nb
Fundamentals of Nursing 9th Edition nb nb nb nb
Chapter01: Nursing Today nb nb nb
Potter et al.: Fundamentals of Nursing, 9th Edition MULTIPLE
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb n b
nb CHOICE
1. Which nurse most likelykept records on sanitation techniques and the effects on health?
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
a. Florence Nightingale nb nb
nb nb
b. MaryNutting nb nb
c. Clara Barton nb nb
nb nb
d. LillianWald b
n nb
ANS: A nb nb
Nightingale was the first practicing nurse epidemiologist. Her statistical analyses connected poor
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
n sanitation with cholera and dysentery. Mary Nutting, Clara Barton, and Lillian Wald came after
b nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
nNightingale, each contributing to the nursing profession in her own way. Mary Nutting was
b nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
ninstrumental in moving nursing education into universities. Clara Barton founded the American Red
b nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
nCross. Lillian Wald helped open the Henry Street Settlement.
b nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
DIF:Understand (comprehension)REF:5 nb nb
OBJ: Discuss the influence of social, historical, political, and economic changes on nursing
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
npractices. TOP: Evaluation MSC: Health Promotion and Maintenance
b nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
2. The nurse prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcome. Which standard of
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
n nursing practice is the nurse following?
b nb nb nb nb nb nb
a. Assessment nb
nb nb
b. Diagnosis nb
c. Planning nb
nb nb
d. Implementation nb
ANS: C nb nb
In planning, the registered nurse develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
n expected outcomes. During assessment,the registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent
b nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
n to the patient’s health and/or the situation. In diagnosis, the registered nurse analyzes the
b nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
n assessment data to determine the diagnoses or issues. During implementation, the registered nurse
b nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
n implements (carries out) the identified plan.
b nb nb nb nb nb nb
DIF:Understand (comprehension)REF:2 nb nb
OBJ:Discuss the development of professional nursing roles. TOP: Planning
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
,MSC:Management of Care nb nb
3. An experienced medical-surgical nurse chooses to work in obstetrics. Which level of proficiency is
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
n the nurse upon initial transition to the obstetrical floor?
b nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
a. Novice nb
b. Proficient nb
c. Competent nb
d. Advanced beginner nb nb
ANS: A nb nb
A beginning nursing student or any nurse entering a situation in which there is no previous level of
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
nexperience (e.g., an experienced operating room nurse chooses to now practice in home health) is an
b nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb n b n b
example of a novice nurse. A proficient nurse perceives a patient’s clinical situation as a whole, is able
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb n b
to assess an entire situation, and can readily transferknowledge gained from multiple previous
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
nexperiences to a situation. A competent nurse understands the organization and specific care required
b nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb n b
by the type of patients (e.g., surgical, oncology, or orthopedic patients). This nurse is a
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
competent practitioner who is able to anticipate nursing care and establish long-range goals. A nursenb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
n who has had some level of experience with the situation is an advanced beginner. This experience
b nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
nmay only be observational in nature, but the nurse is able to identify meaningful aspects or principles of
b nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb n b
nursing care.
nb nb nb
DIF:Apply (application)REF:2 nb nb
OBJ: Discuss the development of professional nursing roles. TOP: Evaluation
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
n b MSC:Management of Care nb nb nb
4. A nurse assesses a patient’s fluid status and decides that the patient needs to drink more fluids.
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
n The nurse then encourages the patient to drink more fluids.Which concept is the nurse
b nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
ndemonstrating?
b nb
a. Licensure nb
b. Autonomy nb
c. Certification nb
d. Accountability nb
ANS: B nb nb
Autonomy is an essential element of professional nursing that involves the initiation of independent
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
n nursing interventions without medical orders. To obtain licensure in the United States, the RN
b nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
n candidate must pass the NCLEX-RN®. Beyond the NCLEX-RN®,the nurse may choose to work
b nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
ntoward certificationin a specific area of nursing practice. Accountability means that you are
b nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
nresponsible, professionally and legally, for the type and quality of nursing care provided.
b nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
,DIF:Apply(application)REF:3 b
n
OBJ: Discuss the roles and career opportunities for nurses. TOP: Implementation
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
n b MSC:Management of Care nb nb nb
5. A nurse prepares the budget and policies for an intensive care unit.Which role is the nurse
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
nimplementing?
b nb
a. Educator nb
b. Manager nb
c. Advocate nb
d. Caregiver nb
ANS: B nb nb
A manager coordinates the activities of members of the nursing staffin delivering nursing care and has
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb n b
personnel, policy, and budgetary responsibility for a specific nursing unit or facility. As an educator,
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb n b
you explain concepts and facts about health, describe the reason for routine care activities,
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb n b n b
demonstrate procedures such asself-care activities, reinforce learning or patient behavior, and
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb n b
evaluate the patient’s progress in learning. As a patient advocate, you protect your patient’s human
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb n b
and legal rights and provide assistance in asserting these rights if the need arises. As a caregiver,you
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb n b nb
help patients maintain and regain health, manage disease and symptoms, and attain a maximal level
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb n b n b nb nb
function and independence through the healing process.
