FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING (CAROL
TAYLOR) 10TH ED PREMIUM PRACTICE
EXAMS NGN QUESTIONS & RATIONALES
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premium, test bank covering Chapters 1–47 of Carol Taylor’s
Fundamentals of Nursing (10th Edition). Every comprehensive multiple-
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standards, featuring highlighted answers and deeply detailed, bolded
rationales that break down complex nursing priorities. Perfect for nursing
students seeking an elite, high-yield study aid to ace their course exams
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Nursing and
Professional Frameworks
Question 1
A nurse is practicing within the framework of the
American Nurses Association (ANA) Scope and
Standards of Practice. Which action best
demonstrates the foundational standard of
"Implementation"?
A. Developing a measurable, patient-centered goal
for a client with acute pain.
B. Analyzing assessment data to determine a
nursing diagnosis of fluid volume deficit.
C. Administering a prescribed nebulizer treatment to
a client experiencing acute dyspnea.
D. Evaluating a client’s response to a newly initiated
,antihypertensive medication.
Answer: C
Rationale: The standard of Implementation
involves executing the identified plan of care,
including administering prescribed therapies or
nursing interventions. Developing goals is part
of Planning (A), identifying diagnoses is part of
Diagnosis (B), and evaluating responses is part
of Evaluation (D).
Question 2
An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) is
providing primary care to an underserved rural
community. Which professional nursing role is the
APRN primarily fulfilling?
A. Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
B. Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM)
C. Nurse Administrator
D. Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Answer: D
Rationale: Family Nurse Practitioners function as
primary care providers, managing chronic and
acute illnesses, prescribing medications, and
providing holistic care to individuals across the
lifespan. Clinical Nurse Specialists focus on
,specific populations or clinical areas within a
hospital setting.
Chapter 2: Health, Illness, and Health Promotion
Question 3
A 55-year-old client with a history of type 2 diabetes
attends a local community health fair for an annual
hemoglobin A1C screening. Under which level of
health promotion and prevention does this screening
fall?
A. Primary Prevention
B. Secondary Prevention
C. Tertiary Prevention
D. Quaternary Prevention
Answer: B
Rationale: Secondary prevention focuses on
early detection, screening, and prompt
intervention to mitigate disease progression.
Primary prevention involves health promotion
and immunizations to prevent illness entirely.
Tertiary prevention focuses on rehabilitation and
chronic disease management.
Question 4
, According to Suchman’s stages of illness behavior,
which behavior is characteristic of Stage 3:
Assuming the Dependent Role?
A. The individual acknowledges physical symptoms
such as pain or fever.
B. The individual accepts the diagnosis and
conforms to the prescribed treatment plan.
C. The individual seeks validation from family
members that they are genuinely sick.
D. The individual undergoes rehabilitation to regain
maximum physical independence.
Answer: B
Rationale: In Stage 3, the client accepts the
diagnosis, enters the patient role, and becomes
dependent on healthcare providers for treatment.
Seeking validation happens in Stage 2
(Assumption of the sick role). Rehabilitation
corresponds to Stage 5
(Recovery/Rehabilitation).
Chapter 3: Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Question 5
A nurse is performing an admission assessment on
a client from a distinct cultural background. To avoid
TAYLOR) 10TH ED PREMIUM PRACTICE
EXAMS NGN QUESTIONS & RATIONALES
Maximize your exam scores and master clinical judgment with this
premium, test bank covering Chapters 1–47 of Carol Taylor’s
Fundamentals of Nursing (10th Edition). Every comprehensive multiple-
choice question is fully updated for Next-Generation NCLEX (NGN)
standards, featuring highlighted answers and deeply detailed, bolded
rationales that break down complex nursing priorities. Perfect for nursing
students seeking an elite, high-yield study aid to ace their course exams
and build foundational practice competency.
Chapter 1: Introduction to Nursing and
Professional Frameworks
Question 1
A nurse is practicing within the framework of the
American Nurses Association (ANA) Scope and
Standards of Practice. Which action best
demonstrates the foundational standard of
"Implementation"?
A. Developing a measurable, patient-centered goal
for a client with acute pain.
B. Analyzing assessment data to determine a
nursing diagnosis of fluid volume deficit.
C. Administering a prescribed nebulizer treatment to
a client experiencing acute dyspnea.
D. Evaluating a client’s response to a newly initiated
,antihypertensive medication.
Answer: C
Rationale: The standard of Implementation
involves executing the identified plan of care,
including administering prescribed therapies or
nursing interventions. Developing goals is part
of Planning (A), identifying diagnoses is part of
Diagnosis (B), and evaluating responses is part
of Evaluation (D).
Question 2
An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) is
providing primary care to an underserved rural
community. Which professional nursing role is the
APRN primarily fulfilling?
A. Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
B. Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM)
C. Nurse Administrator
D. Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Answer: D
Rationale: Family Nurse Practitioners function as
primary care providers, managing chronic and
acute illnesses, prescribing medications, and
providing holistic care to individuals across the
lifespan. Clinical Nurse Specialists focus on
,specific populations or clinical areas within a
hospital setting.
Chapter 2: Health, Illness, and Health Promotion
Question 3
A 55-year-old client with a history of type 2 diabetes
attends a local community health fair for an annual
hemoglobin A1C screening. Under which level of
health promotion and prevention does this screening
fall?
A. Primary Prevention
B. Secondary Prevention
C. Tertiary Prevention
D. Quaternary Prevention
Answer: B
Rationale: Secondary prevention focuses on
early detection, screening, and prompt
intervention to mitigate disease progression.
Primary prevention involves health promotion
and immunizations to prevent illness entirely.
Tertiary prevention focuses on rehabilitation and
chronic disease management.
Question 4
, According to Suchman’s stages of illness behavior,
which behavior is characteristic of Stage 3:
Assuming the Dependent Role?
A. The individual acknowledges physical symptoms
such as pain or fever.
B. The individual accepts the diagnosis and
conforms to the prescribed treatment plan.
C. The individual seeks validation from family
members that they are genuinely sick.
D. The individual undergoes rehabilitation to regain
maximum physical independence.
Answer: B
Rationale: In Stage 3, the client accepts the
diagnosis, enters the patient role, and becomes
dependent on healthcare providers for treatment.
Seeking validation happens in Stage 2
(Assumption of the sick role). Rehabilitation
corresponds to Stage 5
(Recovery/Rehabilitation).
Chapter 3: Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Question 5
A nurse is performing an admission assessment on
a client from a distinct cultural background. To avoid
