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 nursing student asks why nursing is considered a profession
rather than simply a job. Which response by the registered
nurse is most appropriate?
A. "Nursing is a profession because it is based on specialized
knowledge, ethical practice, and accountability."
B. "Nursing is a profession because nurses work only in
hospitals."
C. "Nursing is a profession because physicians supervise all
nursing decisions."
D. "Nursing is a profession because all nurses perform identical
duties."
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
A profession is characterized by a specialized body of
knowledge, ethical standards, accountability, ongoing
education, and a commitment to serving society. Nursing meets
these criteria through evidence-based practice, licensure,
professional standards, and patient advocacy. Nurses practice in
a variety of settings, function collaboratively with other
,professionals, and have independent responsibilities within
their scope of practice.
Question 2
A nurse begins caring for a patient who refuses a prescribed
treatment after receiving complete information about the risks
and benefits. Which nursing action best supports patient-
centered care?
A. Notify security to prevent the patient from leaving.
B. Respect the patient's informed decision and notify the
provider.
C. Convince the patient's family to overrule the decision.
D. Administer the treatment before the patient changes their
mind.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Competent patients have the right to make informed decisions
about their care, including refusing treatment. The nurse should
ensure the patient understands the information, respect the
decision, document the discussion, and communicate the
refusal to the provider. Respecting autonomy is a fundamental
professional nursing responsibility.
Question 3
, A registered nurse is delegating care for four stable patients to
an experienced unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which
task is appropriate to delegate?
A. Assess a patient's pain after receiving analgesics.
B. Reinforce discharge teaching about medications.
C. Obtain routine vital signs on a stable patient.
D. Evaluate a patient's response to oxygen therapy.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Routine vital signs for stable patients are appropriate tasks for
UAP. Assessment, teaching, clinical judgment, and evaluation
remain the responsibility of the registered nurse. Delegation
requires assigning the right task to the right person while
maintaining accountability for patient outcomes.
Question 4
A newly licensed nurse asks why evidence-based practice is
important. Which explanation by the preceptor is most
accurate?
A. It replaces clinical judgment with research findings.
B. It combines current evidence, clinical expertise, and patient
preferences to improve care.
C. It allows nurses to follow routines without considering
12TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)PATRICIA A. POTTER;
ANNE G. PERRY; PATRICIA A.
STOCKERT; AMY HALL; WENDY
R. OSTENDORF
TEST BANK
,Question 1
A nursing student asks why nursing is considered a profession
rather than simply a job. Which response by the registered
nurse is most appropriate?
A. "Nursing is a profession because it is based on specialized
knowledge, ethical practice, and accountability."
B. "Nursing is a profession because nurses work only in
hospitals."
C. "Nursing is a profession because physicians supervise all
nursing decisions."
D. "Nursing is a profession because all nurses perform identical
duties."
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
A profession is characterized by a specialized body of
knowledge, ethical standards, accountability, ongoing
education, and a commitment to serving society. Nursing meets
these criteria through evidence-based practice, licensure,
professional standards, and patient advocacy. Nurses practice in
a variety of settings, function collaboratively with other
,professionals, and have independent responsibilities within
their scope of practice.
Question 2
A nurse begins caring for a patient who refuses a prescribed
treatment after receiving complete information about the risks
and benefits. Which nursing action best supports patient-
centered care?
A. Notify security to prevent the patient from leaving.
B. Respect the patient's informed decision and notify the
provider.
C. Convince the patient's family to overrule the decision.
D. Administer the treatment before the patient changes their
mind.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Competent patients have the right to make informed decisions
about their care, including refusing treatment. The nurse should
ensure the patient understands the information, respect the
decision, document the discussion, and communicate the
refusal to the provider. Respecting autonomy is a fundamental
professional nursing responsibility.
Question 3
, A registered nurse is delegating care for four stable patients to
an experienced unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which
task is appropriate to delegate?
A. Assess a patient's pain after receiving analgesics.
B. Reinforce discharge teaching about medications.
C. Obtain routine vital signs on a stable patient.
D. Evaluate a patient's response to oxygen therapy.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Routine vital signs for stable patients are appropriate tasks for
UAP. Assessment, teaching, clinical judgment, and evaluation
remain the responsibility of the registered nurse. Delegation
requires assigning the right task to the right person while
maintaining accountability for patient outcomes.
Question 4
A newly licensed nurse asks why evidence-based practice is
important. Which explanation by the preceptor is most
accurate?
A. It replaces clinical judgment with research findings.
B. It combines current evidence, clinical expertise, and patient
preferences to improve care.
C. It allows nurses to follow routines without considering
