Fundamentals 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 nursing instructor asks a student to describe nursing as a
,profession. Which statement by the student indicates correct
understanding?
A. Nursing focuses primarily on carrying out physician
prescriptions.
B. Nursing is a profession that combines scientific knowledge
with caring to promote health.
C. Nursing is limited to bedside care in hospitals.
D. Nursing responsibilities are determined only by health care
institutions.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Nursing is a profession that integrates science, clinical
judgment, and caring to promote, maintain, and restore health.
Option A is incorrect because nursing involves independent
judgment, not just carrying out prescriptions. Option C is
incorrect because nursing occurs in many settings beyond
hospitals. Option D is incorrect because professional standards
and scope of practice also guide nursing responsibilities.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter
Nursing Today
Question 2
A nurse explains to a patient that modern nursing practice was
strongly influenced by which historical figure known for
improving sanitation during wartime?
,A. Clara Barton
B. Dorothea Dix
C. Florence Nightingale
D. Mary Mahoney
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Florence Nightingale improved sanitation and reduced
mortality rates during the Crimean War, shaping modern
nursing practice. Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross.
Dorothea Dix advocated for mental health reform. Mary
Mahoney was the first professionally trained African American
nurse in the United States.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter
Nursing Today
Question 3
A nurse is caring for several patients on a medical unit. Which
action best demonstrates patient-centered care?
A. Completing tasks quickly to improve efficiency
B. Following routines without asking patient preferences
C. Including the patient in decisions about the plan of care
D. Limiting patient questions to save time
Correct Answer: C
, Rationale:
Patient-centered care involves respecting patient preferences,
values, and participation in care decisions. Option A focuses
only on efficiency. Option B ignores patient individuality.
Option D discourages communication and patient involvement.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter
Nursing Today
Question 4
A nurse manager discusses trends affecting nursing practice.
Which trend has increased the need for community-based
nursing care?
A. Decreased life expectancy
B. Shorter hospital stays
C. Elimination of chronic illnesses
D. Reduced use of technology
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Shorter hospital stays have increased the need for community
and home-based nursing care. Option A is incorrect because life
expectancy has generally increased. Option C is incorrect
because chronic illnesses remain common. Option D is incorrect
because technology use has expanded in health care.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter
Nursing Today
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 nursing instructor asks a student to describe nursing as a
,profession. Which statement by the student indicates correct
understanding?
A. Nursing focuses primarily on carrying out physician
prescriptions.
B. Nursing is a profession that combines scientific knowledge
with caring to promote health.
C. Nursing is limited to bedside care in hospitals.
D. Nursing responsibilities are determined only by health care
institutions.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Nursing is a profession that integrates science, clinical
judgment, and caring to promote, maintain, and restore health.
Option A is incorrect because nursing involves independent
judgment, not just carrying out prescriptions. Option C is
incorrect because nursing occurs in many settings beyond
hospitals. Option D is incorrect because professional standards
and scope of practice also guide nursing responsibilities.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter
Nursing Today
Question 2
A nurse explains to a patient that modern nursing practice was
strongly influenced by which historical figure known for
improving sanitation during wartime?
,A. Clara Barton
B. Dorothea Dix
C. Florence Nightingale
D. Mary Mahoney
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Florence Nightingale improved sanitation and reduced
mortality rates during the Crimean War, shaping modern
nursing practice. Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross.
Dorothea Dix advocated for mental health reform. Mary
Mahoney was the first professionally trained African American
nurse in the United States.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter
Nursing Today
Question 3
A nurse is caring for several patients on a medical unit. Which
action best demonstrates patient-centered care?
A. Completing tasks quickly to improve efficiency
B. Following routines without asking patient preferences
C. Including the patient in decisions about the plan of care
D. Limiting patient questions to save time
Correct Answer: C
, Rationale:
Patient-centered care involves respecting patient preferences,
values, and participation in care decisions. Option A focuses
only on efficiency. Option B ignores patient individuality.
Option D discourages communication and patient involvement.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter
Nursing Today
Question 4
A nurse manager discusses trends affecting nursing practice.
Which trend has increased the need for community-based
nursing care?
A. Decreased life expectancy
B. Shorter hospital stays
C. Elimination of chronic illnesses
D. Reduced use of technology
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Shorter hospital stays have increased the need for community
and home-based nursing care. Option A is incorrect because life
expectancy has generally increased. Option C is incorrect
because chronic illnesses remain common. Option D is incorrect
because technology use has expanded in health care.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter
Nursing Today
