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 concept of professional nursing
practice to a group of new nursing students. Which statement
best describes nursing?
A. Nursing focuses primarily on administering prescribed
medical treatments.
B. Nursing is the diagnosis and treatment of human responses
to health problems.
C. Nursing is limited to caring for patients during
hospitalization.
,D. Nursing primarily involves implementing physician-directed
interventions.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of
human responses to actual or potential health problems.
Nursing care includes health promotion, illness prevention, and
advocacy across settings. Options A, C, and D are incorrect
because nursing practice extends beyond task performance,
hospitalization, and physician-directed care alone.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 2
A nurse is caring for a patient from a culturally diverse
background. Which nursing action best demonstrates patient-
centered care?
A. Encouraging all patients to follow the same standardized
care plan
B. Including the patient’s values and preferences in care
decisions
C. Limiting family participation to avoid treatment delays
D. Prioritizing institutional policies over patient concerns
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale:
Patient-centered care involves respecting and incorporating the
patient’s preferences, beliefs, and values into healthcare
decisions. Options A, C, and D do not support individualized
care or collaborative decision-making.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
The nurse is evaluating a patient’s understanding of health
promotion. Which patient statement indicates correct
understanding?
A. “Health means being free from disease.”
B. “Health is only determined by physical condition.”
C. “Health includes physical, emotional, social, and spiritual
well-being.”
D. “Health cannot change once a chronic illness develops.”
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Health is a dynamic state involving physical, psychological,
social, and spiritual dimensions. Options A and B are too
limited, and option D is incorrect because individuals with
chronic illness can still achieve wellness.
, Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 4
A nurse identifies a medication error before administering a
drug to a patient. Which quality improvement principle is best
demonstrated?
A. Patient autonomy
B. Evidence-based practice
C. Patient safety
D. Cultural competence
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Preventing medication errors directly supports patient safety, a
core component of quality healthcare. Evidence-based practice
involves integrating research evidence into care decisions,
whereas autonomy and cultural competence address different
aspects of care.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 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 concept of professional nursing
practice to a group of new nursing students. Which statement
best describes nursing?
A. Nursing focuses primarily on administering prescribed
medical treatments.
B. Nursing is the diagnosis and treatment of human responses
to health problems.
C. Nursing is limited to caring for patients during
hospitalization.
,D. Nursing primarily involves implementing physician-directed
interventions.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of
human responses to actual or potential health problems.
Nursing care includes health promotion, illness prevention, and
advocacy across settings. Options A, C, and D are incorrect
because nursing practice extends beyond task performance,
hospitalization, and physician-directed care alone.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 2
A nurse is caring for a patient from a culturally diverse
background. Which nursing action best demonstrates patient-
centered care?
A. Encouraging all patients to follow the same standardized
care plan
B. Including the patient’s values and preferences in care
decisions
C. Limiting family participation to avoid treatment delays
D. Prioritizing institutional policies over patient concerns
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale:
Patient-centered care involves respecting and incorporating the
patient’s preferences, beliefs, and values into healthcare
decisions. Options A, C, and D do not support individualized
care or collaborative decision-making.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
The nurse is evaluating a patient’s understanding of health
promotion. Which patient statement indicates correct
understanding?
A. “Health means being free from disease.”
B. “Health is only determined by physical condition.”
C. “Health includes physical, emotional, social, and spiritual
well-being.”
D. “Health cannot change once a chronic illness develops.”
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Health is a dynamic state involving physical, psychological,
social, and spiritual dimensions. Options A and B are too
limited, and option D is incorrect because individuals with
chronic illness can still achieve wellness.
, Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 4
A nurse identifies a medication error before administering a
drug to a patient. Which quality improvement principle is best
demonstrated?
A. Patient autonomy
B. Evidence-based practice
C. Patient safety
D. Cultural competence
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Preventing medication errors directly supports patient safety, a
core component of quality healthcare. Evidence-based practice
involves integrating research evidence into care decisions,
whereas autonomy and cultural competence address different
aspects of care.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1: Professional Nursing Practice
