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 explains to students that professional nursing practice
extends beyond performing tasks. Which statement best
reflects professional nursing practice?
A. Nursing focuses primarily on implementing provider
prescriptions
B. Nursing integrates clinical judgment, caring, and evidence-
based decision-making
C. Nursing emphasizes technical skills over communication
D. Nursing is limited to acute care settings
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale:
Professional nursing practice incorporates clinical judgment,
patient-centered care, ethical practice, collaboration, and
evidence-based decision-making to promote health and
improve outcomes. Options A, C, and D describe incomplete
views of nursing practice.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice, Professional
Nursing Practice
Question 2
The nurse is caring for four patients. Which patient should be
assessed first?
A. Patient awaiting routine discharge teaching
B. Patient reporting new-onset shortness of breath
C. Patient requesting assistance with meal selection
D. Patient asking for pain medication rated 3/10
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Shortness of breath may indicate compromised airway or
oxygenation and requires immediate assessment using priority
frameworks and patient safety principles. The remaining
concerns are lower priority.
,Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice, Quality,
Safety, and Evidence-Based Practice
Question 3
A nurse demonstrates patient-centered care by performing
which action?
A. Planning care based only on institutional routines
B. Encouraging patients to participate in care decisions
C. Limiting patient questions to maintain efficiency
D. Delivering identical education to every patient
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Patient-centered care recognizes patients as active participants
and respects individual values, preferences, and goals during
planning and delivery of care.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – The Patient: Consumer of Nursing and Health
Care
Question 4
Which statement best describes health?
, A. Absence of disease or disability
B. A fixed physiologic state
C. A dynamic process influenced by multiple dimensions of
well-being
D. Achievement of complete physical fitness
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Health is viewed as a dynamic process influenced by physical,
emotional, social, developmental, cultural, and environmental
factors.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Health
Question 5
The nurse is assessing factors that influence health care
delivery. Which factor has the greatest impact on access to
care?
A. Patient handwriting ability
B. Availability of resources and services
C. Preferred television programming
D. Daily weather patterns
Correct Answer: B
Surgical Nursing
16th Edition
• Author(s)Janice L. Hinkle; Kerry H.
Cheever; Kristen J. Overbaugh; Carolyn E.
Bradley
TEST BANK
Question 1
A nurse explains to students that professional nursing practice
extends beyond performing tasks. Which statement best
reflects professional nursing practice?
A. Nursing focuses primarily on implementing provider
prescriptions
B. Nursing integrates clinical judgment, caring, and evidence-
based decision-making
C. Nursing emphasizes technical skills over communication
D. Nursing is limited to acute care settings
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale:
Professional nursing practice incorporates clinical judgment,
patient-centered care, ethical practice, collaboration, and
evidence-based decision-making to promote health and
improve outcomes. Options A, C, and D describe incomplete
views of nursing practice.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice, Professional
Nursing Practice
Question 2
The nurse is caring for four patients. Which patient should be
assessed first?
A. Patient awaiting routine discharge teaching
B. Patient reporting new-onset shortness of breath
C. Patient requesting assistance with meal selection
D. Patient asking for pain medication rated 3/10
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Shortness of breath may indicate compromised airway or
oxygenation and requires immediate assessment using priority
frameworks and patient safety principles. The remaining
concerns are lower priority.
,Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Unit 1: Principles of Nursing Practice, Quality,
Safety, and Evidence-Based Practice
Question 3
A nurse demonstrates patient-centered care by performing
which action?
A. Planning care based only on institutional routines
B. Encouraging patients to participate in care decisions
C. Limiting patient questions to maintain efficiency
D. Delivering identical education to every patient
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Patient-centered care recognizes patients as active participants
and respects individual values, preferences, and goals during
planning and delivery of care.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – The Patient: Consumer of Nursing and Health
Care
Question 4
Which statement best describes health?
, A. Absence of disease or disability
B. A fixed physiologic state
C. A dynamic process influenced by multiple dimensions of
well-being
D. Achievement of complete physical fitness
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Health is viewed as a dynamic process influenced by physical,
emotional, social, developmental, cultural, and environmental
factors.
Source:
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
16th Edition – Health
Question 5
The nurse is assessing factors that influence health care
delivery. Which factor has the greatest impact on access to
care?
A. Patient handwriting ability
B. Availability of resources and services
C. Preferred television programming
D. Daily weather patterns
Correct Answer: B
