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 purpose of professional nursing
practice to a group of newly hired nurses. Which statement
best reflects the role of professional nursing?
A. Nursing focuses primarily on carrying out medical treatments
prescribed by providers
B. Nursing combines clinical judgment with promotion,
maintenance, and restoration of health
C. Nursing care is limited to physical assessment and
medication administration
,D. Nursing primarily addresses acute illness in hospitalized
patients
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing integrates clinical judgment, evidence-
based practice, health promotion, disease prevention, and
restoration of health across settings. Nursing is broader than
implementing medical orders alone and includes holistic
patient-centered care. Options A, C, and D are too narrow and
do not fully represent 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
The nurse is caring for a patient from a culturally diverse
background. Which action best demonstrates patient-centered
nursing care?
A. Encouraging the patient to adopt the nurse’s health beliefs
B. Providing standardized care regardless of cultural
preferences
C. Respecting the patient’s values and involving the patient in
care decisions
D. Limiting family participation during hospitalization
,Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Patient-centered care respects patient values, preferences, and
cultural beliefs while promoting participation in healthcare
decisions. Options A and B disregard individual preferences,
and option D may interfere with culturally appropriate support
systems.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1 Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
A nurse identifies a medication error before administration and
reports it according to agency policy. Which principle of quality
and safety is best demonstrated?
A. Accountability
B. Delegation
C. Confidentiality
D. Cost reduction
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Accountability involves accepting responsibility for nursing
actions and reporting errors or near misses to improve patient
safety. Delegation relates to assigning tasks, confidentiality
, concerns privacy, and cost reduction is not the primary
principle demonstrated.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1 Professional Nursing Practice
Question 4
Which patient should the nurse assess first?
A. A patient requesting discharge instructions
B. A patient reporting sudden shortness of breath
C. A patient asking for assistance to the bathroom
D. A patient awaiting routine vital signs
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Using priority-setting principles and the ABCs, sudden shortness
of breath indicates a potential airway or breathing emergency
requiring immediate assessment. The other situations are
important but less urgent.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1 Professional Nursing Practice
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 purpose of professional nursing
practice to a group of newly hired nurses. Which statement
best reflects the role of professional nursing?
A. Nursing focuses primarily on carrying out medical treatments
prescribed by providers
B. Nursing combines clinical judgment with promotion,
maintenance, and restoration of health
C. Nursing care is limited to physical assessment and
medication administration
,D. Nursing primarily addresses acute illness in hospitalized
patients
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing integrates clinical judgment, evidence-
based practice, health promotion, disease prevention, and
restoration of health across settings. Nursing is broader than
implementing medical orders alone and includes holistic
patient-centered care. Options A, C, and D are too narrow and
do not fully represent 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
The nurse is caring for a patient from a culturally diverse
background. Which action best demonstrates patient-centered
nursing care?
A. Encouraging the patient to adopt the nurse’s health beliefs
B. Providing standardized care regardless of cultural
preferences
C. Respecting the patient’s values and involving the patient in
care decisions
D. Limiting family participation during hospitalization
,Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Patient-centered care respects patient values, preferences, and
cultural beliefs while promoting participation in healthcare
decisions. Options A and B disregard individual preferences,
and option D may interfere with culturally appropriate support
systems.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1 Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
A nurse identifies a medication error before administration and
reports it according to agency policy. Which principle of quality
and safety is best demonstrated?
A. Accountability
B. Delegation
C. Confidentiality
D. Cost reduction
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Accountability involves accepting responsibility for nursing
actions and reporting errors or near misses to improve patient
safety. Delegation relates to assigning tasks, confidentiality
, concerns privacy, and cost reduction is not the primary
principle demonstrated.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1 Professional Nursing Practice
Question 4
Which patient should the nurse assess first?
A. A patient requesting discharge instructions
B. A patient reporting sudden shortness of breath
C. A patient asking for assistance to the bathroom
D. A patient awaiting routine vital signs
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Using priority-setting principles and the ABCs, sudden shortness
of breath indicates a potential airway or breathing emergency
requiring immediate assessment. The other situations are
important but less urgent.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1 Professional Nursing Practice
