COMPREHENSIVE TEST BANK FOR FUNDAMENTALS
OF NURSING, 10TH EDITION BY TAYLOR: CHAPTERS 1-
47 PRACTICE EXAM 2026-2027 100 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS AND DETAILED
RATIONALES PLUS ANSWER KEY 100% GUARANTEED
PASS GOOD LUCK!!!
Question 1
A nursing student is learning about the historical foundations of the nursing
profession. Which individual is credited with establishing the first training school
for nurses and is considered the founder of modern nursing?
A. Dorothea Dix
B. Clara Barton
C. Florence Nightingale
D. Lillian Wald
Answer: C
Florence Nightingale established the first training school for nurses at St. Thomas'
Hospital in London in 1860 and is recognized as the founder of modern nursing.
Dorothea Dix was known for mental health reform, Clara Barton founded the
American Red Cross, and Lillian Wald established public health nursing.
,Question 2
Which of the following statements accurately describe an element of nursing?
Select all that apply.
A. The skills involved in nursing are primarily technical in nature.
B. The primary focus of nursing is to assist individuals to recover from illness.
C. The science of nursing is the knowledge base for the care that is given.
D. The art of nursing is the collection of knowledge through research.
E. Nursing is considered to be both an art and a science.
F. Nursing is a profession that uses specialized knowledge and skills.
Answer: C, E, F
The science of nursing is the knowledge base for care, nursing is both an art and a
science, and it is a profession with specialized knowledge and skills. Nursing skills
are not primarily technical, the focus is broader than just recovery from illness,
and the art of nursing is not the collection of knowledge through research.
Question 3
A nurse is caring for a patient who is postoperative day 1 following abdominal
surgery. The nurse uses evidence-based practice to guide the timing of the
patient's first ambulation. Which action best demonstrates the integration of
nursing art and science?
A. Following the surgeon's orders without question
B. Ambulating the patient based on the unit's standard protocol
C. Reviewing the latest research on early postoperative ambulation while
considering the patient's pain level and preferences
D. Waiting until the patient requests to get out of bed
Answer: C
Nursing is both an art and a science. The science involves the knowledge base
from research and evidence, while the art involves compassionate, individualized
care. Option C demonstrates integration by using research evidence while
considering the patient's unique situation. Options A and D do not incorporate
evidence-based practice, and option B does not account for individual patient
factors.
,Question 4
Which of the following is a characteristic of nursing practiced from early
civilization to the 16th century?
A. Most early civilizations believed that illness had supernatural causes.
B. The physician was the priest who treated disease with prayer.
C. The nurse was a nun committed to caring for the needy and homeless.
D. Nursing changed from a spiritual focus to an emphasis on knowledge
expansion.
Answer: A
Most early civilizations believed that illness had supernatural causes. The
physician was not the priest who treated disease with prayer; the priest was
considered the physician. The nurse was not necessarily a nun committed to caring
for the needy and homeless during this period.
Question 5
Which of the following nursing pioneers established the Red Cross in the United
States in 1882?
A. Florence Nightingale
B. Clara Barton
C. Dorothea Dix
D. Jane Addams
Answer: B
Clara Barton established the American Red Cross in 1882. Florence Nightingale is
known for her work in the Crimean War, Dorothea Dix organized military hospitals,
and Jane Addams founded Hull House.
Question 6
A nurse is planning education for a patient who is scheduled for a diagnostic
procedure to rule out a cerebral aneurysm. Which aspect of nursing does the
nurse use as the basis for education?
A. Art of Nursing
B. Science of Nursing
C. Caring aspect of nursing
D. Holistic approach to nursing
, Answer: B
The science of nursing is the knowledge base for care that is provided. The skilled
application of that knowledge is the art of nursing. Providing holistic care based
on the science of nursing is considered the art of nursing.
Question 7
A nurse is engaged in community health promotion activities. What activity best
reflects this type of health promotion?
A. Teaching about fall prevention and home safety at a senior center
B. Holding a blood glucose screening for diabetes at a local church
C. Educating hospice volunteers on therapeutic communication
D. Providing education on crutch walking to a child with a fractured tibia
Answer: A
Nurses promote health and prevent illness primarily by teaching. Performing blood
glucose screening detects disease after it has developed, rather than preventing it.
Therapeutic communication and crutch walking are interventions for diseases or
health problems already present.
Question 8
Teaching a woman about breast self-examination is an example of what broad aim
of nursing?
A. Promoting health
B. Preventing illness
C. Restoring health
D. Facilitating coping with disability and death
Answer: A
Teaching breast self-examination is an example of promoting health, as it
empowers individuals to take an active role in their well-being and early detection.
This activity focuses on health maintenance and disease prevention through
education.
