Fundamentals of Nursing - Vol 2:
Thinking, Doing, and Caring 4th Edition
by Judith M. Wilkinson – TEST BANK
CHAPTER 1-46| VERIFIED
ACCURATE ANSWERS WITH
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, Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Evolution of Nursing Thought & Action
Chapter 2 Critical Thinking & Nursing Process
Chapter 3 Assessment
Chapter 4 Analysis/Diagnosis
Chapter 5 Planning Outcomes
Chapter 6 Planning Interventions
Chapter 7 Implementation & Evaluation
Chapter 8 Theory, Research, & Evidence-Based Practice
Chapter 9 Life Span: Infancy Through Middle Adulthood
Chapter 10 Life Span: Older Adults
Chapter 11 Experiencing Health & Illness
Chapter 12 Stress & Adaptation
Chapter 13 Psychosocial Health & Illness
Chapter 14 The Family
Chapter 15 Culture & Ethnicity
Chapter 16 Spirituality
Chapter 17 Loss, Grief, & Dying
Chapter 18 Documenting & Reporting
Chapter 19 Teaching & Learning
Chapter 20 Measuring Vital Signs
Chapter 21 Communication & Therapeutic Relationships
Chapter 22 Health Assessment
Chapter 23 Promoting Asepsis & Preventing Infection
Chapter 24 Promoting Safety
Chapter 25 Facilitating Hygiene
Chapter 26 Administering Medications
Chapter 27 Nutrition
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Chapter 28 Urinary Elimination
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Chapter 29 Bowel Elimination
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,Chapter 30 Sensation, Perception, & Response
Chapter 31 Pain
Chapter 32 Physical Activity & Immobility
Chapter 33 Sexual Health
Chapter 34 Sleep & Rest
Chapter 35 Skin Integrity & Wound Healing
Chapter 36 Oxygenation
Chapter 37 Circulation & Perfusion
Chapter 38 Fluids, Electrolytes, & Acid-Base Balance
Chapter 39 Perioperative Care
Chapter 40 Leading & Managing
Chapter 41 Nursing Informatics
Chapter 42 Promoting Health
Chapter 43 Community & Home Health Nursing
Chapter 44 Ethics & Values
Chapter 45 Legal Accountability
Chapter 46 Holistic Healing
Chapter 1. Evolution of Nursing Thought & Action
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following is an example of an illness prevention activity?
a) Encouraging the use of a food diary
b) Joining a cancer support group
c) Administering immunization for HPV
d) Teaching a diabetic patient about his diet
<CORRECT ANSWER> C
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, promotion activity. Teaching a diabetic patient about diet is a treatment for diabetes; the patient already has diabetes,
so the teaching cannot prevent diabetes.
Difficulty: Moderate
Client Need: Health Promotion and Maintenance Cognitive Level: Application
PTS: 1
2. Which organization can require nurses to take continuing education courses as a condition of licensure renewal?
a) American Nurses Association
b) National League for Nursing
c) Sigma Theta Tau
d) State Board of Nursing
<CORRECT ANSWER> D
Continuing education is a professional strategy designed to ensure that nurses remain current in their clinical
knowledge. Many states require nurses to engage in a certain number of continuing-education requirements to renew
their license. The knowledge gained in the nursing curriculum is sufficient for nursing school graduates to obtain
their initial license.
Requirements for renewal of a nurse‘s license can be found in the state‘s nurse practice act (state board of nursing).
Difficulty: Difficult Cognitive Level: Analysis
Client Need: Health Promotion and Maintenance Cognitive Level: Application
PTS: 1
3. An experienced seasoned nurse uses her knowledge of patient medical conditions and intuition to identify patient
problems. She is often the resource for other nurses on the unit. What stage of proficiency has this nurse achieved?
a) Novice
b) Advanced beginner
c) Competent
d) Expert
<CORRECT ANSWER> D
The nurse who has reached the expert stage of proficiency has a deep understanding of the clinical situation based
on knowledge and experience. The nurse often senses a potential problem in the absence of classic signs and
symptoms. The novice nurse is inexperienced and relies on rules and processes. The advanced beginner focuses on
aspects of a situation and is unable to see the comprehensive perspective. A nurse functioning at the competent level
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Thinking, Doing, and Caring 4th Edition
by Judith M. Wilkinson – TEST BANK
CHAPTER 1-46| VERIFIED
ACCURATE ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES
St
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, Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Evolution of Nursing Thought & Action
Chapter 2 Critical Thinking & Nursing Process
Chapter 3 Assessment
Chapter 4 Analysis/Diagnosis
Chapter 5 Planning Outcomes
Chapter 6 Planning Interventions
Chapter 7 Implementation & Evaluation
Chapter 8 Theory, Research, & Evidence-Based Practice
Chapter 9 Life Span: Infancy Through Middle Adulthood
Chapter 10 Life Span: Older Adults
Chapter 11 Experiencing Health & Illness
Chapter 12 Stress & Adaptation
Chapter 13 Psychosocial Health & Illness
Chapter 14 The Family
Chapter 15 Culture & Ethnicity
Chapter 16 Spirituality
Chapter 17 Loss, Grief, & Dying
Chapter 18 Documenting & Reporting
Chapter 19 Teaching & Learning
Chapter 20 Measuring Vital Signs
Chapter 21 Communication & Therapeutic Relationships
Chapter 22 Health Assessment
Chapter 23 Promoting Asepsis & Preventing Infection
Chapter 24 Promoting Safety
Chapter 25 Facilitating Hygiene
Chapter 26 Administering Medications
Chapter 27 Nutrition
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Chapter 28 Urinary Elimination
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Chapter 29 Bowel Elimination
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,Chapter 30 Sensation, Perception, & Response
Chapter 31 Pain
Chapter 32 Physical Activity & Immobility
Chapter 33 Sexual Health
Chapter 34 Sleep & Rest
Chapter 35 Skin Integrity & Wound Healing
Chapter 36 Oxygenation
Chapter 37 Circulation & Perfusion
Chapter 38 Fluids, Electrolytes, & Acid-Base Balance
Chapter 39 Perioperative Care
Chapter 40 Leading & Managing
Chapter 41 Nursing Informatics
Chapter 42 Promoting Health
Chapter 43 Community & Home Health Nursing
Chapter 44 Ethics & Values
Chapter 45 Legal Accountability
Chapter 46 Holistic Healing
Chapter 1. Evolution of Nursing Thought & Action
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following is an example of an illness prevention activity?
a) Encouraging the use of a food diary
b) Joining a cancer support group
c) Administering immunization for HPV
d) Teaching a diabetic patient about his diet
<CORRECT ANSWER> C
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Administering immunization for HPV is an example of illness prevention. Although cancer is a disease, it is
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assumed that a person joining a support group would already have the disease; therefore, it would be treatment and
not disease prevention. Illness prevention activities focus on avoiding a specific disease. A food diary is a health
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, promotion activity. Teaching a diabetic patient about diet is a treatment for diabetes; the patient already has diabetes,
so the teaching cannot prevent diabetes.
Difficulty: Moderate
Client Need: Health Promotion and Maintenance Cognitive Level: Application
PTS: 1
2. Which organization can require nurses to take continuing education courses as a condition of licensure renewal?
a) American Nurses Association
b) National League for Nursing
c) Sigma Theta Tau
d) State Board of Nursing
<CORRECT ANSWER> D
Continuing education is a professional strategy designed to ensure that nurses remain current in their clinical
knowledge. Many states require nurses to engage in a certain number of continuing-education requirements to renew
their license. The knowledge gained in the nursing curriculum is sufficient for nursing school graduates to obtain
their initial license.
Requirements for renewal of a nurse‘s license can be found in the state‘s nurse practice act (state board of nursing).
Difficulty: Difficult Cognitive Level: Analysis
Client Need: Health Promotion and Maintenance Cognitive Level: Application
PTS: 1
3. An experienced seasoned nurse uses her knowledge of patient medical conditions and intuition to identify patient
problems. She is often the resource for other nurses on the unit. What stage of proficiency has this nurse achieved?
a) Novice
b) Advanced beginner
c) Competent
d) Expert
<CORRECT ANSWER> D
The nurse who has reached the expert stage of proficiency has a deep understanding of the clinical situation based
on knowledge and experience. The nurse often senses a potential problem in the absence of classic signs and
symptoms. The novice nurse is inexperienced and relies on rules and processes. The advanced beginner focuses on
aspects of a situation and is unable to see the comprehensive perspective. A nurse functioning at the competent level
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is able to prioritize to meet the patient needs but does not fully grasp the total situation.
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Difficulty: Moderate
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