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
practice to a group of new nursing students. Which statement
best reflects the primary focus of nursing?
A. Diagnosing and prescribing treatment for disease
B. Promoting, restoring, and maintaining health
C. Managing hospital operations and staffing
D. Performing medical procedures independently
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing practice focuses on promoting health,
preventing illness, restoring health, and facilitating coping with
disability or death. Nurses provide holistic care to individuals,
families, and communities. Diagnosing and prescribing are
primarily provider roles, while management functions are
secondary to patient care.
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 a patient from a culturally diverse
background. Which nursing action best demonstrates patient-
centered care?
A. Applying standardized interventions to all patients
B. Encouraging the patient to adapt to hospital routines
C. Incorporating the patient’s cultural preferences into care
planning
D. Limiting family involvement to maintain efficiency
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Patient-centered care involves respecting the patient’s cultural
,values, preferences, and expressed needs. Individualized care
improves patient satisfaction and outcomes. Standardized care
without considering individual preferences does not reflect
patient-centered practice.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
A nurse identifies that a patient is at risk for falls during
hospitalization. Which action best reflects evidence-based
nursing practice?
A. Following unit routines regardless of patient condition
B. Implementing interventions supported by current research
C. Asking another nurse what is usually done
D. Waiting for a provider’s prescription before initiating safety
measures
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates current best evidence,
clinical expertise, and patient preferences to improve
outcomes. Fall prevention interventions supported by research
promote patient safety and quality care.
, Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 4
A nurse is caring for four patients. Which patient should the
nurse assess first?
A. A patient requesting assistance with hygiene
B. A patient reporting new onset shortness of breath
C. A patient awaiting discharge instructions
D. A patient requesting pain medication for chronic back pain
rated 4/10
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Shortness of breath may indicate impaired airway or
oxygenation and requires immediate assessment using ABC
prioritization principles. The other situations are important but
not immediately life-threatening.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – 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 purpose of professional nursing
practice to a group of new nursing students. Which statement
best reflects the primary focus of nursing?
A. Diagnosing and prescribing treatment for disease
B. Promoting, restoring, and maintaining health
C. Managing hospital operations and staffing
D. Performing medical procedures independently
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing practice focuses on promoting health,
preventing illness, restoring health, and facilitating coping with
disability or death. Nurses provide holistic care to individuals,
families, and communities. Diagnosing and prescribing are
primarily provider roles, while management functions are
secondary to patient care.
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 a patient from a culturally diverse
background. Which nursing action best demonstrates patient-
centered care?
A. Applying standardized interventions to all patients
B. Encouraging the patient to adapt to hospital routines
C. Incorporating the patient’s cultural preferences into care
planning
D. Limiting family involvement to maintain efficiency
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Patient-centered care involves respecting the patient’s cultural
,values, preferences, and expressed needs. Individualized care
improves patient satisfaction and outcomes. Standardized care
without considering individual preferences does not reflect
patient-centered practice.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 3
A nurse identifies that a patient is at risk for falls during
hospitalization. Which action best reflects evidence-based
nursing practice?
A. Following unit routines regardless of patient condition
B. Implementing interventions supported by current research
C. Asking another nurse what is usually done
D. Waiting for a provider’s prescription before initiating safety
measures
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates current best evidence,
clinical expertise, and patient preferences to improve
outcomes. Fall prevention interventions supported by research
promote patient safety and quality care.
, Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
Question 4
A nurse is caring for four patients. Which patient should the
nurse assess first?
A. A patient requesting assistance with hygiene
B. A patient reporting new onset shortness of breath
C. A patient awaiting discharge instructions
D. A patient requesting pain medication for chronic back pain
rated 4/10
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Shortness of breath may indicate impaired airway or
oxygenation and requires immediate assessment using ABC
prioritization principles. The other situations are important but
not immediately life-threatening.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice
