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
Table of Contents – Units Covered
1. Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice
2. Unit 2: Concepts and Principles of Patient Management
3. Unit 3: Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management
4. Unit 4: Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
5. Unit 5: Cardiovascular and Circulatory Function
6. Unit 6: Hematologic Function
7. Unit 7: Immunologic Function
8. Unit 8: Musculoskeletal Function
9. Unit 9: Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
10. Unit 10: Metabolic and Endocrine Function
11. Unit 11: Kidney and Urinary Tract Function
12. Unit 12: Reproductive Function
13. Unit 13: Integumentary Function
14. Unit 14: Sensory Function
, 15. Unit 15: Neurologic Function
16. Unit 16: Acute Community-Based Challenges
Question 1
A nurse is explaining the concept of professional nursing
practice to a group of newly admitted nursing students. Which
statement best reflects the scope of professional nursing
practice?
A. Nursing focuses primarily on carrying out prescribed medical
treatments.
B. Nursing is centered on diagnosing disease and prescribing
medications.
C. Nursing promotes, restores, and maintains health while
supporting patients through illness.
D. Nursing is limited to direct bedside care in acute care
settings.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Professional nursing practice focuses on promoting health,
preventing illness, restoring health, and assisting patients in
coping with illness and disability. Nursing encompasses patient
advocacy, education, care coordination, and evidence-based
interventions across diverse settings. Options A and D are too
narrow because nursing extends beyond implementing
,treatments and bedside care. Option B describes the medical
role rather than nursing practice.
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 caring for a hospitalized patient incorporates the
patient’s cultural preferences into the plan of care. Which
principle of nursing is best demonstrated?
A. Evidence-based practice
B. Patient-centered care
C. Delegation
D. Disease management
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Patient-centered care emphasizes respect for the patient’s
values, preferences, beliefs, and individual needs when
planning and delivering care. Option A focuses on integrating
research evidence into care decisions. Option C refers to
assigning tasks appropriately. Option D relates to management
of chronic conditions.
, Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice, Chapter 1:
Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
The nurse is discussing determinants of health during a
community education program. Which factor would the nurse
identify as a major influence on health status?
A. Geographic climate only
B. Personal income and education level
C. Hospital bed availability alone
D. Physician specialty certification
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Income, education, employment, social environment, and
access to resources significantly influence health outcomes and
overall well-being. Geographic climate and hospital resources
may affect health but are not the sole determinants. Physician
certification does not independently determine overall health
status.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice, 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
Table of Contents – Units Covered
1. Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice
2. Unit 2: Concepts and Principles of Patient Management
3. Unit 3: Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management
4. Unit 4: Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
5. Unit 5: Cardiovascular and Circulatory Function
6. Unit 6: Hematologic Function
7. Unit 7: Immunologic Function
8. Unit 8: Musculoskeletal Function
9. Unit 9: Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
10. Unit 10: Metabolic and Endocrine Function
11. Unit 11: Kidney and Urinary Tract Function
12. Unit 12: Reproductive Function
13. Unit 13: Integumentary Function
14. Unit 14: Sensory Function
, 15. Unit 15: Neurologic Function
16. Unit 16: Acute Community-Based Challenges
Question 1
A nurse is explaining the concept of professional nursing
practice to a group of newly admitted nursing students. Which
statement best reflects the scope of professional nursing
practice?
A. Nursing focuses primarily on carrying out prescribed medical
treatments.
B. Nursing is centered on diagnosing disease and prescribing
medications.
C. Nursing promotes, restores, and maintains health while
supporting patients through illness.
D. Nursing is limited to direct bedside care in acute care
settings.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Professional nursing practice focuses on promoting health,
preventing illness, restoring health, and assisting patients in
coping with illness and disability. Nursing encompasses patient
advocacy, education, care coordination, and evidence-based
interventions across diverse settings. Options A and D are too
narrow because nursing extends beyond implementing
,treatments and bedside care. Option B describes the medical
role rather than nursing practice.
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 caring for a hospitalized patient incorporates the
patient’s cultural preferences into the plan of care. Which
principle of nursing is best demonstrated?
A. Evidence-based practice
B. Patient-centered care
C. Delegation
D. Disease management
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Patient-centered care emphasizes respect for the patient’s
values, preferences, beliefs, and individual needs when
planning and delivering care. Option A focuses on integrating
research evidence into care decisions. Option C refers to
assigning tasks appropriately. Option D relates to management
of chronic conditions.
, Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice, Chapter 1:
Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
The nurse is discussing determinants of health during a
community education program. Which factor would the nurse
identify as a major influence on health status?
A. Geographic climate only
B. Personal income and education level
C. Hospital bed availability alone
D. Physician specialty certification
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Income, education, employment, social environment, and
access to resources significantly influence health outcomes and
overall well-being. Geographic climate and hospital resources
may affect health but are not the sole determinants. Physician
certification does not independently determine overall health
status.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice, Chapter 1:
Professional Nursing Practice
