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 role of professional nursing to a group
of newly hired staff nurses. Which statement best reflects
professional nursing practice?
A. Nursing focuses primarily on carrying out prescribed medical
treatments
B. Nursing includes the promotion, maintenance, and
restoration of health
C. Nursing is limited to caring for hospitalized patients with
acute illness
,D. Nursing responsibilities are determined solely by the
physician
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing practice includes promoting health,
preventing illness, restoring health, and assisting patients in
coping with illness and disability. Nursing is an independent
profession with responsibilities extending beyond
implementation of medical orders.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1, Professional Nursing Practice
Question 2
A nurse caring for a postoperative patient uses current
evidence to select interventions that reduce the risk for surgical
site infection. Which nursing principle is the nurse
demonstrating?
A. Delegation
B. Evidence-based practice
C. Advocacy
D. Care coordination
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale:
Evidence-based practice involves integrating the best current
evidence with clinical expertise and patient preferences to
improve patient outcomes and safety. The nurse’s use of
research-supported interventions reflects evidence-based
practice.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1, Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
A nurse identifies that a patient received the wrong dietary tray
and immediately removes it before the patient begins eating.
Which quality and safety competency is most directly
demonstrated?
A. Clinical judgment
B. Patient-centered care
C. Safety
D. Informatics
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Safety competency focuses on minimizing the risk of harm to
patients through both system effectiveness and individual
performance. Removing the incorrect tray prevents a potential
adverse event.
, Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1, Professional Nursing Practice
Question 4
Which action by the nurse best demonstrates patient-centered
care?
A. Scheduling procedures according to staff convenience
B. Encouraging the patient to participate in care decisions
C. Limiting family involvement during teaching sessions
D. Following standardized routines without modification
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Patient-centered care emphasizes respect for patient
preferences, values, and needs. Encouraging patient
participation in decision-making promotes individualized and
collaborative care.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1, Professional Nursing Practice
Question 5
A nurse is assessing factors that influence a patient’s health
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 role of professional nursing to a group
of newly hired staff nurses. Which statement best reflects
professional nursing practice?
A. Nursing focuses primarily on carrying out prescribed medical
treatments
B. Nursing includes the promotion, maintenance, and
restoration of health
C. Nursing is limited to caring for hospitalized patients with
acute illness
,D. Nursing responsibilities are determined solely by the
physician
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing practice includes promoting health,
preventing illness, restoring health, and assisting patients in
coping with illness and disability. Nursing is an independent
profession with responsibilities extending beyond
implementation of medical orders.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1, Professional Nursing Practice
Question 2
A nurse caring for a postoperative patient uses current
evidence to select interventions that reduce the risk for surgical
site infection. Which nursing principle is the nurse
demonstrating?
A. Delegation
B. Evidence-based practice
C. Advocacy
D. Care coordination
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale:
Evidence-based practice involves integrating the best current
evidence with clinical expertise and patient preferences to
improve patient outcomes and safety. The nurse’s use of
research-supported interventions reflects evidence-based
practice.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1, Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
A nurse identifies that a patient received the wrong dietary tray
and immediately removes it before the patient begins eating.
Which quality and safety competency is most directly
demonstrated?
A. Clinical judgment
B. Patient-centered care
C. Safety
D. Informatics
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Safety competency focuses on minimizing the risk of harm to
patients through both system effectiveness and individual
performance. Removing the incorrect tray prevents a potential
adverse event.
, Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1, Professional Nursing Practice
Question 4
Which action by the nurse best demonstrates patient-centered
care?
A. Scheduling procedures according to staff convenience
B. Encouraging the patient to participate in care decisions
C. Limiting family involvement during teaching sessions
D. Following standardized routines without modification
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Patient-centered care emphasizes respect for patient
preferences, values, and needs. Encouraging patient
participation in decision-making promotes individualized and
collaborative care.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1, Professional Nursing Practice
Question 5
A nurse is assessing factors that influence a patient’s health
