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 admitted patients. Which statement best reflects
professional nursing practice?
A. Nursing focuses primarily on carrying out prescribed medical
treatments.
B. Nursing combines health promotion, illness prevention, and
patient advocacy.
C. Nursing is limited to bedside care in acute care facilities.
,D. Nursing responsibilities are directed mainly toward physician
support.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing practice encompasses health promotion,
illness prevention, restoration of health, and advocacy for
patients across health care settings. Options A, C, and D are
incorrect because nursing practice extends beyond physician-
directed tasks and acute care bedside functions.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing –
Unit 1, Professional Nursing Practice
Question 2
A nurse caring for hospitalized patients uses evidence-based
practice (EBP) when planning care. Which action best
demonstrates EBP?
A. Following unit routines regardless of current research
B. Using interventions supported by current research and
clinical expertise
C. Implementing only physician-preferred interventions
D. Choosing interventions based solely on personal experience
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates the best current evidence,
clinical expertise, and patient preferences to improve
outcomes. Options A, C, and D fail to incorporate current
evidence and collaborative decision-making.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing –
Unit 1, Quality, Safety, and Evidence-Based Practice
Question 3
Which patient statement indicates an understanding of health
promotion?
A. “Health means I never become sick.”
B. “Health promotion helps improve overall well-being.”
C. “Health promotion is only needed after diagnosis of disease.”
D. “Health depends entirely on genetics.”
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Health promotion focuses on improving overall wellness and
preventing disease. Health is dynamic and influenced by
multiple factors. Options A, C, and D are inaccurate
interpretations of health promotion principles.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing –
Unit 1, Health
, Question 4
A nurse is caring for a culturally diverse patient population.
Which action best demonstrates culturally competent nursing
care?
A. Applying identical interventions to all patients
B. Encouraging patients to adopt the nurse’s cultural beliefs
C. Assessing cultural preferences affecting health practices
D. Avoiding discussion about cultural practices
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Culturally competent care involves assessing and respecting
cultural beliefs, values, and practices that influence health care
decisions. Options A, B, and D do not support individualized,
patient-centered care.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing –
Unit 1, The Patient: Consumer of Nursing and Health Care
Question 5
A nurse identifies a medication error before administration and
immediately reports it according to institutional policy. Which
principle is the nurse demonstrating?
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 admitted patients. Which statement best reflects
professional nursing practice?
A. Nursing focuses primarily on carrying out prescribed medical
treatments.
B. Nursing combines health promotion, illness prevention, and
patient advocacy.
C. Nursing is limited to bedside care in acute care facilities.
,D. Nursing responsibilities are directed mainly toward physician
support.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing practice encompasses health promotion,
illness prevention, restoration of health, and advocacy for
patients across health care settings. Options A, C, and D are
incorrect because nursing practice extends beyond physician-
directed tasks and acute care bedside functions.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing –
Unit 1, Professional Nursing Practice
Question 2
A nurse caring for hospitalized patients uses evidence-based
practice (EBP) when planning care. Which action best
demonstrates EBP?
A. Following unit routines regardless of current research
B. Using interventions supported by current research and
clinical expertise
C. Implementing only physician-preferred interventions
D. Choosing interventions based solely on personal experience
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates the best current evidence,
clinical expertise, and patient preferences to improve
outcomes. Options A, C, and D fail to incorporate current
evidence and collaborative decision-making.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing –
Unit 1, Quality, Safety, and Evidence-Based Practice
Question 3
Which patient statement indicates an understanding of health
promotion?
A. “Health means I never become sick.”
B. “Health promotion helps improve overall well-being.”
C. “Health promotion is only needed after diagnosis of disease.”
D. “Health depends entirely on genetics.”
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Health promotion focuses on improving overall wellness and
preventing disease. Health is dynamic and influenced by
multiple factors. Options A, C, and D are inaccurate
interpretations of health promotion principles.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing –
Unit 1, Health
, Question 4
A nurse is caring for a culturally diverse patient population.
Which action best demonstrates culturally competent nursing
care?
A. Applying identical interventions to all patients
B. Encouraging patients to adopt the nurse’s cultural beliefs
C. Assessing cultural preferences affecting health practices
D. Avoiding discussion about cultural practices
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Culturally competent care involves assessing and respecting
cultural beliefs, values, and practices that influence health care
decisions. Options A, B, and D do not support individualized,
patient-centered care.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing –
Unit 1, The Patient: Consumer of Nursing and Health Care
Question 5
A nurse identifies a medication error before administration and
immediately reports it according to institutional policy. Which
principle is the nurse demonstrating?
