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 primary focus of professional nursing
to a newly hired graduate nurse. Which statement best reflects
the role of nursing?
A. Diagnosing and prescribing treatment independently for all
illnesses
B. Promoting health, preventing illness, and caring for
,responses to health problems
C. Managing hospital finances and organizational operations
D. Performing medical procedures without collaboration
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing focuses on promoting health, preventing
illness, restoring health, and assisting patients in coping with
illness and disability. Nursing care addresses patient responses
to health conditions. Options A, C, and D do not accurately
represent the scope of professional nursing.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 2
A nurse is caring for a patient newly diagnosed with
hypertension. Which nursing action best demonstrates patient-
centered care?
A. Providing information without assessing patient preferences
B. Developing goals based only on institutional protocols
C. Including the patient in planning lifestyle modifications
D. Limiting patient participation to avoid confusion
Correct Answer: C
,Rationale:
Patient-centered care emphasizes respect for patient
preferences, values, and active participation in decision-
making. Options A, B, and D reduce patient involvement.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
A nurse is discussing the concept of health with a nursing
student. Which statement reflects the textbook definition of
health?
A. Health is simply the absence of disease
B. Health is a dynamic state influenced by multiple dimensions
C. Health refers only to physical well-being
D. Health remains unchanged throughout life
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Health is a dynamic process influenced by physical, emotional,
social, spiritual, and developmental factors. It is not merely the
absence of disease and changes over time.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
, Question 4
Which factor would most likely influence a patient’s access to
health care services?
A. Personal preferences alone
B. Availability of healthcare resources and insurance coverage
C. Nurse staffing assignments only
D. Patient age only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Healthcare access is affected by socioeconomic status,
insurance, healthcare availability, and system resources.
Options A, C, and D are incomplete.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 5
A nurse identifies a medication error before administration.
Which quality principle is being demonstrated?
A. Delegation
B. Cost reduction
C. Patient safety
D. Independent medical diagnosis
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 primary focus of professional nursing
to a newly hired graduate nurse. Which statement best reflects
the role of nursing?
A. Diagnosing and prescribing treatment independently for all
illnesses
B. Promoting health, preventing illness, and caring for
,responses to health problems
C. Managing hospital finances and organizational operations
D. Performing medical procedures without collaboration
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing focuses on promoting health, preventing
illness, restoring health, and assisting patients in coping with
illness and disability. Nursing care addresses patient responses
to health conditions. Options A, C, and D do not accurately
represent the scope of professional nursing.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 2
A nurse is caring for a patient newly diagnosed with
hypertension. Which nursing action best demonstrates patient-
centered care?
A. Providing information without assessing patient preferences
B. Developing goals based only on institutional protocols
C. Including the patient in planning lifestyle modifications
D. Limiting patient participation to avoid confusion
Correct Answer: C
,Rationale:
Patient-centered care emphasizes respect for patient
preferences, values, and active participation in decision-
making. Options A, B, and D reduce patient involvement.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
A nurse is discussing the concept of health with a nursing
student. Which statement reflects the textbook definition of
health?
A. Health is simply the absence of disease
B. Health is a dynamic state influenced by multiple dimensions
C. Health refers only to physical well-being
D. Health remains unchanged throughout life
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Health is a dynamic process influenced by physical, emotional,
social, spiritual, and developmental factors. It is not merely the
absence of disease and changes over time.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
, Question 4
Which factor would most likely influence a patient’s access to
health care services?
A. Personal preferences alone
B. Availability of healthcare resources and insurance coverage
C. Nurse staffing assignments only
D. Patient age only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Healthcare access is affected by socioeconomic status,
insurance, healthcare availability, and system resources.
Options A, C, and D are incomplete.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 5
A nurse identifies a medication error before administration.
Which quality principle is being demonstrated?
A. Delegation
B. Cost reduction
C. Patient safety
D. Independent medical diagnosis
