TEST BANK - ESSENTIALS FOR
NURSING PRACTICE, 9TH
EDITION (POTTER, PERRY, 2026),
CHAPTER 1-40 | ALL CHAPTERS
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Table Of Contents
1. Professional Nursing
2. Health And Wellness
3. The Health Care Delivery System
4. Community-Based Nursing Practice
5. Legal Principles In Nursing
6. Ethics
7. Evidence-Based Practice
8. Critical Thinking
9. Nursing Process
10. Informatics And Documentation
11. Communication
12. Patient Education
13. Managing Patient Care
14. Infection Prevention And Control
15. Vital Signs
16. Health Assessment And Physical Examination
17. Medication Administration
18. Fluid, Electrolyte, And Acid-Base Balances
19. New! Complementary, Alternative, And Integrative Therapies
20. Caring In Nursing Practice
21. Cultural Competence
22. Spiritual Health
23. Growth And Development
24. Self-Concept And Sexuality
25. Family Dynamics
26. Stress And Coping
27. Loss And Grief
28. Activity And Exercise
29. Immobility
30. Safety
31. Hygiene
32. Oxygenation
33. Sleep
34. Pain Management
35. Nutrition
36. Urinary Elimination
37. Bowel Elimination
38. Skin Integrity And Wound Care
39. Sensory Perceptions
40. Surgical Patient
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chapter 01: professional nursing
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multiple choice
1. which action by the nurse demonstrates implementation of florence nightingale’s original
theories about nursing care?
a. the patient is gently bathed and given fresh linens after giving birth.
b. the nurse forms a close therapeutic relationship with the patient.
c. the nurse helps the patient conserve energy for healing processes.
d. the nurse views the patient as a unique, ever-changing energy field.
ANS: a
florence nightingale worked to improve sanitation and healing environments for patients.
gently bathing and providing fresh linens to patients is an example of nightingale’s theory in
practice. formation of a close therapeutic relationship with the patient, energy conservation,
and viewing patients as energy fields were not concepts included in nightingale’s theory of
nursing practice.
dif: cognitive level: apply (application)
obj: discuss the influence of social, political, and economic changes on nursing practices.
top: nursing process: implementation msc: nclex: basic care and comfort
2. the nurse is mandated by the state to complete 25 contact hours of nursing education before
the nursing license may be renewed. which term best describes this requirement?
a. in-service education
b. advanced education
c. continuing education
d. certification education
ANS: c continuing education is required for professionals in many states. continuing education
involves formal, organized educational programs offered by universities, hospitals, state nurses’
associations, professional nursing organizations, and educational and health care institutions. in-service
education programs are instruction or training provided by a health care agency or institution designed
to increase the knowledge, skills, and competencies of
nurses and other health care professionals employed by the institution. some roles for rns in
nursing require advanced graduate degrees, such as a clinical nurse specialist or nurse
practitioner.
dif: cognitive level: apply (application)
obj: discuss the importance of education in professional nursing practice.
top: nursing process: communication and documentation
msc: nclex: management of care
3. the nurse is caring for a patient who suddenly becomes acutely short of breath. the nurse
elevates the head of the patient’s bed, checks the patient’s pulse oximetry, and administers 2 l
of oxygen before notifying the patient’s physician. which term best describes the actions of
the nurse?
a. accountability
b. autonomy
c. licensure
d. certification
ANS: b
autonomy is essential to professional nursing and involves the initiation of independent
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nursing interventions without medical orders. accountability means that you are
professionally and legally responsible for the type and quality of nursing care provided. to
obtain licensure in the united states, rn candidates must pass the nclex-rn® examination
administered by the individual state boards of nursing to obtain a nursing license. beyond the
nclex-rn®, some nurses choose to work toward certification in a specific area of nursing
practice.
dif: cognitive level: apply (application)
obj: discuss the characteristics of professionalism in nursing.
