Test Bank for Fundamental
Concepts and Skills for
Nursing 6th Edition
Williams-all chapters
Chapter 01: Nursing and the Health Care System
1.Florence Nightingale’s contributions to nursing practice and
education: a.are historically important but have no validity for
nursing today. b.were neither recognized nor appreciated in her
own time.
c.were a major factor in reducing the death rate in the Crimean
War. d.were limited only to the care of severe traumatic wounds.
ANS: C
By improving sanitation, nutrition ventilation, and handwashing techniques, Florence
Nightingale’s nurses dramatically reduced the death rate from injuries in the Crimean
War.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 2 OBJ: Theory #1
TOP: Nursing History KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
2.Early nursing education and care in the United
States: a.were directed at community health.
b.provided independence for women through education and employment.
c.were an educational model based in institutions of higher
learning. d.have continued to be entirely focused on hospital
nursing.
ANS: B
Because of the influence of early nNuUrRsiSnIgNGleTaBd.eCrOs,Mnursing education
became more formalized through apprenticeships in Nightingale schools that offered
independence to women through education and employment.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 2 OBJ: Theory #4
TOP: Nursing History KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
,3.In order to fulfill the common goals defined by nursing theorists (promote wellness,
prevent illness, facilitate coping, and restore health), the LPN must take on the roles of:
a.caregiver, educator, and collaborator.
b.nursing assistant, delegator, and environmental specialist.
c.medication dispenser, collaborator, and transporter.
d.dietitian, manager, and housekeeper.
ANS: A
In order for the LPN to apply the common goals of nursing, he or she must assume the
roles of caregiver, educator, collaborator, manager, and advocate.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 3 OBJ: Theory #2
TOP: Art and Science of Nursing KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
4.Although nursing theories differ in their attempts to define nursing, all of them base
their beliefs on common concepts concerning:
VERIFIED-TEST
, a.self-actualization, fundamental needs, and
belonging. b.stress reduction, self-care, and a systems
model. c.curative care, restorative care, and terminal
care. d.human relationships, the environment, and
health.
ANS: D
Although nursing theories differ, they all base their beliefs on human
relationships, the environment, and health.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 4 OBJ: Theory #2
TOP: Nursing Theories KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
5.Standards of care for the nursing practice of the LPN are established by
the: a.Boards of Nursing Examiners in each state.
b.National Council of States Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).
c.American Nurses Association (ANA).
d.National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses.
ANS: D
The National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses modified the standards published
by the ANA in 2015 to better fit the role of the LPN. In 2015 the American Nurses
Association (ANA) revised the Standards of Nursing Practice which contained 17
standards of national practice of nursing, describing all facets of nursing practice: who,
what, when, where, how.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 6 OBJ: Theory #2
TOP: Standards of Care KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC:
NCLEX: N/A VERIFIED-TEST BANK
6.The LPN demonstrates an evidence-based practice by:
a.using a drug manual to check compatibility of drugs.
b.using scientific information to guide decision making.
c.using medical history of a patient to direct nursing
interventions. d.basing nursing care on advice from an
experienced nurse.
ANS: B
The use of scientific information from high-quality research to guide nursing
decisions is reflective of the application of evidence-based practice.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 7 OBJ: Theory #3
TOP: Evidence-Based Practice KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
7.Lillian Wald and Mary Brewster established the Henry Street Settlement Service in New
York in 1893 in order to:
a.offer a shelter to injured war veterans.
b.found a nursing apprenticeship.
c.provide health care to poor persons living in
tenements. d.offer better housing to low-income families.
ANS: C
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Concepts and Skills for
Nursing 6th Edition
Williams-all chapters
Chapter 01: Nursing and the Health Care System
1.Florence Nightingale’s contributions to nursing practice and
education: a.are historically important but have no validity for
nursing today. b.were neither recognized nor appreciated in her
own time.
c.were a major factor in reducing the death rate in the Crimean
War. d.were limited only to the care of severe traumatic wounds.
ANS: C
By improving sanitation, nutrition ventilation, and handwashing techniques, Florence
Nightingale’s nurses dramatically reduced the death rate from injuries in the Crimean
War.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 2 OBJ: Theory #1
TOP: Nursing History KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
2.Early nursing education and care in the United
States: a.were directed at community health.
b.provided independence for women through education and employment.
c.were an educational model based in institutions of higher
learning. d.have continued to be entirely focused on hospital
nursing.
ANS: B
Because of the influence of early nNuUrRsiSnIgNGleTaBd.eCrOs,Mnursing education
became more formalized through apprenticeships in Nightingale schools that offered
independence to women through education and employment.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 2 OBJ: Theory #4
TOP: Nursing History KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
,3.In order to fulfill the common goals defined by nursing theorists (promote wellness,
prevent illness, facilitate coping, and restore health), the LPN must take on the roles of:
a.caregiver, educator, and collaborator.
b.nursing assistant, delegator, and environmental specialist.
c.medication dispenser, collaborator, and transporter.
d.dietitian, manager, and housekeeper.
ANS: A
In order for the LPN to apply the common goals of nursing, he or she must assume the
roles of caregiver, educator, collaborator, manager, and advocate.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 3 OBJ: Theory #2
TOP: Art and Science of Nursing KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
4.Although nursing theories differ in their attempts to define nursing, all of them base
their beliefs on common concepts concerning:
VERIFIED-TEST
, a.self-actualization, fundamental needs, and
belonging. b.stress reduction, self-care, and a systems
model. c.curative care, restorative care, and terminal
care. d.human relationships, the environment, and
health.
ANS: D
Although nursing theories differ, they all base their beliefs on human
relationships, the environment, and health.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 4 OBJ: Theory #2
TOP: Nursing Theories KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
5.Standards of care for the nursing practice of the LPN are established by
the: a.Boards of Nursing Examiners in each state.
b.National Council of States Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).
c.American Nurses Association (ANA).
d.National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses.
ANS: D
The National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses modified the standards published
by the ANA in 2015 to better fit the role of the LPN. In 2015 the American Nurses
Association (ANA) revised the Standards of Nursing Practice which contained 17
standards of national practice of nursing, describing all facets of nursing practice: who,
what, when, where, how.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 6 OBJ: Theory #2
TOP: Standards of Care KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC:
NCLEX: N/A VERIFIED-TEST BANK
6.The LPN demonstrates an evidence-based practice by:
a.using a drug manual to check compatibility of drugs.
b.using scientific information to guide decision making.
c.using medical history of a patient to direct nursing
interventions. d.basing nursing care on advice from an
experienced nurse.
ANS: B
The use of scientific information from high-quality research to guide nursing
decisions is reflective of the application of evidence-based practice.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 7 OBJ: Theory #3
TOP: Evidence-Based Practice KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
7.Lillian Wald and Mary Brewster established the Henry Street Settlement Service in New
York in 1893 in order to:
a.offer a shelter to injured war veterans.
b.found a nursing apprenticeship.
c.provide health care to poor persons living in
tenements. d.offer better housing to low-income families.
ANS: C
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