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 registered nurse is caring for four clients at the beginning of
the shift. Which action best reflects the nurse's professional
responsibility?
A. Completing only tasks assigned by the charge nurse
B. Integrating evidence, clinical judgment, and patient
preferences into care
C. Following physician instructions without questioning them
D. Prioritizing efficiency over patient involvement
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing involves using the nursing process, current
evidence, clinical judgment, and the patient's values to deliver
safe, patient-centered care. Nurses are accountable for
independent nursing decisions within their scope of practice.
Simply completing assigned tasks or following orders without
critical thinking does not reflect professional nursing practice.
Question 2
A newly licensed nurse asks why evidence-based practice is
emphasized in nursing. Which response by the preceptor is
most appropriate?
,A. "It replaces clinical judgment during patient care."
B. "It ensures all nurses provide identical care regardless of
patient needs."
C. "It combines the best available evidence with clinical
expertise and patient preferences."
D. "It eliminates the need for ongoing education."
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates current research, clinical
expertise, and patient preferences to improve patient
outcomes. It complements rather than replaces clinical
judgment and supports individualized care. Continuing
education remains essential because evidence evolves over
time.
Question 3
A nurse notices that a prescribed medication dosage appears
unusually high for an older adult. What is the nurse's best initial
action?
A. Administer the medication because it was prescribed
B. Ask another nurse to administer the medication
C. Verify the prescription and clarify the dosage with the
prescribing provider
D. Omit the medication without notifying anyone
, Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Patient safety requires nurses to question orders that appear
unsafe. Clarifying questionable prescriptions before
administration demonstrates accountability and clinical
judgment. Administering an unsafe medication or omitting it
without communication could place the patient at risk.
Question 4
A nursing student asks about the primary purpose of the
nursing process. Which response by the instructor is most
accurate?
A. To standardize every patient's care plan
B. To provide a systematic approach to individualized patient
care
C. To reduce communication among healthcare providers
D. To replace clinical judgment with protocols
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The nursing process provides a structured method for assessing,
diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care while
promoting individualized, patient-centered interventions. It
supports rather than replaces clinical judgment.
Question 5
12TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)PATRICIA A. POTTER;
ANNE G. PERRY; PATRICIA A.
STOCKERT; AMY HALL; WENDY
R. OSTENDORF
TEST BANK
,Question 1
A registered nurse is caring for four clients at the beginning of
the shift. Which action best reflects the nurse's professional
responsibility?
A. Completing only tasks assigned by the charge nurse
B. Integrating evidence, clinical judgment, and patient
preferences into care
C. Following physician instructions without questioning them
D. Prioritizing efficiency over patient involvement
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing involves using the nursing process, current
evidence, clinical judgment, and the patient's values to deliver
safe, patient-centered care. Nurses are accountable for
independent nursing decisions within their scope of practice.
Simply completing assigned tasks or following orders without
critical thinking does not reflect professional nursing practice.
Question 2
A newly licensed nurse asks why evidence-based practice is
emphasized in nursing. Which response by the preceptor is
most appropriate?
,A. "It replaces clinical judgment during patient care."
B. "It ensures all nurses provide identical care regardless of
patient needs."
C. "It combines the best available evidence with clinical
expertise and patient preferences."
D. "It eliminates the need for ongoing education."
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates current research, clinical
expertise, and patient preferences to improve patient
outcomes. It complements rather than replaces clinical
judgment and supports individualized care. Continuing
education remains essential because evidence evolves over
time.
Question 3
A nurse notices that a prescribed medication dosage appears
unusually high for an older adult. What is the nurse's best initial
action?
A. Administer the medication because it was prescribed
B. Ask another nurse to administer the medication
C. Verify the prescription and clarify the dosage with the
prescribing provider
D. Omit the medication without notifying anyone
, Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Patient safety requires nurses to question orders that appear
unsafe. Clarifying questionable prescriptions before
administration demonstrates accountability and clinical
judgment. Administering an unsafe medication or omitting it
without communication could place the patient at risk.
Question 4
A nursing student asks about the primary purpose of the
nursing process. Which response by the instructor is most
accurate?
A. To standardize every patient's care plan
B. To provide a systematic approach to individualized patient
care
C. To reduce communication among healthcare providers
D. To replace clinical judgment with protocols
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The nursing process provides a structured method for assessing,
diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care while
promoting individualized, patient-centered interventions. It
supports rather than replaces clinical judgment.
Question 5
