FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
THE ART AND SCIENCE OF
PERSON-CENTERED CARE
10TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)CAROL R TAYLOR;
PAMELA LYNN; JENNIFER
BARTLETT
TEST BANK
1. Reference: Ch. 1 — Historical Perspectives on Nursing —
Florence Nightingale and the Birth of Modern Nursing
Scenario: A newly hired nurse educator is preparing a
short orientation for new graduates about the origins of
modern nursing and the role of environmental conditions
in patient outcomes. The educator asks the nurse to
identify the primary historical nursing contribution that
transformed hospital care.
, A. Emphasis on patient psychological comfort
B. Systematic hand hygiene protocols
C. Improved environmental sanitation and data-driven
patient observation
D. Expansion of hospital-based nursing apprenticeships
Correct Answer: C
Rationales — Correct: The historical contribution
emphasized is improved environmental sanitation and
systematic observation leading to better outcomes—core
to Nightingale’s work and birth of modern nursing.
Rationales — Incorrect:
A. Psychological comfort was important but not the
singular transformative focus.
B. Hand hygiene became important later; Nightingale
emphasized broader sanitation.
D. Apprenticeships grew later; they were not the primary
transformational contribution.
Teaching Point: Sanitation and systematic observation
launched modern nursing practice.
Citation: Taylor, C. R., Lynn, P., & Bartlett, J. (2023).
Fundamentals of Nursing (10th ed.). Chapter 1.
2. Reference: Ch. 1 — Historical Perspectives on Nursing —
Development of Nursing (19th–21st Centuries)
Scenario: A student asks which 20th-century trend most
shifted nursing toward scientific knowledge and formal
, education. The nurse replies considering professional
formation and formal educational changes.
A. Increased reliance on hospital apprenticeship models
B. Standardization of nursing curriculum and growth of
higher education programs
C. Focus on volunteer community care models
D. Elimination of licensure examinations
Correct Answer: B
Rationales — Correct: The 20th century saw
standardization of curriculum and growth of collegiate
nursing programs, moving nursing toward scientific
knowledge and professional formation.
Rationales — Incorrect:
A. Apprenticeship models decreased as formal education
increased.
C. Volunteer models complemented care but did not
primarily professionalize nursing.
D. Licensure exams were established, not eliminated.
Teaching Point: Formalized curricula and higher education
advanced nursing as a science.
Citation: Taylor et al., Chapter 1.
3. Reference: Ch. 1 — Definitions of Nursing — Nursing’s
Aims and Competencies: Promoting Health
Scenario: A nurse designs a community program to help
at-risk adolescents improve nutrition. Which action best
, reflects nursing’s aim to promote health?
A. Prescribing dietary supplements to each adolescent
B. Teaching group skills for healthy meal planning and goal
setting
C. Replacing fast food vendors near schools with healthier
options by force
D. Providing pamphlets without follow-up
Correct Answer: B
Rationales — Correct: Teaching skills and goal setting
empowers behavior change and aligns with health
promotion aims and person-centered practice.
Rationales — Incorrect:
A. Prescribing is outside typical nursing scope without
provider orders.
C. Forcing changes neglects patient autonomy and systems
approaches.
D. Pamphlets without follow-up are low-impact health
promotion.
Teaching Point: Health promotion focuses on education,
skill building, and empowerment.
Citation: Taylor et al., Chapter 1.
4. Reference: Ch. 1 — Definitions of Nursing — Preventing
Illness
Scenario: On a medical-surgical unit, the nurse screens all
admitted patients for fall risk and implements protocols for
THE ART AND SCIENCE OF
PERSON-CENTERED CARE
10TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)CAROL R TAYLOR;
PAMELA LYNN; JENNIFER
BARTLETT
TEST BANK
1. Reference: Ch. 1 — Historical Perspectives on Nursing —
Florence Nightingale and the Birth of Modern Nursing
Scenario: A newly hired nurse educator is preparing a
short orientation for new graduates about the origins of
modern nursing and the role of environmental conditions
in patient outcomes. The educator asks the nurse to
identify the primary historical nursing contribution that
transformed hospital care.
, A. Emphasis on patient psychological comfort
B. Systematic hand hygiene protocols
C. Improved environmental sanitation and data-driven
patient observation
D. Expansion of hospital-based nursing apprenticeships
Correct Answer: C
Rationales — Correct: The historical contribution
emphasized is improved environmental sanitation and
systematic observation leading to better outcomes—core
to Nightingale’s work and birth of modern nursing.
Rationales — Incorrect:
A. Psychological comfort was important but not the
singular transformative focus.
B. Hand hygiene became important later; Nightingale
emphasized broader sanitation.
D. Apprenticeships grew later; they were not the primary
transformational contribution.
Teaching Point: Sanitation and systematic observation
launched modern nursing practice.
Citation: Taylor, C. R., Lynn, P., & Bartlett, J. (2023).
Fundamentals of Nursing (10th ed.). Chapter 1.
2. Reference: Ch. 1 — Historical Perspectives on Nursing —
Development of Nursing (19th–21st Centuries)
Scenario: A student asks which 20th-century trend most
shifted nursing toward scientific knowledge and formal
, education. The nurse replies considering professional
formation and formal educational changes.
A. Increased reliance on hospital apprenticeship models
B. Standardization of nursing curriculum and growth of
higher education programs
C. Focus on volunteer community care models
D. Elimination of licensure examinations
Correct Answer: B
Rationales — Correct: The 20th century saw
standardization of curriculum and growth of collegiate
nursing programs, moving nursing toward scientific
knowledge and professional formation.
Rationales — Incorrect:
A. Apprenticeship models decreased as formal education
increased.
C. Volunteer models complemented care but did not
primarily professionalize nursing.
D. Licensure exams were established, not eliminated.
Teaching Point: Formalized curricula and higher education
advanced nursing as a science.
Citation: Taylor et al., Chapter 1.
3. Reference: Ch. 1 — Definitions of Nursing — Nursing’s
Aims and Competencies: Promoting Health
Scenario: A nurse designs a community program to help
at-risk adolescents improve nutrition. Which action best
, reflects nursing’s aim to promote health?
A. Prescribing dietary supplements to each adolescent
B. Teaching group skills for healthy meal planning and goal
setting
C. Replacing fast food vendors near schools with healthier
options by force
D. Providing pamphlets without follow-up
Correct Answer: B
Rationales — Correct: Teaching skills and goal setting
empowers behavior change and aligns with health
promotion aims and person-centered practice.
Rationales — Incorrect:
A. Prescribing is outside typical nursing scope without
provider orders.
C. Forcing changes neglects patient autonomy and systems
approaches.
D. Pamphlets without follow-up are low-impact health
promotion.
Teaching Point: Health promotion focuses on education,
skill building, and empowerment.
Citation: Taylor et al., Chapter 1.
4. Reference: Ch. 1 — Definitions of Nursing — Preventing
Illness
Scenario: On a medical-surgical unit, the nurse screens all
admitted patients for fall risk and implements protocols for
