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 is asked by a patient, "What
makes nursing a profession?" Which response by the nurse is
most appropriate?
A. "Nursing mainly follows instructions written by health care
providers."
B. "Nursing is a profession because it is guided by specialized
knowledge, ethical standards, and accountability for patient
care."
C. "Nursing is considered a profession because nurses work only
in hospitals."
D. "Nursing became a profession after technology replaced
most bedside care."
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing is characterized by a specialized body of
knowledge, evidence-based practice, ethical standards,
accountability, and a commitment to serving society. Nurses use
clinical judgment to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate
patient care. Nursing is practiced in many settings beyond
hospitals, and technology supports rather than replaces nursing
care.
,Question 2
A nurse is caring for several patients. Which action best
demonstrates accountability?
A. Delegating all patient teaching to the assistive personnel
B. Documenting an assessment that was not completed to save
time
C. Reporting a medication error promptly and participating in
measures to prevent recurrence
D. Ignoring a patient's concern because the provider has
already evaluated the patient
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Accountability involves accepting responsibility for one's
actions, reporting errors honestly, and participating in quality
improvement efforts to enhance patient safety. Falsifying
documentation, inappropriate delegation, and ignoring patient
concerns violate professional standards.
Question 3
A nursing student asks why evidence-based practice is
important. Which faculty response is most accurate?
A. It eliminates the need for clinical judgment.
B. It combines the best available evidence, clinical expertise,
and patient preferences to support safe care.
, C. It requires nurses to follow research findings even when they
conflict with patient wishes.
D. It replaces the nursing process.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates current scientific evidence,
clinician expertise, and the patient's values and preferences to
improve outcomes. Clinical judgment remains essential, and
patient-centered care requires respecting individual choices
whenever possible.
Question 4
A registered nurse is assigned to supervise the care of a patient.
Which task is appropriate to delegate to unlicensed assistive
personnel (UAP)?
A. Assessing the patient's pain after receiving medication
B. Teaching the patient how to use an incentive spirometer
C. Obtaining and reporting routine vital signs on a stable patient
D. Developing the patient's nursing care plan
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Routine vital signs for a stable patient may be delegated to
trained UAP. The nurse remains responsible for interpreting
findings. Assessment, patient teaching, and development of the
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 is asked by a patient, "What
makes nursing a profession?" Which response by the nurse is
most appropriate?
A. "Nursing mainly follows instructions written by health care
providers."
B. "Nursing is a profession because it is guided by specialized
knowledge, ethical standards, and accountability for patient
care."
C. "Nursing is considered a profession because nurses work only
in hospitals."
D. "Nursing became a profession after technology replaced
most bedside care."
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing is characterized by a specialized body of
knowledge, evidence-based practice, ethical standards,
accountability, and a commitment to serving society. Nurses use
clinical judgment to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate
patient care. Nursing is practiced in many settings beyond
hospitals, and technology supports rather than replaces nursing
care.
,Question 2
A nurse is caring for several patients. Which action best
demonstrates accountability?
A. Delegating all patient teaching to the assistive personnel
B. Documenting an assessment that was not completed to save
time
C. Reporting a medication error promptly and participating in
measures to prevent recurrence
D. Ignoring a patient's concern because the provider has
already evaluated the patient
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Accountability involves accepting responsibility for one's
actions, reporting errors honestly, and participating in quality
improvement efforts to enhance patient safety. Falsifying
documentation, inappropriate delegation, and ignoring patient
concerns violate professional standards.
Question 3
A nursing student asks why evidence-based practice is
important. Which faculty response is most accurate?
A. It eliminates the need for clinical judgment.
B. It combines the best available evidence, clinical expertise,
and patient preferences to support safe care.
, C. It requires nurses to follow research findings even when they
conflict with patient wishes.
D. It replaces the nursing process.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates current scientific evidence,
clinician expertise, and the patient's values and preferences to
improve outcomes. Clinical judgment remains essential, and
patient-centered care requires respecting individual choices
whenever possible.
Question 4
A registered nurse is assigned to supervise the care of a patient.
Which task is appropriate to delegate to unlicensed assistive
personnel (UAP)?
A. Assessing the patient's pain after receiving medication
B. Teaching the patient how to use an incentive spirometer
C. Obtaining and reporting routine vital signs on a stable patient
D. Developing the patient's nursing care plan
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Routine vital signs for a stable patient may be delegated to
trained UAP. The nurse remains responsible for interpreting
findings. Assessment, patient teaching, and development of the
