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 caring for several patients on a medical-surgical unit.
Which action best demonstrates professional nursing practice?
A. Performing tasks independently without communicating with
the health care team
B. Using evidence-based interventions while coordinating
patient-centered care
,C. Delegating all patient education responsibilities to assistive
personnel
D. Prioritizing physician requests over patient preferences
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing practice emphasizes evidence-based care,
collaboration, patient-centered approaches, and accountability.
Coordinating care using evidence-based interventions reflects
the standards of professional nursing practice. Independent
task performance without collaboration can compromise
patient outcomes. Delegating all education responsibilities is
inappropriate because patient teaching is a nursing
responsibility. Patient preferences should be considered
alongside interdisciplinary collaboration.
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 is implementing patient-centered care for a
hospitalized patient with newly diagnosed diabetes mellitus.
Which intervention best reflects this approach?
A. Providing standardized instructions without assessing
learning needs
,B. Including the patient in decisions regarding the treatment
plan
C. Focusing primarily on institutional policies rather than
patient concerns
D. Limiting family participation in discussions about care
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Patient-centered care involves respecting patient preferences,
involving patients in decision-making, and promoting
collaboration in care planning. Standardized teaching without
assessment may not meet individual needs. Institutional
policies are important but should not override individualized
care. Family participation may support patient outcomes when
appropriate.
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 manager is reviewing quality indicators on a nursing
unit. Which outcome best reflects quality nursing care?
A. Increased patient falls during hospitalization
B. Reduced incidence of hospital-acquired infections
, C. Delayed response times to patient call lights
D. Increased medication administration errors
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Quality nursing care focuses on improving patient outcomes
and reducing preventable complications. A reduction in
hospital-acquired infections is a recognized indicator of
effective and safe nursing care. Increased falls, delayed
responses, and medication errors indicate compromised quality
and safety.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice, Chapter 1:
Professional Nursing Practice
Question 4
A nurse is caring for a patient from a cultural background
different from the nurse’s own. Which action demonstrates
culturally competent nursing care?
A. Assuming all patients from the same culture have identical
beliefs
B. Asking the patient about personal health beliefs and
preferences
C. Avoiding discussions about cultural practices to prevent
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 caring for several patients on a medical-surgical unit.
Which action best demonstrates professional nursing practice?
A. Performing tasks independently without communicating with
the health care team
B. Using evidence-based interventions while coordinating
patient-centered care
,C. Delegating all patient education responsibilities to assistive
personnel
D. Prioritizing physician requests over patient preferences
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing practice emphasizes evidence-based care,
collaboration, patient-centered approaches, and accountability.
Coordinating care using evidence-based interventions reflects
the standards of professional nursing practice. Independent
task performance without collaboration can compromise
patient outcomes. Delegating all education responsibilities is
inappropriate because patient teaching is a nursing
responsibility. Patient preferences should be considered
alongside interdisciplinary collaboration.
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 is implementing patient-centered care for a
hospitalized patient with newly diagnosed diabetes mellitus.
Which intervention best reflects this approach?
A. Providing standardized instructions without assessing
learning needs
,B. Including the patient in decisions regarding the treatment
plan
C. Focusing primarily on institutional policies rather than
patient concerns
D. Limiting family participation in discussions about care
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Patient-centered care involves respecting patient preferences,
involving patients in decision-making, and promoting
collaboration in care planning. Standardized teaching without
assessment may not meet individual needs. Institutional
policies are important but should not override individualized
care. Family participation may support patient outcomes when
appropriate.
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 manager is reviewing quality indicators on a nursing
unit. Which outcome best reflects quality nursing care?
A. Increased patient falls during hospitalization
B. Reduced incidence of hospital-acquired infections
, C. Delayed response times to patient call lights
D. Increased medication administration errors
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Quality nursing care focuses on improving patient outcomes
and reducing preventable complications. A reduction in
hospital-acquired infections is a recognized indicator of
effective and safe nursing care. Increased falls, delayed
responses, and medication errors indicate compromised quality
and safety.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice, Chapter 1:
Professional Nursing Practice
Question 4
A nurse is caring for a patient from a cultural background
different from the nurse’s own. Which action demonstrates
culturally competent nursing care?
A. Assuming all patients from the same culture have identical
beliefs
B. Asking the patient about personal health beliefs and
preferences
C. Avoiding discussions about cultural practices to prevent