top: nursing process: implementation msc: nclex: management of care
4. which type of program is appropriate to educate staff about new fall prevention protocols that
are to be implemented on the nursing unit?
a. in-service education
b. advanced education
c. continuing education
d. certification education
ANS: a
in-service education programs are instruction or training provided by a health care agency or
institution designed to increase the knowledge, skills, and competencies of nurses and other
health care professionals e mpnlo yer d byi thge inbs t. it uc t iom
U S N T O n . some roles for rns in nursing require
advanced graduate degrees, such as a clinical nurse specialist or nurse practitioner. continuing
education is required for professionals in many states. continuing education involves formal,
organized educational programs offered by universities, hospitals, state nurses’ associations,
professional nursing organizations, and educational and health care institutions.
dif: cognitive level: apply (application)
obj: discuss the importance of education in professional nursing practice.
top: nursing process: teaching and learning
msc: nclex: management of care
5. which program is appropriate for a nurse who wishes to become an expert in ostomy and
wound care?
a. specialty certification
b. master of science program
c. doctoral degree program
d. continuing education program
ANS: a
specialty certification programs are appropriate for nurses who wish to become experts in
certain areas of nursing care such as perioperative care, wound care, or occupational health.
master of science programs prepare nurses for advanced practice roles as educators,
administrators, or clinical nurse leaders. doctoral programs prepare nurses for advanced
clinical practice and research. continuing education is required for professionals in many
states. continuing education involves formal, organized educational programs offered by
universities, hospitals, state nurses’ associations, professional nursing organizations, and
educational and health care institutions.
dif: cognitive level: apply (application)
obj: describe the roles and career opportunities for nurses.
top: nursing process: teaching and learning
msc: nclex: management of care
6. which action of the nurse demonstrates coordination of care for the patient?
a. the nurse creates a warm, therapeutic relationship with the patient by actively
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NURSING PRACTICE, 9TH
EDITION (POTTER, PERRY, 2026),
CHAPTER 1-40 | ALL CHAPTERS
9780323595964
, Essentials for Nursing Practice 9th Edition Potter Test Bank
Table Of Contents
1. Professional Nursing
2. Health And Wellness
3. The Health Care Delivery System
4. Community-Based Nursing Practice
5. Legal Principles In Nursing
6. Ethics
7. Evidence-Based Practice
8. Critical Thinking
9. Nursing Process
10. Informatics And Documentation
11. Communication
12. Patient Education
13. Managing Patient Care
14. Infection Prevention And Control
15. Vital Signs
16. Health Assessment And Physical Examination
17. Medication Administration
18. Fluid, Electrolyte, And Acid-Base Balances
19. New! Complementary, Alternative, And Integrative Therapies
20. Caring In Nursing Practice
21. Cultural Competence
22. Spiritual Health
23. Growth And Development
24. Self-Concept And Sexuality
25. Family Dynamics
26. Stress And Coping
27. Loss And Grief
28. Activity And Exercise
29. Immobility
30. Safety
31. Hygiene
32. Oxygenation
33. Sleep
34. Pain Management
35. Nutrition
36. Urinary Elimination
37. Bowel Elimination
38. Skin Integrity And Wound Care
39. Sensory Perceptions
40. Surgical Patient
NURSINGTB.COM
, Essentials for Nursing Practice 9th Edition Potter Test Bank
chapter 01: professional nursing
potter: essentials for nursing practice, 9th edition
multiple choice
1. which action by the nurse demonstrates implementation of florence nightingale’s original
theories about nursing care?
a. the patient is gently bathed and given fresh linens after giving birth.
b. the nurse forms a close therapeutic relationship with the patient.
c. the nurse helps the patient conserve energy for healing processes.
d. the nurse views the patient as a unique, ever-changing energy field.
