DAVIS ADVANTAGE FOR
FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
CARE
CONCEPTS, CONNECTIONS &
SKILLS
4TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)MARTI BURTON;
DAVID SMITH
TEST BANK
,Question 1
A nurse is caring for several clients at the beginning of a shift.
Which action best demonstrates professional accountability?
A. Delegating all routine tasks to assistive personnel without
follow-up
B. Reviewing assigned clients, identifying priorities, and
accepting responsibility for planned care
C. Performing only tasks specifically requested by the provider
D. Waiting for another nurse to determine the daily plan of care
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional accountability includes accepting responsibility for
assigned care, prioritizing client needs, and planning safe
nursing interventions. Nurses are responsible for coordinating
and evaluating care, even when delegation is appropriate.
Question 2
A newly licensed nurse asks why a state nurse practice act is
important. Which response by the preceptor is most accurate?
A. It establishes hospital staffing patterns.
B. It defines the legal scope of nursing practice within the state.
C. It replaces employer policies and procedures.
D. It determines nursing school admission requirements.
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The nurse practice act establishes the legal scope of nursing
practice, licensure requirements, and standards for safe practice
within a specific jurisdiction. Employer policies must remain
consistent with applicable laws and regulations.
Question 3
A nurse identifies a medication dosage that appears unusually
high before administration. What is the nurse's priority action?
A. Administer the medication as prescribed.
B. Ask another nurse to administer the medication.
C. Verify the prescription and clarify the dosage with the
prescribing provider.
D. Delay all medications until the next shift.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
The nurse has a professional responsibility to question
prescriptions that appear unsafe. Clarifying the order before
administration promotes patient safety and reduces the risk of
medication errors.
Question 4
Which behavior best reflects lifelong learning in nursing?
, A. Avoiding continuing education after licensure
B. Relying only on knowledge gained in nursing school
C. Participating in continuing education and incorporating
current evidence into practice
D. Refusing new clinical responsibilities
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Lifelong learning supports safe, evidence-informed practice.
Nurses maintain competence through continuing education,
professional development, and application of current evidence
to patient care.
Question 5
A nurse is preparing to teach a client about a newly prescribed
treatment. Which action best demonstrates patient-centered
care?
A. Providing identical teaching to every client
B. Assessing the client's learning needs, preferences, and
readiness before teaching
C. Giving written instructions without discussion
D. Teaching only family members
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Patient-centered education begins with assessing individual
FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
CARE
CONCEPTS, CONNECTIONS &
SKILLS
4TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)MARTI BURTON;
DAVID SMITH
TEST BANK
,Question 1
A nurse is caring for several clients at the beginning of a shift.
Which action best demonstrates professional accountability?
A. Delegating all routine tasks to assistive personnel without
follow-up
B. Reviewing assigned clients, identifying priorities, and
accepting responsibility for planned care
C. Performing only tasks specifically requested by the provider
D. Waiting for another nurse to determine the daily plan of care
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional accountability includes accepting responsibility for
assigned care, prioritizing client needs, and planning safe
nursing interventions. Nurses are responsible for coordinating
and evaluating care, even when delegation is appropriate.
Question 2
A newly licensed nurse asks why a state nurse practice act is
important. Which response by the preceptor is most accurate?
A. It establishes hospital staffing patterns.
B. It defines the legal scope of nursing practice within the state.
C. It replaces employer policies and procedures.
D. It determines nursing school admission requirements.
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The nurse practice act establishes the legal scope of nursing
practice, licensure requirements, and standards for safe practice
within a specific jurisdiction. Employer policies must remain
consistent with applicable laws and regulations.
Question 3
A nurse identifies a medication dosage that appears unusually
high before administration. What is the nurse's priority action?
A. Administer the medication as prescribed.
B. Ask another nurse to administer the medication.
C. Verify the prescription and clarify the dosage with the
prescribing provider.
D. Delay all medications until the next shift.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
The nurse has a professional responsibility to question
prescriptions that appear unsafe. Clarifying the order before
administration promotes patient safety and reduces the risk of
medication errors.
Question 4
Which behavior best reflects lifelong learning in nursing?
, A. Avoiding continuing education after licensure
B. Relying only on knowledge gained in nursing school
C. Participating in continuing education and incorporating
current evidence into practice
D. Refusing new clinical responsibilities
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Lifelong learning supports safe, evidence-informed practice.
Nurses maintain competence through continuing education,
professional development, and application of current evidence
to patient care.
Question 5
A nurse is preparing to teach a client about a newly prescribed
treatment. Which action best demonstrates patient-centered
care?
A. Providing identical teaching to every client
B. Assessing the client's learning needs, preferences, and
readiness before teaching
C. Giving written instructions without discussion
D. Teaching only family members
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Patient-centered education begins with assessing individual
