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
,Rationale:
UAP can assist with basic care like hygiene. Assessment,
medication administration, and care planning are RN
responsibilities.
Source:
Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 12
Which action demonstrates effective communication in nursing
practice?
A. Using medical jargon with patients
B. Actively listening to patient concerns
C. Interrupting patients frequently
D. Avoiding eye contact
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Active listening promotes therapeutic communication. Other
options hinder communication.
Source:
Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
,Question 13
A nurse is documenting patient care. Which entry is
appropriate?
A. “Patient seems fine”
B. “Patient is stable”
C. “Patient ambulated 20 feet with assistance”
D. “Patient doing okay”
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Documentation must be objective and specific. Other options
are vague and non-measurable.
Source:
Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 14
Which situation reflects a legal responsibility of the nurse?
A. Ignoring patient refusal
B. Obtaining informed consent
C. Diagnosing medical conditions
D. Prescribing medications
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Nurses ensure informed consent is obtained. Diagnosing and
, prescribing are outside RN scope. Ignoring refusal violates
patient rights.
Source:
Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 15
Which trend has increased the demand for nurses?
A. Decreased population
B. Aging population
C. Reduced chronic illness
D. Less technology use
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
An aging population increases healthcare needs. Other options
are incorrect trends.
Source:
Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 16
A nurse identifies a safety hazard in the patient’s room. What is
the priority action?
A. Ignore if patient is stable
B. Report and correct the hazard
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
,Rationale:
UAP can assist with basic care like hygiene. Assessment,
medication administration, and care planning are RN
responsibilities.
Source:
Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 12
Which action demonstrates effective communication in nursing
practice?
A. Using medical jargon with patients
B. Actively listening to patient concerns
C. Interrupting patients frequently
D. Avoiding eye contact
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Active listening promotes therapeutic communication. Other
options hinder communication.
Source:
Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
,Question 13
A nurse is documenting patient care. Which entry is
appropriate?
A. “Patient seems fine”
B. “Patient is stable”
C. “Patient ambulated 20 feet with assistance”
D. “Patient doing okay”
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Documentation must be objective and specific. Other options
are vague and non-measurable.
Source:
Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 14
Which situation reflects a legal responsibility of the nurse?
A. Ignoring patient refusal
B. Obtaining informed consent
C. Diagnosing medical conditions
D. Prescribing medications
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Nurses ensure informed consent is obtained. Diagnosing and
, prescribing are outside RN scope. Ignoring refusal violates
patient rights.
Source:
Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 15
Which trend has increased the demand for nurses?
A. Decreased population
B. Aging population
C. Reduced chronic illness
D. Less technology use
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
An aging population increases healthcare needs. Other options
are incorrect trends.
Source:
Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 16
A nurse identifies a safety hazard in the patient’s room. What is
the priority action?
A. Ignore if patient is stable
B. Report and correct the hazard
