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 explains to a newly licensed colleague that professional
nursing practice is centered on which primary goal?
A. Assisting physicians with medical treatments
B. Promoting patient-centered care and optimal health
outcomes
,C. Ensuring hospital financial stability
D. Performing advanced diagnostic procedures independently
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing practice focuses on patient-centered care,
health promotion, illness prevention, restoration of health, and
support of optimal outcomes. Assisting physicians is only one
collaborative component of nursing care. Financial
management is not the primary goal of nursing practice, and
independent diagnostic procedures are outside the traditional
nursing role.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice
Question 2
A nurse is caring for several patients on a medical-surgical unit.
Which action best demonstrates evidence-based nursing
practice?
A. Following interventions based only on personal experience
B. Using institutional traditions to guide patient care decisions
C. Integrating current research findings with clinical expertise
and patient preferences
D. Applying interventions recommended by coworkers
regardless of supporting evidence
,Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates the best current evidence,
clinical expertise, and patient values to improve patient
outcomes. Relying solely on tradition, coworker opinions, or
personal experience does not meet evidence-based practice
standards.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice
Question 3
A nurse identifies that a hospitalized patient is at high risk for
falls. Which intervention is most appropriate to promote
patient safety?
A. Encourage the patient to ambulate independently to
increase strength
B. Place frequently used items within the patient’s reach
C. Restrain the patient whenever family members leave the
room
D. Limit staff interaction to reduce patient overstimulation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Keeping frequently used items within reach reduces fall risk and
, promotes patient safety. Independent ambulation without
assistance may increase injury risk. Restraints should not be
routinely used, and limiting staff interaction does not address
fall prevention.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice
Question 4
A nurse is teaching a group of students about factors
influencing health. Which statement by a student indicates
understanding?
A. “Health is determined only by genetics.”
B. “Lifestyle choices can significantly affect health outcomes.”
C. “Access to health care has minimal influence on health.”
D. “Environmental factors rarely affect wellness.”
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Lifestyle choices such as nutrition, exercise, smoking, and stress
management strongly influence health outcomes. Genetics,
environment, and access to care also affect health status.
Therefore, the other statements are incorrect.
Surgical Nursing
16th Edition
• Author(s)Janice L. Hinkle; Kerry H.
Cheever; Kristen J. Overbaugh; Carolyn E.
Bradley
TEST BANK
Question 1
A nurse explains to a newly licensed colleague that professional
nursing practice is centered on which primary goal?
A. Assisting physicians with medical treatments
B. Promoting patient-centered care and optimal health
outcomes
,C. Ensuring hospital financial stability
D. Performing advanced diagnostic procedures independently
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing practice focuses on patient-centered care,
health promotion, illness prevention, restoration of health, and
support of optimal outcomes. Assisting physicians is only one
collaborative component of nursing care. Financial
management is not the primary goal of nursing practice, and
independent diagnostic procedures are outside the traditional
nursing role.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice
Question 2
A nurse is caring for several patients on a medical-surgical unit.
Which action best demonstrates evidence-based nursing
practice?
A. Following interventions based only on personal experience
B. Using institutional traditions to guide patient care decisions
C. Integrating current research findings with clinical expertise
and patient preferences
D. Applying interventions recommended by coworkers
regardless of supporting evidence
,Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates the best current evidence,
clinical expertise, and patient values to improve patient
outcomes. Relying solely on tradition, coworker opinions, or
personal experience does not meet evidence-based practice
standards.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice
Question 3
A nurse identifies that a hospitalized patient is at high risk for
falls. Which intervention is most appropriate to promote
patient safety?
A. Encourage the patient to ambulate independently to
increase strength
B. Place frequently used items within the patient’s reach
C. Restrain the patient whenever family members leave the
room
D. Limit staff interaction to reduce patient overstimulation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Keeping frequently used items within reach reduces fall risk and
, promotes patient safety. Independent ambulation without
assistance may increase injury risk. Restraints should not be
routinely used, and limiting staff interaction does not address
fall prevention.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice
Question 4
A nurse is teaching a group of students about factors
influencing health. Which statement by a student indicates
understanding?
A. “Health is determined only by genetics.”
B. “Lifestyle choices can significantly affect health outcomes.”
C. “Access to health care has minimal influence on health.”
D. “Environmental factors rarely affect wellness.”
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Lifestyle choices such as nutrition, exercise, smoking, and stress
management strongly influence health outcomes. Genetics,
environment, and access to care also affect health status.
Therefore, the other statements are incorrect.
