Test Bank For Clinical Nursing Skills
and Techniques 11th Edition by Anne
Griffin Perry,. Patricia A. Potter
Chapter 1 - 43 Complete.
Chapter 1: Foundations of Nursing Practice
Question 1
Which action best demonstrates patient-centered care?
A. Completing tasks quickly without patient input
B. Making decisions for the patient
C. Involving the patient in care planning
D. Delegating all care activities
Correct Answer: C
Solution
Patient-centered care involves respecting patient preferences and including patients in
decision-making.
Question 2
The primary purpose of the nursing process is to:
A. Replace clinical judgment
B. Provide a systematic method for patient care
,C. Reduce documentation
D. Eliminate patient assessments
Correct Answer: B
Solution
The nursing process provides an organized approach to assessment, planning, implementation,
and evaluation.
Question 3
Which step of the nursing process involves collecting patient data?
A. Planning
B. Diagnosis
C. Assessment
D. Evaluation
Correct Answer: C
Solution
Assessment is the systematic collection of patient information.
Question 4
A nurse identifies a patient's risk for falls. This is part of:
A. Assessment
B. Nursing diagnosis
C. Implementation
D. Documentation
Correct Answer: B
Solution
Nursing diagnoses identify actual or potential health problems.
,Question 5
Before performing a procedure, the nurse should first:
A. Gather supplies
B. Verify the patient's identity
C. Document completion
D. Call the provider
Correct Answer: B
Solution
Correct patient identification is a fundamental patient safety measure.
Question 6
Hand hygiene is the most effective method for preventing:
A. Dehydration
B. Infection transmission
C. Hypertension
D. Medication errors
Correct Answer: B
Solution
Hand hygiene significantly reduces healthcare-associated infections.
Question 7
Which organization emphasizes patient safety goals in healthcare?
A. World Health Organization
B. The Joint Commission
C. American Red Cross
D. UNICEF
, Correct Answer: B
Solution
The Joint Commission establishes National Patient Safety Goals.
Question 8
When communicating with a patient who has hearing impairment, the nurse should:
A. Speak while facing away
B. Shout loudly
C. Face the patient and speak clearly
D. Avoid communication
Correct Answer: C
Solution
Facing the patient promotes understanding and allows lip-reading if needed.
Question 9
The best example of subjective data is:
A. Blood pressure of 120/80 mmHg
B. Temperature of 37°C
C. Patient reports pain level of 8/10
D. Pulse rate of 78 bpm
Correct Answer: C
Solution
Subjective data are symptoms reported by the patient.
Question 10
and Techniques 11th Edition by Anne
Griffin Perry,. Patricia A. Potter
Chapter 1 - 43 Complete.
Chapter 1: Foundations of Nursing Practice
Question 1
Which action best demonstrates patient-centered care?
A. Completing tasks quickly without patient input
B. Making decisions for the patient
C. Involving the patient in care planning
D. Delegating all care activities
Correct Answer: C
Solution
Patient-centered care involves respecting patient preferences and including patients in
decision-making.
Question 2
The primary purpose of the nursing process is to:
A. Replace clinical judgment
B. Provide a systematic method for patient care
,C. Reduce documentation
D. Eliminate patient assessments
Correct Answer: B
Solution
The nursing process provides an organized approach to assessment, planning, implementation,
and evaluation.
Question 3
Which step of the nursing process involves collecting patient data?
A. Planning
B. Diagnosis
C. Assessment
D. Evaluation
Correct Answer: C
Solution
Assessment is the systematic collection of patient information.
Question 4
A nurse identifies a patient's risk for falls. This is part of:
A. Assessment
B. Nursing diagnosis
C. Implementation
D. Documentation
Correct Answer: B
Solution
Nursing diagnoses identify actual or potential health problems.
,Question 5
Before performing a procedure, the nurse should first:
A. Gather supplies
B. Verify the patient's identity
C. Document completion
D. Call the provider
Correct Answer: B
Solution
Correct patient identification is a fundamental patient safety measure.
Question 6
Hand hygiene is the most effective method for preventing:
A. Dehydration
B. Infection transmission
C. Hypertension
D. Medication errors
Correct Answer: B
Solution
Hand hygiene significantly reduces healthcare-associated infections.
Question 7
Which organization emphasizes patient safety goals in healthcare?
A. World Health Organization
B. The Joint Commission
C. American Red Cross
D. UNICEF
, Correct Answer: B
Solution
The Joint Commission establishes National Patient Safety Goals.
Question 8
When communicating with a patient who has hearing impairment, the nurse should:
A. Speak while facing away
B. Shout loudly
C. Face the patient and speak clearly
D. Avoid communication
Correct Answer: C
Solution
Facing the patient promotes understanding and allows lip-reading if needed.
Question 9
The best example of subjective data is:
A. Blood pressure of 120/80 mmHg
B. Temperature of 37°C
C. Patient reports pain level of 8/10
D. Pulse rate of 78 bpm
Correct Answer: C
Solution
Subjective data are symptoms reported by the patient.
Question 10
