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
Table of Contents – Units Covered
1. Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice
2. Unit 2: Concepts and Principles of Patient Management
3. Unit 3: Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management
4. Unit 4: Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
5. Unit 5: Cardiovascular and Circulatory Function
6. Unit 6: Hematologic Function
7. Unit 7: Immunologic Function
8. Unit 8: Musculoskeletal Function
9. Unit 9: Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
10. Unit 10: Metabolic and Endocrine Function
11. Unit 11: Kidney and Urinary Tract Function
12. Unit 12: Reproductive Function
13. Unit 13: Integumentary Function
14. Unit 14: Sensory Function
, 15. Unit 15: Neurologic Function
16. Unit 16: Acute Community-Based Challenges
Question 1
A nurse is applying the nursing process when caring for a
patient. Which action represents the evaluation phase?
A. Collecting vital signs and patient history
B. Identifying patient problems based on assessment data
C. Determining whether patient outcomes have been achieved
D. Developing a plan of care with measurable goals
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Evaluation involves determining whether the established
outcomes have been met and whether interventions were
effective. Assessment (A) involves data collection. Diagnosis (B)
identifies problems. Planning (D) establishes goals and
interventions.
Source: Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 16th Edition – Chapter 1
,Question 2
A nurse demonstrates accountability in professional nursing
practice by performing which action?
A. Delegating all tasks to unlicensed personnel
B. Accepting responsibility for actions and outcomes of care
C. Following physician orders without question
D. Documenting only abnormal findings
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Accountability requires the nurse to accept responsibility for
their actions and the outcomes of care provided. Delegation
must be appropriate (A), questioning orders when necessary is
part of safe practice (C), and complete documentation is
required (D).
Source: Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 16th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 3
Which factor is most closely associated with the concept of
patient-centered care?
A. Standardizing care for all patients
B. Focusing on disease rather than the individual
C. Respecting patient preferences and values
D. Limiting patient involvement in decisions
, Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Patient-centered care emphasizes respect for patient
preferences, values, and needs. It individualizes care rather
than standardizing it (A), focuses on the whole person (B), and
encourages active participation (D).
Source: Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 16th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 4
A nurse uses evidence-based practice (EBP) when making
clinical decisions. Which action best reflects EBP?
A. Relying only on personal experience
B. Using outdated protocols for consistency
C. Integrating best research evidence with clinical expertise and
patient preferences
D. Following physician instructions exclusively
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates current best evidence,
clinical expertise, and patient preferences. Sole reliance on
experience (A), outdated protocols (B), or physician-only
direction (D) does not meet EBP standards.
Surgical Nursing
16th Edition
• Author(s)Janice L. Hinkle; Kerry H.
Cheever; Kristen J. Overbaugh; Carolyn E.
Bradley
TEST BANK
Table of Contents – Units Covered
1. Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice
2. Unit 2: Concepts and Principles of Patient Management
3. Unit 3: Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management
4. Unit 4: Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
5. Unit 5: Cardiovascular and Circulatory Function
6. Unit 6: Hematologic Function
7. Unit 7: Immunologic Function
8. Unit 8: Musculoskeletal Function
9. Unit 9: Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
10. Unit 10: Metabolic and Endocrine Function
11. Unit 11: Kidney and Urinary Tract Function
12. Unit 12: Reproductive Function
13. Unit 13: Integumentary Function
14. Unit 14: Sensory Function
, 15. Unit 15: Neurologic Function
16. Unit 16: Acute Community-Based Challenges
Question 1
A nurse is applying the nursing process when caring for a
patient. Which action represents the evaluation phase?
A. Collecting vital signs and patient history
B. Identifying patient problems based on assessment data
C. Determining whether patient outcomes have been achieved
D. Developing a plan of care with measurable goals
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Evaluation involves determining whether the established
outcomes have been met and whether interventions were
effective. Assessment (A) involves data collection. Diagnosis (B)
identifies problems. Planning (D) establishes goals and
interventions.
Source: Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 16th Edition – Chapter 1
,Question 2
A nurse demonstrates accountability in professional nursing
practice by performing which action?
A. Delegating all tasks to unlicensed personnel
B. Accepting responsibility for actions and outcomes of care
C. Following physician orders without question
D. Documenting only abnormal findings
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Accountability requires the nurse to accept responsibility for
their actions and the outcomes of care provided. Delegation
must be appropriate (A), questioning orders when necessary is
part of safe practice (C), and complete documentation is
required (D).
Source: Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 16th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 3
Which factor is most closely associated with the concept of
patient-centered care?
A. Standardizing care for all patients
B. Focusing on disease rather than the individual
C. Respecting patient preferences and values
D. Limiting patient involvement in decisions
, Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Patient-centered care emphasizes respect for patient
preferences, values, and needs. It individualizes care rather
than standardizing it (A), focuses on the whole person (B), and
encourages active participation (D).
Source: Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 16th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 4
A nurse uses evidence-based practice (EBP) when making
clinical decisions. Which action best reflects EBP?
A. Relying only on personal experience
B. Using outdated protocols for consistency
C. Integrating best research evidence with clinical expertise and
patient preferences
D. Following physician instructions exclusively
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates current best evidence,
clinical expertise, and patient preferences. Sole reliance on
experience (A), outdated protocols (B), or physician-only
direction (D) does not meet EBP standards.
