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 nursing students. Which statement best
reflects the role of professional nursing?
A. Nursing focuses primarily on carrying out prescribed medical
treatments
B. Nursing emphasizes the diagnosis and treatment of human
,responses to health problems
C. Nursing is limited to acute care management in hospital
settings
D. Nursing practice is directed only toward disease prevention
activities
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing focuses on the assessment and treatment
of human responses to actual or potential health problems.
Nursing practice includes health promotion, illness prevention,
restorative care, and supportive care across all settings. Option
A is incorrect because nursing is not limited to implementing
medical orders. Option C is incorrect because nursing occurs in
multiple health care settings. Option D is incorrect because
nursing extends beyond prevention alone.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 2
A nurse provides culturally sensitive care while respecting a
patient’s preferences and values. Which principle of nursing
care is the nurse demonstrating?
A. Evidence-based practice
B. Patient-centered care
,C. Quality improvement
D. Informatics
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Patient-centered care emphasizes respect for patient
preferences, values, and cultural beliefs while involving patients
in care decisions. Evidence-based practice integrates research
into care. Quality improvement focuses on improving systems
and outcomes. Informatics involves the use of information
technology in health care.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
A newly licensed nurse asks why evidence-based practice is
important in nursing care. Which response by the charge nurse
is most appropriate?
A. “It eliminates the need for clinical judgment.”
B. “It ensures care is based on tradition and routine.”
C. “It integrates current evidence with clinical expertise and
patient preferences.”
D. “It allows nurses to rely primarily on physician
recommendations.”
Correct Answer: C
, Rationale:
Evidence-based practice combines the best current evidence,
clinical expertise, and patient preferences to improve patient
outcomes and safety. Clinical judgment remains essential.
Tradition alone is insufficient for high-quality care, and nursing
practice is collaborative rather than solely physician directed.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 4
Which nursing action best demonstrates accountability in
professional nursing practice?
A. Delegating all complex procedures to experienced staff
B. Accepting responsibility for nursing actions and outcomes
C. Refusing to participate in interdisciplinary collaboration
D. Following instructions without questioning unsafe practices
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Accountability involves accepting responsibility for one’s
actions, decisions, and professional conduct. Professional
nurses are expected to question unsafe practices and
collaborate with the health care team. Delegation must be
appropriate and cannot be used to avoid responsibility.
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 nursing students. Which statement best
reflects the role of professional nursing?
A. Nursing focuses primarily on carrying out prescribed medical
treatments
B. Nursing emphasizes the diagnosis and treatment of human
,responses to health problems
C. Nursing is limited to acute care management in hospital
settings
D. Nursing practice is directed only toward disease prevention
activities
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing focuses on the assessment and treatment
of human responses to actual or potential health problems.
Nursing practice includes health promotion, illness prevention,
restorative care, and supportive care across all settings. Option
A is incorrect because nursing is not limited to implementing
medical orders. Option C is incorrect because nursing occurs in
multiple health care settings. Option D is incorrect because
nursing extends beyond prevention alone.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 2
A nurse provides culturally sensitive care while respecting a
patient’s preferences and values. Which principle of nursing
care is the nurse demonstrating?
A. Evidence-based practice
B. Patient-centered care
,C. Quality improvement
D. Informatics
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Patient-centered care emphasizes respect for patient
preferences, values, and cultural beliefs while involving patients
in care decisions. Evidence-based practice integrates research
into care. Quality improvement focuses on improving systems
and outcomes. Informatics involves the use of information
technology in health care.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
A newly licensed nurse asks why evidence-based practice is
important in nursing care. Which response by the charge nurse
is most appropriate?
A. “It eliminates the need for clinical judgment.”
B. “It ensures care is based on tradition and routine.”
C. “It integrates current evidence with clinical expertise and
patient preferences.”
D. “It allows nurses to rely primarily on physician
recommendations.”
Correct Answer: C
, Rationale:
Evidence-based practice combines the best current evidence,
clinical expertise, and patient preferences to improve patient
outcomes and safety. Clinical judgment remains essential.
Tradition alone is insufficient for high-quality care, and nursing
practice is collaborative rather than solely physician directed.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 4
Which nursing action best demonstrates accountability in
professional nursing practice?
A. Delegating all complex procedures to experienced staff
B. Accepting responsibility for nursing actions and outcomes
C. Refusing to participate in interdisciplinary collaboration
D. Following instructions without questioning unsafe practices
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Accountability involves accepting responsibility for one’s
actions, decisions, and professional conduct. Professional
nurses are expected to question unsafe practices and
collaborate with the health care team. Delegation must be
appropriate and cannot be used to avoid responsibility.
