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 concept of professional nursing
practice to a group of newly hired nurses. Which statement
best reflects professional nursing practice?
A. Nursing care is based primarily on physician prescriptions
B. Professional nursing integrates evidence-based practice,
clinical judgment, and patient-centered care
C. Nursing focuses mainly on performing technical procedures
accurately
D. Professional nursing is limited to acute care hospital settings
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing practice incorporates evidence-based
practice, clinical reasoning, patient-centered care, and
collaboration to promote quality outcomes. Option A is
incorrect because nursing practice extends beyond carrying out
prescriptions. Option C is incorrect because nursing also
includes assessment, advocacy, education, and clinical
judgment. Option D is incorrect because nursing practice occurs
across multiple settings and populations.
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 caring for four patients. Which patient should the
nurse assess first?
A. A patient requesting assistance with discharge instructions
B. A patient reporting new-onset shortness of breath after
ambulation
C. A patient waiting for routine morning medications
D. A patient asking for assistance to the bathroom
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale:
Shortness of breath may indicate respiratory compromise and
requires immediate assessment based on airway and breathing
priorities. The other situations are important but are not as
urgent as a potential impairment in oxygenation.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice, Chapter 1
Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
A nurse is participating in evidence-based practice (EBP). Which
activity best demonstrates EBP?
A. Following unit traditions for patient care
B. Using interventions supported by current research, clinical
expertise, and patient preferences
C. Implementing only physician-directed interventions
D. Performing procedures according to personal experience
alone
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice combines the best current evidence,
clinical expertise, and patient preferences to improve patient
outcomes. Options A and D do not incorporate research
, evidence. Option C limits interdisciplinary collaboration and
independent nursing judgment.
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 educating a patient about health promotion. Which
statement by the patient indicates understanding?
A. “Health means being free from all disease.”
B. “Health is influenced by physical, emotional, social, and
environmental factors.”
C. “Health depends only on genetics.”
D. “Health promotion is only necessary when illness develops.”
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Health is multidimensional and influenced by biologic,
psychological, social, cultural, and environmental factors.
Option A is incorrect because health is more than the absence
of disease. Option C is incomplete because many determinants
affect health. Option D is incorrect because health promotion
focuses on prevention and wellness before illness occurs.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
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 concept of professional nursing
practice to a group of newly hired nurses. Which statement
best reflects professional nursing practice?
A. Nursing care is based primarily on physician prescriptions
B. Professional nursing integrates evidence-based practice,
clinical judgment, and patient-centered care
C. Nursing focuses mainly on performing technical procedures
accurately
D. Professional nursing is limited to acute care hospital settings
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing practice incorporates evidence-based
practice, clinical reasoning, patient-centered care, and
collaboration to promote quality outcomes. Option A is
incorrect because nursing practice extends beyond carrying out
prescriptions. Option C is incorrect because nursing also
includes assessment, advocacy, education, and clinical
judgment. Option D is incorrect because nursing practice occurs
across multiple settings and populations.
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 caring for four patients. Which patient should the
nurse assess first?
A. A patient requesting assistance with discharge instructions
B. A patient reporting new-onset shortness of breath after
ambulation
C. A patient waiting for routine morning medications
D. A patient asking for assistance to the bathroom
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale:
Shortness of breath may indicate respiratory compromise and
requires immediate assessment based on airway and breathing
priorities. The other situations are important but are not as
urgent as a potential impairment in oxygenation.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice, Chapter 1
Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
A nurse is participating in evidence-based practice (EBP). Which
activity best demonstrates EBP?
A. Following unit traditions for patient care
B. Using interventions supported by current research, clinical
expertise, and patient preferences
C. Implementing only physician-directed interventions
D. Performing procedures according to personal experience
alone
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice combines the best current evidence,
clinical expertise, and patient preferences to improve patient
outcomes. Options A and D do not incorporate research
, evidence. Option C limits interdisciplinary collaboration and
independent nursing judgment.
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 educating a patient about health promotion. Which
statement by the patient indicates understanding?
A. “Health means being free from all disease.”
B. “Health is influenced by physical, emotional, social, and
environmental factors.”
C. “Health depends only on genetics.”
D. “Health promotion is only necessary when illness develops.”
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Health is multidimensional and influenced by biologic,
psychological, social, cultural, and environmental factors.
Option A is incorrect because health is more than the absence
of disease. Option C is incomplete because many determinants
affect health. Option D is incorrect because health promotion
focuses on prevention and wellness before illness occurs.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
