Y0hjFundamentals of Nursing
12th Edition
• Author(s)Patricia A. Potter, Anne G.
Perry, Patricia A. Stockert, Amy Hall,
Wendy R. Ostendorf
TEST BANK
UNIT 1. Nursing and the Health Care Environment
UNIT 2. Caring Throughout the Life Span
UNIT 3. Clinical Judgment in Nursing Practice
UNIT 4. Professional Standards in Nursing Practice
UNIT 5. Foundations for Nursing Practice
UNIT 6. Psychosocial Basis for Nursing Practice
UNIT 7. Physiological Basis for Nursing Practicey
Question 1
A nurse explains that nursing is both an art and a science.
Which statement best reflects this definition?
,A. Nursing relies only on intuition and experience
B. Nursing combines evidence-based knowledge with
compassionate care
C. Nursing is limited to performing physician-ordered tasks
D. Nursing focuses primarily on disease treatment
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Nursing integrates scientific knowledge (evidence-based
practice) with the art of caring and compassion. Option A
ignores the scientific basis. Option C misrepresents nursing as
task-oriented. Option D is too narrow; nursing focuses on
holistic care, not just disease treatment.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 2
Which historical figure is most closely associated with
establishing modern nursing practice through sanitation and
environmental control?
A. Clara Barton
B. Dorothea Dix
C. Florence Nightingale
D. Mary Eliza Mahoney
Correct Answer: C
,Rationale:
Florence Nightingale emphasized sanitation, hygiene, and
environmental factors in patient care. Clara Barton founded the
American Red Cross. Dorothea Dix advocated for mental health
reform. Mary Eliza Mahoney was the first professionally trained
African American nurse.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 3
A nurse is caring for a patient using a patient-centered
approach. Which action demonstrates this concept?
A. Following routines without patient input
B. Prioritizing tasks over patient preferences
C. Including the patient in care decisions
D. Delegating all care activities to assistive personnel
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Patient-centered care involves respecting patient preferences
and involving them in decisions. Options A and B ignore patient
autonomy. Option D is inappropriate delegation and lacks
accountability.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
, Question 4
Which trend is currently influencing nursing practice?
A. Decreased use of technology
B. Increased focus on hospital-based care only
C. Expansion of community-based care
D. Reduced emphasis on patient safety
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
There is a growing emphasis on community-based and
preventive care. Technology use is increasing, not decreasing.
Care is not limited to hospitals. Patient safety remains a major
priority.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 5
A registered nurse (RN) delegates a task to a UAP. Which task is
appropriate for delegation?
A. Patient education on medication
B. Initial patient assessment
C. Assisting with bathing
D. Developing a care plan
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
UAPs can assist with basic activities of daily living such as
12th Edition
• Author(s)Patricia A. Potter, Anne G.
Perry, Patricia A. Stockert, Amy Hall,
Wendy R. Ostendorf
TEST BANK
UNIT 1. Nursing and the Health Care Environment
UNIT 2. Caring Throughout the Life Span
UNIT 3. Clinical Judgment in Nursing Practice
UNIT 4. Professional Standards in Nursing Practice
UNIT 5. Foundations for Nursing Practice
UNIT 6. Psychosocial Basis for Nursing Practice
UNIT 7. Physiological Basis for Nursing Practicey
Question 1
A nurse explains that nursing is both an art and a science.
Which statement best reflects this definition?
,A. Nursing relies only on intuition and experience
B. Nursing combines evidence-based knowledge with
compassionate care
C. Nursing is limited to performing physician-ordered tasks
D. Nursing focuses primarily on disease treatment
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Nursing integrates scientific knowledge (evidence-based
practice) with the art of caring and compassion. Option A
ignores the scientific basis. Option C misrepresents nursing as
task-oriented. Option D is too narrow; nursing focuses on
holistic care, not just disease treatment.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 2
Which historical figure is most closely associated with
establishing modern nursing practice through sanitation and
environmental control?
A. Clara Barton
B. Dorothea Dix
C. Florence Nightingale
D. Mary Eliza Mahoney
Correct Answer: C
,Rationale:
Florence Nightingale emphasized sanitation, hygiene, and
environmental factors in patient care. Clara Barton founded the
American Red Cross. Dorothea Dix advocated for mental health
reform. Mary Eliza Mahoney was the first professionally trained
African American nurse.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 3
A nurse is caring for a patient using a patient-centered
approach. Which action demonstrates this concept?
A. Following routines without patient input
B. Prioritizing tasks over patient preferences
C. Including the patient in care decisions
D. Delegating all care activities to assistive personnel
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Patient-centered care involves respecting patient preferences
and involving them in decisions. Options A and B ignore patient
autonomy. Option D is inappropriate delegation and lacks
accountability.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
, Question 4
Which trend is currently influencing nursing practice?
A. Decreased use of technology
B. Increased focus on hospital-based care only
C. Expansion of community-based care
D. Reduced emphasis on patient safety
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
There is a growing emphasis on community-based and
preventive care. Technology use is increasing, not decreasing.
Care is not limited to hospitals. Patient safety remains a major
priority.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 5
A registered nurse (RN) delegates a task to a UAP. Which task is
appropriate for delegation?
A. Patient education on medication
B. Initial patient assessment
C. Assisting with bathing
D. Developing a care plan
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
UAPs can assist with basic activities of daily living such as
