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 role of professional nursing to a group
of newly admitted students. Which statement best reflects
professional nursing practice?
A. Nursing focuses primarily on carrying out prescribed medical
treatments
B. Nursing combines scientific knowledge with caring behaviors
to promote health
C. Nursing is limited to bedside care in acute care settings
,D. Nursing practice is independent of ethical and legal
standards
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing integrates evidence-based scientific
knowledge with compassionate, patient-centered care to
promote, maintain, and restore health. Nursing practice
extends beyond carrying out medical orders and includes
advocacy, education, collaboration, and clinical judgment.
Nursing is practiced across many settings and is guided by
ethical and legal standards.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice, Chapter 1
Professional Nursing Practice
Question 2
A nurse is caring for a patient from a cultural background
different from the nurse’s own. Which action demonstrates
culturally competent nursing care?
A. Encouraging the patient to adopt the nurse’s health beliefs
B. Avoiding discussion of cultural practices during care
C. Assessing the patient’s cultural preferences and
incorporating them into care planning
,D. Treating all patients exactly the same regardless of cultural
background
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Culturally competent care requires the nurse to assess and
respect the patient’s beliefs, values, and practices when
planning and implementing care. Treating all patients
identically may ignore important cultural differences that
influence health behaviors and outcomes.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1 Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
A nurse uses current research findings to determine the best
intervention for preventing pressure injuries. This action
reflects which nursing principle?
A. Delegation
B. Evidence-based practice
C. Accountability
D. Clinical pathway development
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice involves integrating the best current
, evidence with clinical expertise and patient preferences to
improve outcomes. Using research findings to guide nursing
interventions is a core component of evidence-based nursing
care.
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 assistance with discharge paperwork
B. A patient reporting sudden shortness of breath and chest
tightness
C. A patient waiting for scheduled pain medication
D. A patient asking questions about dietary restrictions
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Using priority-setting principles and the ABC framework, airway
and breathing concerns take priority. Sudden shortness of
breath and chest tightness may indicate a life-threatening
condition requiring immediate assessment and intervention.
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 role of professional nursing to a group
of newly admitted students. Which statement best reflects
professional nursing practice?
A. Nursing focuses primarily on carrying out prescribed medical
treatments
B. Nursing combines scientific knowledge with caring behaviors
to promote health
C. Nursing is limited to bedside care in acute care settings
,D. Nursing practice is independent of ethical and legal
standards
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing integrates evidence-based scientific
knowledge with compassionate, patient-centered care to
promote, maintain, and restore health. Nursing practice
extends beyond carrying out medical orders and includes
advocacy, education, collaboration, and clinical judgment.
Nursing is practiced across many settings and is guided by
ethical and legal standards.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice, Chapter 1
Professional Nursing Practice
Question 2
A nurse is caring for a patient from a cultural background
different from the nurse’s own. Which action demonstrates
culturally competent nursing care?
A. Encouraging the patient to adopt the nurse’s health beliefs
B. Avoiding discussion of cultural practices during care
C. Assessing the patient’s cultural preferences and
incorporating them into care planning
,D. Treating all patients exactly the same regardless of cultural
background
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Culturally competent care requires the nurse to assess and
respect the patient’s beliefs, values, and practices when
planning and implementing care. Treating all patients
identically may ignore important cultural differences that
influence health behaviors and outcomes.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1 Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
A nurse uses current research findings to determine the best
intervention for preventing pressure injuries. This action
reflects which nursing principle?
A. Delegation
B. Evidence-based practice
C. Accountability
D. Clinical pathway development
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice involves integrating the best current
, evidence with clinical expertise and patient preferences to
improve outcomes. Using research findings to guide nursing
interventions is a core component of evidence-based nursing
care.
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 assistance with discharge paperwork
B. A patient reporting sudden shortness of breath and chest
tightness
C. A patient waiting for scheduled pain medication
D. A patient asking questions about dietary restrictions
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Using priority-setting principles and the ABC framework, airway
and breathing concerns take priority. Sudden shortness of
breath and chest tightness may indicate a life-threatening
condition requiring immediate assessment and intervention.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1 Professional Nursing Practice
