FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
12TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)PATRICIA A. POTTER;
ANNE G. PERRY; PATRICIA A.
STOCKERT; AMY HALL; WENDY
R. OSTENDORF
TEST BANK
,Question 1
A newly licensed registered nurse asks a preceptor what
distinguishes professional nursing from simply performing
technical tasks. Which response by the preceptor is most
appropriate?
A. Professional nursing focuses primarily on carrying out
provider prescriptions accurately.
B. Professional nursing integrates clinical judgment, evidence-
based practice, ethical decision-making, and patient-centered
care.
C. Professional nursing is limited to hospital-based care of
acutely ill patients.
D. Professional nursing emphasizes independent practice
without collaboration with other health professionals.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing extends beyond technical skills to include
critical thinking, clinical judgment, evidence-based practice,
communication, advocacy, ethical decision-making,
collaboration, and patient-centered care. Nurses use the
nursing process to promote health, prevent illness, restore
health, and provide compassionate end-of-life care. Option A is
incomplete because nurses do much more than implement
prescriptions. Option C inaccurately limits nursing practice.
,Option D ignores the essential role of interprofessional
collaboration.
Question 2
A nurse is caring for four patients. Which action best
demonstrates patient advocacy?
A. Completing documentation before speaking with the patient
about concerns
B. Respecting a patient's decision to refuse treatment after
ensuring informed understanding
C. Encouraging the patient to accept the provider's
recommendation despite expressed concerns
D. Asking a family member to convince the patient to change
the decision
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Patient advocacy includes protecting the patient's rights,
supporting informed decision-making, and respecting patient
autonomy. The nurse should ensure the patient understands
the risks, benefits, and alternatives before honoring an
informed refusal. Options C and D undermine autonomy, while
Option A delays addressing the patient's immediate concerns.
Question 3
, A nurse enters a patient's room and notices the patient
struggling to breathe while the intravenous pump is alarming.
Which action should the nurse perform first?
A. Silence the infusion pump
B. Assess the patient's airway and breathing
C. Notify the provider
D. Review the patient's medical record
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The priority is assessment of airway and breathing because life-
threatening conditions require immediate attention. The
infusion pump can be addressed after the patient's respiratory
status is evaluated. Notifying the provider occurs after
assessment, and reviewing the record delays urgent care.
Question 4
A nursing student asks why evidence-based practice is
important. Which explanation by the instructor is most
accurate?
A. It replaces clinical judgment with research findings.
B. It combines the best available evidence, clinical expertise,
and patient preferences to improve outcomes.
C. It requires nurses to follow the same interventions for every
12TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)PATRICIA A. POTTER;
ANNE G. PERRY; PATRICIA A.
STOCKERT; AMY HALL; WENDY
R. OSTENDORF
TEST BANK
,Question 1
A newly licensed registered nurse asks a preceptor what
distinguishes professional nursing from simply performing
technical tasks. Which response by the preceptor is most
appropriate?
A. Professional nursing focuses primarily on carrying out
provider prescriptions accurately.
B. Professional nursing integrates clinical judgment, evidence-
based practice, ethical decision-making, and patient-centered
care.
C. Professional nursing is limited to hospital-based care of
acutely ill patients.
D. Professional nursing emphasizes independent practice
without collaboration with other health professionals.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing extends beyond technical skills to include
critical thinking, clinical judgment, evidence-based practice,
communication, advocacy, ethical decision-making,
collaboration, and patient-centered care. Nurses use the
nursing process to promote health, prevent illness, restore
health, and provide compassionate end-of-life care. Option A is
incomplete because nurses do much more than implement
prescriptions. Option C inaccurately limits nursing practice.
,Option D ignores the essential role of interprofessional
collaboration.
Question 2
A nurse is caring for four patients. Which action best
demonstrates patient advocacy?
A. Completing documentation before speaking with the patient
about concerns
B. Respecting a patient's decision to refuse treatment after
ensuring informed understanding
C. Encouraging the patient to accept the provider's
recommendation despite expressed concerns
D. Asking a family member to convince the patient to change
the decision
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Patient advocacy includes protecting the patient's rights,
supporting informed decision-making, and respecting patient
autonomy. The nurse should ensure the patient understands
the risks, benefits, and alternatives before honoring an
informed refusal. Options C and D undermine autonomy, while
Option A delays addressing the patient's immediate concerns.
Question 3
, A nurse enters a patient's room and notices the patient
struggling to breathe while the intravenous pump is alarming.
Which action should the nurse perform first?
A. Silence the infusion pump
B. Assess the patient's airway and breathing
C. Notify the provider
D. Review the patient's medical record
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The priority is assessment of airway and breathing because life-
threatening conditions require immediate attention. The
infusion pump can be addressed after the patient's respiratory
status is evaluated. Notifying the provider occurs after
assessment, and reviewing the record delays urgent care.
Question 4
A nursing student asks why evidence-based practice is
important. Which explanation by the instructor is most
accurate?
A. It replaces clinical judgment with research findings.
B. It combines the best available evidence, clinical expertise,
and patient preferences to improve outcomes.
C. It requires nurses to follow the same interventions for every
