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 nurse is explaining the role of nursing to a new student.
Which statement best reflects nursing as a profession?
A. Nursing focuses only on carrying out physician orders
B. Nursing integrates science, ethics, and caring to meet patient
needs
C. Nursing is primarily task-oriented with minimal decision-
making
D. Nursing practice is limited to hospital settings
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Nursing is a profession that integrates scientific knowledge,
clinical skills, and ethical caring to provide holistic, patient-
centered care. Option A is incorrect because nurses use
independent judgment, not just follow orders. Option C is
incorrect as nursing requires critical thinking. Option D is
incorrect because nursing occurs in diverse settings.
Source:
Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 2
Which historical figure is most associated with establishing
nursing as a respected profession through sanitation and
patient care reforms?
,A. Clara Barton
B. Florence Nightingale
C. Dorothea Dix
D. Mary Eliza Mahoney
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Florence Nightingale is recognized for improving sanitation,
reducing mortality rates, and establishing nursing education.
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 practicing according to contemporary nursing
standards. Which action best demonstrates this?
A. Providing care based only on tradition
B. Using evidence-based practice to guide care
C. Avoiding collaboration with other disciplines
D. Delegating all patient care tasks
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Contemporary nursing emphasizes evidence-based practice to
, improve patient outcomes. Option A is outdated. Option C is
incorrect because collaboration is essential. Option D is unsafe
and inappropriate.
Source:
Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 4
Which trend in nursing is most directly related to improving
patient safety and quality outcomes?
A. Increased use of unlicensed assistive personnel
B. Evidence-based practice
C. Decreased use of technology
D. Independent practice without collaboration
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice ensures care is based on current
research, improving safety and outcomes. Option A requires
supervision. Option C is incorrect as technology enhances care.
Option D is unsafe.
Source:
Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
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 is explaining the role of nursing to a new student.
Which statement best reflects nursing as a profession?
A. Nursing focuses only on carrying out physician orders
B. Nursing integrates science, ethics, and caring to meet patient
needs
C. Nursing is primarily task-oriented with minimal decision-
making
D. Nursing practice is limited to hospital settings
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Nursing is a profession that integrates scientific knowledge,
clinical skills, and ethical caring to provide holistic, patient-
centered care. Option A is incorrect because nurses use
independent judgment, not just follow orders. Option C is
incorrect as nursing requires critical thinking. Option D is
incorrect because nursing occurs in diverse settings.
Source:
Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 2
Which historical figure is most associated with establishing
nursing as a respected profession through sanitation and
patient care reforms?
,A. Clara Barton
B. Florence Nightingale
C. Dorothea Dix
D. Mary Eliza Mahoney
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Florence Nightingale is recognized for improving sanitation,
reducing mortality rates, and establishing nursing education.
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 practicing according to contemporary nursing
standards. Which action best demonstrates this?
A. Providing care based only on tradition
B. Using evidence-based practice to guide care
C. Avoiding collaboration with other disciplines
D. Delegating all patient care tasks
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Contemporary nursing emphasizes evidence-based practice to
, improve patient outcomes. Option A is outdated. Option C is
incorrect because collaboration is essential. Option D is unsafe
and inappropriate.
Source:
Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 4
Which trend in nursing is most directly related to improving
patient safety and quality outcomes?
A. Increased use of unlicensed assistive personnel
B. Evidence-based practice
C. Decreased use of technology
D. Independent practice without collaboration
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice ensures care is based on current
research, improving safety and outcomes. Option A requires
supervision. Option C is incorrect as technology enhances care.
Option D is unsafe.
Source:
Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
