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 nurse is discussing the characteristics of a profession with a
group of newly hired nurses. Which statement best reflects
professional nursing?
A. Nursing primarily follows physician directives to deliver care.
B. Nursing is a profession with its own body of knowledge,
standards of practice, and ethical responsibilities.
C. Nursing focuses mainly on completing technical skills
efficiently.
D. Nursing requires minimal independent clinical judgment
because care plans are predetermined.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing is distinguished by a unique body of
scientific knowledge, standards of practice, accountability,
ethical principles, clinical judgment, and evidence-based care.
Nurses collaborate with other health professionals while
maintaining an independent scope of practice. Options A, C,
and D minimize the autonomous and professional
responsibilities of registered nurses.
Question 2
A nurse is caring for four patients at the beginning of the shift.
Which action best demonstrates accountability?
,A. Delegating all patient education to the nursing assistant
B. Documenting assessments promptly and reporting significant
changes in patient condition
C. Waiting until the end of the shift to complete all
documentation from memory
D. Avoiding communication with the health care team unless
specifically asked
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Accountability requires nurses to perform thorough
assessments, communicate important findings, document
accurately and promptly, and accept responsibility for patient
outcomes. Delaying documentation, failing to communicate, or
assigning responsibilities outside another team member's role
places patient safety at risk.
Question 3
A nurse is caring for a patient whose condition suddenly
deteriorates. Which action demonstrates effective clinical
judgment?
A. Waiting for the next scheduled assessment before taking
action
B. Following routine care without considering the patient's
changing condition
C. Recognizing abnormal findings, notifying the provider, and
, initiating appropriate nursing interventions
D. Assuming another nurse will manage the situation
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Clinical judgment involves recognizing changes in patient status,
analyzing available information, prioritizing interventions,
implementing appropriate actions, and evaluating outcomes.
Prompt recognition and intervention improve patient safety and
reduce the risk of complications.
Question 4
A nursing student asks why evidence-based practice is
important. Which response by the instructor is most
appropriate?
A. It replaces clinical judgment with standardized procedures.
B. It combines current research, clinical expertise, and patient
preferences to improve care.
C. It focuses only on research findings regardless of patient
values.
D. It eliminates the need for individualized nursing care.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates the best available evidence,
clinical expertise, and patient preferences when making clinical
12TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)PATRICIA A. POTTER;
ANNE G. PERRY; PATRICIA A.
STOCKERT; AMY HALL; WENDY
R. OSTENDORF
TEST BANK
,Question 1
A nurse is discussing the characteristics of a profession with a
group of newly hired nurses. Which statement best reflects
professional nursing?
A. Nursing primarily follows physician directives to deliver care.
B. Nursing is a profession with its own body of knowledge,
standards of practice, and ethical responsibilities.
C. Nursing focuses mainly on completing technical skills
efficiently.
D. Nursing requires minimal independent clinical judgment
because care plans are predetermined.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing is distinguished by a unique body of
scientific knowledge, standards of practice, accountability,
ethical principles, clinical judgment, and evidence-based care.
Nurses collaborate with other health professionals while
maintaining an independent scope of practice. Options A, C,
and D minimize the autonomous and professional
responsibilities of registered nurses.
Question 2
A nurse is caring for four patients at the beginning of the shift.
Which action best demonstrates accountability?
,A. Delegating all patient education to the nursing assistant
B. Documenting assessments promptly and reporting significant
changes in patient condition
C. Waiting until the end of the shift to complete all
documentation from memory
D. Avoiding communication with the health care team unless
specifically asked
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Accountability requires nurses to perform thorough
assessments, communicate important findings, document
accurately and promptly, and accept responsibility for patient
outcomes. Delaying documentation, failing to communicate, or
assigning responsibilities outside another team member's role
places patient safety at risk.
Question 3
A nurse is caring for a patient whose condition suddenly
deteriorates. Which action demonstrates effective clinical
judgment?
A. Waiting for the next scheduled assessment before taking
action
B. Following routine care without considering the patient's
changing condition
C. Recognizing abnormal findings, notifying the provider, and
, initiating appropriate nursing interventions
D. Assuming another nurse will manage the situation
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Clinical judgment involves recognizing changes in patient status,
analyzing available information, prioritizing interventions,
implementing appropriate actions, and evaluating outcomes.
Prompt recognition and intervention improve patient safety and
reduce the risk of complications.
Question 4
A nursing student asks why evidence-based practice is
important. Which response by the instructor is most
appropriate?
A. It replaces clinical judgment with standardized procedures.
B. It combines current research, clinical expertise, and patient
preferences to improve care.
C. It focuses only on research findings regardless of patient
values.
D. It eliminates the need for individualized nursing care.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates the best available evidence,
clinical expertise, and patient preferences when making clinical
