) refers to
Surgical Nursing
16th Edition
Author(s)Janice L. Hinkle; Kerry H. Cheever;
Kristen J. Overbaugh; Carolyn E. Bradley
TEST BANK
Question 1
Which action by a nurse best demonstrates accountability
within professional nursing practice?
A. Delegating all patient education to assistive personnel
B. Accepting responsibility for nursing actions and patient
outcomes
C. Performing only tasks specifically requested by physicians
D. Avoiding independent clinical decisions
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Accountability is a core component of professional nursing
practice and requires nurses to accept responsibility for their
actions and the outcomes of care provided. Nurses must
exercise professional judgment and ensure safe patient care.
Delegating all education (A) is inappropriate because patient
teaching is a professional responsibility. Performing only
physician-directed tasks (C) misrepresents nursing autonomy.
Avoiding independent decisions (D) contradicts professional
nursing standards.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 2
A nurse prioritizes interventions to prevent medication errors
on a busy unit. Which principle of nursing practice is the nurse
primarily supporting?
A. Cultural competence
B. Patient advocacy
C. Patient safety
D. Health promotion
Correct Answer: C
,Rationale:
Patient safety focuses on preventing harm to patients during
healthcare delivery. Strategies such as medication verification
and error prevention reflect safety initiatives emphasized in
quality healthcare systems. Cultural competence (A) relates to
respecting diverse backgrounds. Advocacy (B) involves
protecting patient rights. Health promotion (D) focuses on
maintaining wellness rather than preventing clinical errors.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
A nurse explains treatment options to a patient so that the
patient can make an informed decision about care. Which
nursing role is demonstrated?
A. Caregiver
B. Patient advocate
C. Case manager
D. Researcher
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Advocacy involves supporting and protecting patients’ rights,
including ensuring they receive sufficient information to make
, informed decisions about healthcare. The caregiver role (A)
involves providing direct care. Case managers (C) coordinate
care resources. Researchers (D) conduct scientific
investigations rather than directly supporting decision-making.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition
Chapter 1 – Professional Nursing Practice
Question 4
A nurse uses the best current research evidence when
deciding how to manage a patient’s wound care. Which
principle is being applied?
A. Evidence-based practice
B. Quality improvement
C. Clinical delegation
D. Standardization of care
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice (EBP) integrates the best available
research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient preferences
to guide clinical decision-making. Quality improvement (B)
focuses on system performance changes. Delegation (C)
involves task assignment. Standardization (D) refers to