Question 9
A nurse practitioner is caring for a couple who are the parents of an infant
diagnosed with Down syndrome. The nurse makes referrals for a parent support
OF NURSING, 10TH EDITION BY TAYLOR: CHAPTERS 1-
47 PRACTICE EXAM 2026-2027 100 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS AND DETAILED
RATIONALES PLUS ANSWER KEY 100% GUARANTEED
PASS GOOD LUCK!!!
Question 1
A nursing student is learning about the historical foundations of the nursing
profession. Which individual is credited with establishing the first training school
for nurses and is considered the founder of modern nursing?
A. Dorothea Dix
B. Clara Barton
C. Florence Nightingale
D. Lillian Wald
Answer: C
Florence Nightingale established the first training school for nurses at St. Thomas'
Hospital in London in 1860 and is recognized as the founder of modern nursing.
Dorothea Dix was known for mental health reform, Clara Barton founded the
American Red Cross, and Lillian Wald established public health nursing.
,Question 2
Which of the following statements accurately describe an element of nursing?
Select all that apply.
A. The skills involved in nursing are primarily technical in nature.
B. The primary focus of nursing is to assist individuals to recover from illness.
C. The science of nursing is the knowledge base for the care that is given.
D. The art of nursing is the collection of knowledge through research.
E. Nursing is considered to be both an art and a science.
F. Nursing is a profession that uses specialized knowledge and skills.
Answer: C, E, F
The science of nursing is the knowledge base for care, nursing is both an art and a
science, and it is a profession with specialized knowledge and skills. Nursing skills
are not primarily technical, the focus is broader than just recovery from illness,
and the art of nursing is not the collection of knowledge through research.
Question 3
A nurse is caring for a patient who is postoperative day 1 following abdominal
surgery. The nurse uses evidence-based practice to guide the timing of the
patient's first ambulation. Which action best demonstrates the integration of
nursing art and science?
A. Following the surgeon's orders without question
B. Ambulating the patient based on the unit's standard protocol
C. Reviewing the latest research on early postoperative ambulation while
considering the patient's pain level and preferences
D. Waiting until the patient requests to get out of bed
Answer: C
Nursing is both an art and a science. The science involves the knowledge base
from research and evidence, while the art involves compassionate, individualized
care. Option C demonstrates integration by using research evidence while
considering the patient's unique situation. Options A and D do not incorporate
evidence-based practice, and option B does not account for individual patient
factors.
,Question 4
Which of the following is a characteristic of nursing practiced from early
civilization to the 16th century?
A. Most early civilizations believed that illness had supernatural causes.
B. The physician was the priest who treated disease with prayer.
C. The nurse was a nun committed to caring for the needy and homeless.
D. Nursing changed from a spiritual focus to an emphasis on knowledge
expansion.
Answer: A
Most early civilizations believed that illness had supernatural causes. The
physician was not the priest who treated disease with prayer; the priest was
considered the physician. The nurse was not necessarily a nun committed to caring
for the needy and homeless during this period.
Question 5
Which of the following nursing pioneers established the Red Cross in the United
States in 1882?
A. Florence Nightingale
B. Clara Barton
C. Dorothea Dix
D. Jane Addams
Answer: B
Clara Barton established the American Red Cross in 1882. Florence Nightingale is
known for her work in the Crimean War, Dorothea Dix organized military hospitals,
and Jane Addams founded Hull House.
Question 6
A nurse is planning education for a patient who is scheduled for a diagnostic
procedure to rule out a cerebral aneurysm. Which aspect of nursing does the
nurse use as the basis for education?
A. Art of Nursing
B. Science of Nursing
C. Caring aspect of nursing
D. Holistic approach to nursing
, Answer: B
The science of nursing is the knowledge base for care that is provided. The skilled
application of that knowledge is the art of nursing. Providing holistic care based
on the science of nursing is considered the art of nursing.
Question 7
A nurse is engaged in community health promotion activities. What activity best
reflects this type of health promotion?
A. Teaching about fall prevention and home safety at a senior center
B. Holding a blood glucose screening for diabetes at a local church
C. Educating hospice volunteers on therapeutic communication
D. Providing education on crutch walking to a child with a fractured tibia
Answer: A
Nurses promote health and prevent illness primarily by teaching. Performing blood
glucose screening detects disease after it has developed, rather than preventing it.
Therapeutic communication and crutch walking are interventions for diseases or
health problems already present.
Question 8
Teaching a woman about breast self-examination is an example of what broad aim
of nursing?
A. Promoting health
B. Preventing illness
C. Restoring health
D. Facilitating coping with disability and death
Answer: A
Teaching breast self-examination is an example of promoting health, as it
empowers individuals to take an active role in their well-being and early detection.
This activity focuses on health maintenance and disease prevention through
education.
Question 9
A nurse practitioner is caring for a couple who are the parents of an infant
diagnosed with Down syndrome. The nurse makes referrals for a parent support
