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 nursing students. Which statement best
describes professional nursing?
A. Nursing primarily focuses on carrying out medical
prescriptions accurately.
B. Nursing is the diagnosis and treatment of human responses
,to actual or potential health problems.
C. Nursing focuses exclusively on disease prevention in
hospitalized patients.
D. Nursing is limited to direct bedside care activities.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing involves the diagnosis and treatment of
human responses to actual or potential health problems,
emphasizing holistic care, advocacy, health promotion, and
patient-centered practice. Option A is too narrow because
nursing extends beyond implementing prescriptions. Option C
incorrectly limits nursing to prevention. Option D excludes
broader nursing roles such as education, leadership, and care
coordination.
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 newly diagnosed with heart
failure. Which nursing action best demonstrates patient-
centered care?
A. Encouraging the patient to follow prescribed care without
discussion
B. Developing the plan of care based solely on institutional
,protocols
C. Including the patient’s goals and preferences when planning
interventions
D. Deferring all healthcare decisions to the physician
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Patient-centered care recognizes the patient as an active
participant in decision-making and respects individual
preferences, values, and goals. Options A and D minimize
patient participation. Option B overlooks individualized care.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
A nurse is assessing factors that influence a patient’s health.
Which factor is considered a social determinant of health?
A. Blood pressure
B. Housing stability
C. Serum potassium level
D. Heart rhythm
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Social determinants of health include conditions affecting daily
, living, such as education, income, employment, and housing
stability. Options A, C, and D are physiologic measures rather
than social influences.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 4
A nurse is participating in an interdisciplinary team meeting.
Which action best reflects collaborative healthcare practice?
A. Making independent decisions without consulting team
members
B. Prioritizing physician preferences over patient needs
C. Working with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient-
centered care
D. Delegating all communication responsibilities to the charge
nurse
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Collaborative care involves teamwork among healthcare
professionals to improve patient outcomes and coordinate
care. Options A and D hinder collaboration. Option B neglects
patient-centered principles.
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 nursing students. Which statement best
describes professional nursing?
A. Nursing primarily focuses on carrying out medical
prescriptions accurately.
B. Nursing is the diagnosis and treatment of human responses
,to actual or potential health problems.
C. Nursing focuses exclusively on disease prevention in
hospitalized patients.
D. Nursing is limited to direct bedside care activities.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing involves the diagnosis and treatment of
human responses to actual or potential health problems,
emphasizing holistic care, advocacy, health promotion, and
patient-centered practice. Option A is too narrow because
nursing extends beyond implementing prescriptions. Option C
incorrectly limits nursing to prevention. Option D excludes
broader nursing roles such as education, leadership, and care
coordination.
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 newly diagnosed with heart
failure. Which nursing action best demonstrates patient-
centered care?
A. Encouraging the patient to follow prescribed care without
discussion
B. Developing the plan of care based solely on institutional
,protocols
C. Including the patient’s goals and preferences when planning
interventions
D. Deferring all healthcare decisions to the physician
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Patient-centered care recognizes the patient as an active
participant in decision-making and respects individual
preferences, values, and goals. Options A and D minimize
patient participation. Option B overlooks individualized care.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
A nurse is assessing factors that influence a patient’s health.
Which factor is considered a social determinant of health?
A. Blood pressure
B. Housing stability
C. Serum potassium level
D. Heart rhythm
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Social determinants of health include conditions affecting daily
, living, such as education, income, employment, and housing
stability. Options A, C, and D are physiologic measures rather
than social influences.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 4
A nurse is participating in an interdisciplinary team meeting.
Which action best reflects collaborative healthcare practice?
A. Making independent decisions without consulting team
members
B. Prioritizing physician preferences over patient needs
C. Working with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient-
centered care
D. Delegating all communication responsibilities to the charge
nurse
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Collaborative care involves teamwork among healthcare
professionals to improve patient outcomes and coordinate
care. Options A and D hinder collaboration. Option B neglects
patient-centered principles.
