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 to a
group of newly admitted patients. Which statement best
reflects the role of nursing?
,A. Nursing focuses primarily on diagnosing disease processes
B. Nursing assists individuals in achieving optimal health and
independence
C. Nursing is limited to carrying out prescribed medical
treatments
D. Nursing care is only required during hospitalization
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing promotes health, prevents illness, restores
health, and assists patients in achieving the highest possible
level of wellness and independence. Nursing care extends
beyond performing treatments and includes advocacy,
education, assessment, and coordination of care. Diagnosing
disease is primarily the provider’s role, and nursing care is
provided in many settings beyond hospitalization.
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 cultural background
different from the nurse’s own. Which action demonstrates
culturally competent nursing care?
A. Encouraging the patient to adopt the nurse’s health beliefs
B. Providing standardized care regardless of cultural differences
,C. Assessing the patient’s beliefs and preferences before
planning care
D. Avoiding discussion of cultural practices to prevent conflict
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Culturally competent nursing care requires assessment of the
patient’s values, beliefs, traditions, and preferences before
developing a plan of care. This approach promotes
individualized, patient-centered care and improves outcomes.
Imposing personal beliefs or ignoring cultural differences
interferes with therapeutic relationships and quality care.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
A nurse manager emphasizes evidence-based practice (EBP)
during a staff meeting. Which nursing action best demonstrates
EBP?
A. Performing interventions based on unit tradition
B. Using current research findings to guide patient care
decisions
C. Relying solely on personal clinical experience
D. Following physician preferences regardless of evidence
Correct Answer: B
, Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates current best evidence,
clinical expertise, and patient preferences to improve patient
outcomes and safety. Nursing care based solely on tradition or
personal preference may not reflect current standards of care.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 4
A nurse is identifying factors that influence health. Which factor
is considered a social determinant of health?
A. Blood type
B. Genetic mutation
C. Access to nutritious food
D. Eye color
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Social determinants of health include environmental and
socioeconomic conditions that affect health outcomes, such as
education, housing, income, and access to healthy food. Blood
type, genetics, and eye color are biologic characteristics rather
than social determinants.
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 to a
group of newly admitted patients. Which statement best
reflects the role of nursing?
,A. Nursing focuses primarily on diagnosing disease processes
B. Nursing assists individuals in achieving optimal health and
independence
C. Nursing is limited to carrying out prescribed medical
treatments
D. Nursing care is only required during hospitalization
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing promotes health, prevents illness, restores
health, and assists patients in achieving the highest possible
level of wellness and independence. Nursing care extends
beyond performing treatments and includes advocacy,
education, assessment, and coordination of care. Diagnosing
disease is primarily the provider’s role, and nursing care is
provided in many settings beyond hospitalization.
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 cultural background
different from the nurse’s own. Which action demonstrates
culturally competent nursing care?
A. Encouraging the patient to adopt the nurse’s health beliefs
B. Providing standardized care regardless of cultural differences
,C. Assessing the patient’s beliefs and preferences before
planning care
D. Avoiding discussion of cultural practices to prevent conflict
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Culturally competent nursing care requires assessment of the
patient’s values, beliefs, traditions, and preferences before
developing a plan of care. This approach promotes
individualized, patient-centered care and improves outcomes.
Imposing personal beliefs or ignoring cultural differences
interferes with therapeutic relationships and quality care.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
A nurse manager emphasizes evidence-based practice (EBP)
during a staff meeting. Which nursing action best demonstrates
EBP?
A. Performing interventions based on unit tradition
B. Using current research findings to guide patient care
decisions
C. Relying solely on personal clinical experience
D. Following physician preferences regardless of evidence
Correct Answer: B
, Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates current best evidence,
clinical expertise, and patient preferences to improve patient
outcomes and safety. Nursing care based solely on tradition or
personal preference may not reflect current standards of care.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 4
A nurse is identifying factors that influence health. Which factor
is considered a social determinant of health?
A. Blood type
B. Genetic mutation
C. Access to nutritious food
D. Eye color
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Social determinants of health include environmental and
socioeconomic conditions that affect health outcomes, such as
education, housing, income, and access to healthy food. Blood
type, genetics, and eye color are biologic characteristics rather
than social determinants.
