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 newly hired graduate nurse. Which statement best
reflects the primary focus of nursing practice?
A. Diagnosing medical conditions independently
B. Promoting, maintaining, and restoring health
,C. Prescribing treatments for chronic disease
D. Managing hospital financial resources
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing practice focuses on promoting health,
preventing illness, restoring health, and assisting patients in
coping with illness and disability. Diagnosing medical conditions
and prescribing treatments are primarily provider
responsibilities, while managing financial resources is an
administrative function.
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 provides culturally sensitive care and advocates for a
patient’s preferences regarding treatment. Which component
of professional nursing practice is the nurse demonstrating?
A. Clinical judgment
B. Accountability
C. Patient-centered care
D. Delegation
Correct Answer: C
,Rationale:
Patient-centered care emphasizes respect for patient values,
preferences, and expressed needs. Advocacy and culturally
sensitive care are essential aspects of patient-centered nursing
practice. Accountability refers to responsibility for actions,
while delegation and clinical judgment are separate nursing
functions.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1 Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
Which patient should the nurse assess first?
A. A patient requesting assistance with hygiene
B. A patient reporting new onset chest pain
C. A patient asking questions about discharge instructions
D. A patient waiting for scheduled medication administration
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
New onset chest pain may indicate a life-threatening
cardiovascular event requiring immediate assessment and
intervention. Using prioritization principles and the ABCs,
circulation-related concerns take priority over routine or
nonurgent needs.
, Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1 Professional Nursing Practice
Question 4
A nurse identifies a medication error before administration and
reports the incident according to policy. Which principle of
quality and safety is the nurse demonstrating?
A. Evidence-based practice
B. Accountability and patient safety
C. Cost-effective care
D. Health promotion
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Reporting near misses and medication errors supports patient
safety and accountability. Nurses are ethically and
professionally responsible for recognizing, reporting, and
helping prevent errors to improve healthcare quality.
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 purpose of professional nursing
practice to a newly hired graduate nurse. Which statement best
reflects the primary focus of nursing practice?
A. Diagnosing medical conditions independently
B. Promoting, maintaining, and restoring health
,C. Prescribing treatments for chronic disease
D. Managing hospital financial resources
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing practice focuses on promoting health,
preventing illness, restoring health, and assisting patients in
coping with illness and disability. Diagnosing medical conditions
and prescribing treatments are primarily provider
responsibilities, while managing financial resources is an
administrative function.
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 provides culturally sensitive care and advocates for a
patient’s preferences regarding treatment. Which component
of professional nursing practice is the nurse demonstrating?
A. Clinical judgment
B. Accountability
C. Patient-centered care
D. Delegation
Correct Answer: C
,Rationale:
Patient-centered care emphasizes respect for patient values,
preferences, and expressed needs. Advocacy and culturally
sensitive care are essential aspects of patient-centered nursing
practice. Accountability refers to responsibility for actions,
while delegation and clinical judgment are separate nursing
functions.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1 Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
Which patient should the nurse assess first?
A. A patient requesting assistance with hygiene
B. A patient reporting new onset chest pain
C. A patient asking questions about discharge instructions
D. A patient waiting for scheduled medication administration
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
New onset chest pain may indicate a life-threatening
cardiovascular event requiring immediate assessment and
intervention. Using prioritization principles and the ABCs,
circulation-related concerns take priority over routine or
nonurgent needs.
, Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1 Professional Nursing Practice
Question 4
A nurse identifies a medication error before administration and
reports the incident according to policy. Which principle of
quality and safety is the nurse demonstrating?
A. Evidence-based practice
B. Accountability and patient safety
C. Cost-effective care
D. Health promotion
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Reporting near misses and medication errors supports patient
safety and accountability. Nurses are ethically and
professionally responsible for recognizing, reporting, and
helping prevent errors to improve healthcare quality.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1 Professional Nursing Practice
