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 students. Which statement best reflects professional nursing
practice?
A. Nursing focuses primarily on carrying out prescribed medical
treatments.
B. Nursing integrates clinical judgment, patient advocacy, and
evidence-based care.
C. Nursing responsibilities are limited to bedside physical care.
D. Nursing care is directed only toward patients with acute
illness.
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing practice involves the integration of clinical
judgment, patient advocacy, patient-centered care,
collaboration, and evidence-based interventions to promote
health and safety. Nursing extends beyond task performance
and includes holistic care across health settings. Options A, C,
and D incorrectly narrow the scope of 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 is caring for four patients. Which patient situation best
demonstrates patient-centered care?
A. Following unit routines regardless of patient preference
B. Providing care based solely on physician orders
C. Including the patient in decisions regarding the plan of care
D. Limiting communication to prevent patient anxiety
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Patient-centered care emphasizes respect for patient
preferences, values, and participation in decision-making.
Involving patients in planning care promotes autonomy and
,individualized care. The other options fail to support
collaborative, patient-focused practice.
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 identifies which action as an example of evidence-
based practice?
A. Performing interventions solely based on tradition
B. Using interventions supported by current research and
clinical expertise
C. Following only institutional routines regardless of outcomes
D. Relying exclusively on personal experience when making
decisions
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates the best current evidence,
clinical expertise, and patient preferences to improve outcomes
and safety. Options A, C, and D do not incorporate current
scientific evidence.
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 assessing factors influencing a patient’s health status.
Which factor is considered a social determinant of health?
A. Genetic inheritance
B. Cardiac output
C. Access to safe housing and nutritious food
D. White blood cell count
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Social determinants of health include environmental and
socioeconomic conditions such as housing, education,
transportation, and food access that influence health
outcomes. The other options are physiologic or biologic
variables rather than social determinants.
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
Question 1
A nurse is explaining the role of professional nursing to a group
of students. Which statement best reflects professional nursing
practice?
A. Nursing focuses primarily on carrying out prescribed medical
treatments.
B. Nursing integrates clinical judgment, patient advocacy, and
evidence-based care.
C. Nursing responsibilities are limited to bedside physical care.
D. Nursing care is directed only toward patients with acute
illness.
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing practice involves the integration of clinical
judgment, patient advocacy, patient-centered care,
collaboration, and evidence-based interventions to promote
health and safety. Nursing extends beyond task performance
and includes holistic care across health settings. Options A, C,
and D incorrectly narrow the scope of 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 is caring for four patients. Which patient situation best
demonstrates patient-centered care?
A. Following unit routines regardless of patient preference
B. Providing care based solely on physician orders
C. Including the patient in decisions regarding the plan of care
D. Limiting communication to prevent patient anxiety
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Patient-centered care emphasizes respect for patient
preferences, values, and participation in decision-making.
Involving patients in planning care promotes autonomy and
,individualized care. The other options fail to support
collaborative, patient-focused practice.
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 identifies which action as an example of evidence-
based practice?
A. Performing interventions solely based on tradition
B. Using interventions supported by current research and
clinical expertise
C. Following only institutional routines regardless of outcomes
D. Relying exclusively on personal experience when making
decisions
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates the best current evidence,
clinical expertise, and patient preferences to improve outcomes
and safety. Options A, C, and D do not incorporate current
scientific evidence.
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 assessing factors influencing a patient’s health status.
Which factor is considered a social determinant of health?
A. Genetic inheritance
B. Cardiac output
C. Access to safe housing and nutritious food
D. White blood cell count
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Social determinants of health include environmental and
socioeconomic conditions such as housing, education,
transportation, and food access that influence health
outcomes. The other options are physiologic or biologic
variables rather than social determinants.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice, Chapter 1
Professional Nursing Practice
