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 the role of professional nursing to a group of
students. Which statement best describes nursing?
A. Nursing focuses primarily on administering medications
prescribed by providers.
B. Nursing is the diagnosis and treatment of human responses
to actual or potential health problems.
C. Nursing is limited to caring for patients in hospitals.
D. Nursing is primarily responsible for developing medical
treatment plans.
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing involves the diagnosis and treatment of
human responses to health problems and promotion of health
across settings. Medication administration is only one
component of practice. Nursing care is not limited to hospitals,
and nurses collaborate with—not replace—providers in
planning care.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 2
A nurse is caring for a patient from a culturally diverse
background. Which action best demonstrates patient-centered
care?
A. Encouraging the patient to follow the nurse’s preferred
treatment plan
B. Including the patient’s values and preferences in care
decisions
C. Limiting family involvement to avoid confusion
D. Providing identical education materials to all patients
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Patient-centered care incorporates the patient’s values, beliefs,
,and preferences into care planning and decision-making.
Standardized approaches that ignore individual needs reduce
quality care. Family involvement may support care when
appropriate.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
A nurse is participating in an evidence-based practice initiative.
Which action reflects evidence-based nursing care?
A. Using interventions based solely on personal experience
B. Applying research evidence combined with clinical expertise
and patient preferences
C. Following outdated unit routines to maintain consistency
D. Avoiding changes in practice until mandated by
administration
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates the best current evidence,
clinical expertise, and patient preferences to improve
outcomes. Personal experience alone and outdated routines do
not support high-quality evidence-based care.
, Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 4
Which patient should the nurse assess first?
A. A patient requesting assistance with discharge paperwork
B. A postoperative patient reporting sudden shortness of
breath
C. A patient waiting for scheduled medication administration
D. A patient asking for dietary instructions
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Sudden shortness of breath may indicate a life-threatening
complication requiring immediate assessment according to
airway and breathing priorities. The other concerns are
important but not emergent.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 5
A nurse identifies a medication error before administration and
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 the role of professional nursing to a group of
students. Which statement best describes nursing?
A. Nursing focuses primarily on administering medications
prescribed by providers.
B. Nursing is the diagnosis and treatment of human responses
to actual or potential health problems.
C. Nursing is limited to caring for patients in hospitals.
D. Nursing is primarily responsible for developing medical
treatment plans.
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing involves the diagnosis and treatment of
human responses to health problems and promotion of health
across settings. Medication administration is only one
component of practice. Nursing care is not limited to hospitals,
and nurses collaborate with—not replace—providers in
planning care.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 2
A nurse is caring for a patient from a culturally diverse
background. Which action best demonstrates patient-centered
care?
A. Encouraging the patient to follow the nurse’s preferred
treatment plan
B. Including the patient’s values and preferences in care
decisions
C. Limiting family involvement to avoid confusion
D. Providing identical education materials to all patients
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Patient-centered care incorporates the patient’s values, beliefs,
,and preferences into care planning and decision-making.
Standardized approaches that ignore individual needs reduce
quality care. Family involvement may support care when
appropriate.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
A nurse is participating in an evidence-based practice initiative.
Which action reflects evidence-based nursing care?
A. Using interventions based solely on personal experience
B. Applying research evidence combined with clinical expertise
and patient preferences
C. Following outdated unit routines to maintain consistency
D. Avoiding changes in practice until mandated by
administration
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates the best current evidence,
clinical expertise, and patient preferences to improve
outcomes. Personal experience alone and outdated routines do
not support high-quality evidence-based care.
, Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 4
Which patient should the nurse assess first?
A. A patient requesting assistance with discharge paperwork
B. A postoperative patient reporting sudden shortness of
breath
C. A patient waiting for scheduled medication administration
D. A patient asking for dietary instructions
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Sudden shortness of breath may indicate a life-threatening
complication requiring immediate assessment according to
airway and breathing priorities. The other concerns are
important but not emergent.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 5
A nurse identifies a medication error before administration and
