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 admitted nursing students. Which
statement best reflects the role of professional nursing
according to contemporary nursing practice?
,A. Nursing focuses primarily on carrying out prescribed medical
treatments.
B. Nursing promotes health, prevents illness, restores health,
and facilitates coping with disability or death.
C. Nursing is limited to bedside care in acute care settings.
D. Nursing functions independently from interdisciplinary
collaboration.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing encompasses health promotion, illness
prevention, restoration of health, and assistance with coping
during disability or end-of-life care. Nursing practice is holistic
and patient-centered. Option A is incorrect because nursing
extends beyond implementing medical prescriptions. Option C
is incorrect because nursing occurs in diverse settings. Option D
is incorrect because interdisciplinary collaboration is essential
in modern 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
,A nurse caring for hospitalized patients incorporates evidence-
based practice into daily care. Which nursing action best
demonstrates evidence-based practice?
A. Performing interventions based solely on personal
experience
B. Following interventions used by coworkers regardless of
outcomes
C. Combining current research evidence, clinical expertise, and
patient preferences
D. Implementing physician recommendations without
evaluation
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates the best current evidence,
clinical expertise, and patient preferences to improve outcomes
and quality of care. Option A relies only on experience. Option
B ignores evidence evaluation. Option D does not reflect
independent nursing judgment.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice, Chapter 1:
Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
, A nurse manager is reviewing quality indicators with staff
nurses. Which outcome best reflects quality nursing care?
A. Increased length of hospital stay
B. Reduced incidence of patient falls
C. Increased use of restraints
D. Delayed discharge planning
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Reducing patient falls reflects improved patient safety and
quality outcomes. Patient safety is a central component of
quality nursing care. Options A, C, and D indicate poor quality
outcomes and ineffective care processes.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice, Chapter 1:
Professional Nursing Practice
Question 4
A nurse is assessing factors that influence a patient's health
status. Which factor is considered a social determinant of
health?
A. Blood type
B. Educational level
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 admitted nursing students. Which
statement best reflects the role of professional nursing
according to contemporary nursing practice?
,A. Nursing focuses primarily on carrying out prescribed medical
treatments.
B. Nursing promotes health, prevents illness, restores health,
and facilitates coping with disability or death.
C. Nursing is limited to bedside care in acute care settings.
D. Nursing functions independently from interdisciplinary
collaboration.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing encompasses health promotion, illness
prevention, restoration of health, and assistance with coping
during disability or end-of-life care. Nursing practice is holistic
and patient-centered. Option A is incorrect because nursing
extends beyond implementing medical prescriptions. Option C
is incorrect because nursing occurs in diverse settings. Option D
is incorrect because interdisciplinary collaboration is essential
in modern 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
,A nurse caring for hospitalized patients incorporates evidence-
based practice into daily care. Which nursing action best
demonstrates evidence-based practice?
A. Performing interventions based solely on personal
experience
B. Following interventions used by coworkers regardless of
outcomes
C. Combining current research evidence, clinical expertise, and
patient preferences
D. Implementing physician recommendations without
evaluation
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates the best current evidence,
clinical expertise, and patient preferences to improve outcomes
and quality of care. Option A relies only on experience. Option
B ignores evidence evaluation. Option D does not reflect
independent nursing judgment.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice, Chapter 1:
Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
, A nurse manager is reviewing quality indicators with staff
nurses. Which outcome best reflects quality nursing care?
A. Increased length of hospital stay
B. Reduced incidence of patient falls
C. Increased use of restraints
D. Delayed discharge planning
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Reducing patient falls reflects improved patient safety and
quality outcomes. Patient safety is a central component of
quality nursing care. Options A, C, and D indicate poor quality
outcomes and ineffective care processes.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice, Chapter 1:
Professional Nursing Practice
Question 4
A nurse is assessing factors that influence a patient's health
status. Which factor is considered a social determinant of
health?
A. Blood type
B. Educational level