ANS: a
florence nightingale worked to improve sanitation and healing environments for patients.
gently bathing and providing fresh linens to patients is an example of nightingale’s theory in
practice. formation of a close therapeutic relationship with the patient, energy conservation,
and viewing patients as energy fields were not concepts included in nightingale’s theory of
nursing practice.
dif: cognitive level: apply (application)
obj: discuss the influence of social, political, and economic changes on nursing practices.
top: nursing process: implementation msc: nclex: basic care and comfort
2. the nurse is mandated by the state to complete 25 contact hours of nursing education before
the nursing license may be renewed. which term best describes this requirement?
a. in-service education
b. advanced education
c. continuing education
d. certification education
ANS: c continuing education is required for professionals in many states. continuing education
involves formal, organized educational programs offered by universities, hospitals, state nurses’
associations, professional nursing organizations, and educational and health care institutions. in-service
education programs are instruction or training provided by a health care agency or institution designed
to increase the knowledge, skills, and competencies of
nurses and other health care professionals employed by the institution. some roles for rns in
nursing require advanced graduate degrees, such as a clinical nurse specialist or nurse
practitioner.
dif: cognitive level: apply (application)
obj: discuss the importance of education in professional nursing practice.
top: nursing process: communication and documentation
msc: nclex: management of care
3. the nurse is caring for a patient who suddenly becomes acutely short of breath. the nurse
elevates the head of the patient’s bed, checks the patient’s pulse oximetry, and administers 2 l
of oxygen before notifying the patient’s physician. which term best describes the actions of
the nurse?
a. accountability
b. autonomy
c. licensure
d. certification
ANS: b
autonomy is essential to professional nursing and involves the initiation of independent
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, Essentials for Nursing Practice 9th Edition Potter Test Bank
nursing interventions without medical orders. accountability means that you are
professionally and legally responsible for the type and quality of nursing care provided. to
obtain licensure in the united states, rn candidates must pass the nclex-rn® examination
administered by the individual state boards of nursing to obtain a nursing license. beyond the
nclex-rn®, some nurses choose to work toward certification in a specific area of nursing
practice.
dif: cognitive level: apply (application)
obj: discuss the characteristics of professionalism in nursing.
top: nursing process: implementation msc: nclex: management of care
4. which type of program is appropriate to educate staff about new fall prevention protocols that
are to be implemented on the nursing unit?
a. in-service education
b. advanced education
c. continuing education
d. certification education
ANS: a
in-service education programs are instruction or training provided by a health care agency or
institution designed to increase the knowledge, skills, and competencies of nurses and other
health care professionals e mpnlo yer d byi thge inbs t. it uc t iom
U S N T O n . some roles for rns in nursing require
advanced graduate degrees, such as a clinical nurse specialist or nurse practitioner. continuing
education is required for professionals in many states. continuing education involves formal,
organized educational programs offered by universities, hospitals, state nurses’ associations,
professional nursing organizations, and educational and health care institutions.
dif: cognitive level: apply (application)
obj: discuss the importance of education in professional nursing practice.
top: nursing process: teaching and learning
msc: nclex: management of care
5. which program is appropriate for a nurse who wishes to become an expert in ostomy and
wound care?
a. specialty certification
b. master of science program
c. doctoral degree program
d. continuing education program
ANS: a
specialty certification programs are appropriate for nurses who wish to become experts in
certain areas of nursing care such as perioperative care, wound care, or occupational health.
master of science programs prepare nurses for advanced practice roles as educators,
administrators, or clinical nurse leaders. doctoral programs prepare nurses for advanced
clinical practice and research. continuing education is required for professionals in many
states. continuing education involves formal, organized educational programs offered by
universities, hospitals, state nurses’ associations, professional nursing organizations, and
educational and health care institutions.
dif: cognitive level: apply (application)
obj: describe the roles and career opportunities for nurses.
top: nursing process: teaching and learning
msc: nclex: management of care
6. which action of the nurse demonstrates coordination of care for the patient?
a. the nurse creates a warm, therapeutic relationship with the patient by actively
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