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
DIF:Apply (application)REF:4 nb nb
OBJ: Describe the roles and career opportunities for nurses. TOP: Implementation
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
n b MSC:Management of Care nb nb nb
6. The nurse has been working in the clinical setting for several years as an advanced practice nurse.
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb n b
However, the nurse has astrong desire to pursue research and theory development. To fulfill this
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb n b
desire, which program should the nurse attend?
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
a. Doctorof Nursing Science degree (DNSc) nb nb nb nb nb nb
b. Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD) nb nb nb nb nb
c. Doctorof Nursing Practice degree (DNP) nb nb nb nb nb nb
d. Doctorin the Science of Nursing degree (DSN) nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
ANS: B nb nb
Some doctoral programs prepare nurses for more rigorous research and theory development and
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
n award the research-oriented Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in nursing. Professional doctoral programs
b nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
n in nursing (DSN or DNSc) prepare graduates to apply research findings to clinical nursing. The DNP
b nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
nis a practice doctorate that prepares advanced practice nurses such as nurse practitioners.
b nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
, DIF:Understand (comprehension)REF:10 nb
OBJ: Describe educational programs available for professional registered nurse (RN) education.
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
n b TOP:Teaching/LearningMSC:Management of Care nb nb nb
7. A nurse attends a workshop on current nursing issues provided by the American Nurses
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
nAssociation. Which type of education did the nurse receive?
b nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
a. Graduate education nb nb
b. Inserviceeducation b
n nb
c. Continuing education nb nb
d. Registered nurse education nb nb nb
ANS: C nb nb
Continuing education involves formal, organized educational programs offered by universities,
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
nhospitals, state nurses associations, professional nursing organizations, and educational and health
b nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
n care institutions. After obtaining a baccalaureate degree in nursing, you can pursue graduate
b nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
neducation leading to a master’s or doctoral degree in any number of graduate fields,including
b nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
nnursing. Inservice education programs are instruction or training provided by a health care facility or
b nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
ninstitution. Registered nurse education is the education preparation for an individual intending to be
b nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
nan RN. b nb nb
DIF:Apply (application)REF:10 nb nb
OBJ: Describe educational programs available for professional registered nurse (RN) education.
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
n b TOP:Teaching/LearningMSC:Management of Care nb nb nb
8. A nurse identifies gaps between local and best practices. Which Quality and Safety Education for
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
n Nurses (QSEN) competency is the nurse demonstrating?
b nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
a. Safety nb
b. Patient-centered care nb
c. Quality improvement nb nb
d. Teamwork andcollaboration nb nb
ANS: C nb nb
Quality improvement identifies gaps between local and best practices. Safety minimizes risk of harm to
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb n b
patients and providers through both system effectiveness and individual performance. Patient-
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
ncentered care recognizes the patient or designee as the source of control and full partner in providing
b nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb n b n b
compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient’s preferences, values,
nb and needs. nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb n b nb
Teamwork and collaboration allows effective functioning within nursing and
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
Fundamentals of Nursing 9th Edition nb nb nb nb
Chapter01: Nursing Today nb nb nb
Potter et al.: Fundamentals of Nursing, 9th Edition MULTIPLE
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb n b
nb CHOICE
1. Which nurse most likelykept records on sanitation techniques and the effects on health?
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
a. Florence Nightingale nb nb
nb nb
b. MaryNutting nb nb
c. Clara Barton nb nb
nb nb
d. LillianWald b
n nb
ANS: A nb nb
Nightingale was the first practicing nurse epidemiologist. Her statistical analyses connected poor
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
n sanitation with cholera and dysentery. Mary Nutting, Clara Barton, and Lillian Wald came after
b nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
nNightingale, each contributing to the nursing profession in her own way. Mary Nutting was
b nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
ninstrumental in moving nursing education into universities. Clara Barton founded the American Red
b nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
nCross. Lillian Wald helped open the Henry Street Settlement.
b nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
DIF:Understand (comprehension)REF:5 nb nb
OBJ: Discuss the influence of social, historical, political, and economic changes on nursing
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
npractices. TOP: Evaluation MSC: Health Promotion and Maintenance
b nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
2. The nurse prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcome. Which standard of
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
n nursing practice is the nurse following?
b nb nb nb nb nb nb
a. Assessment nb
nb nb
b. Diagnosis nb
c. Planning nb
nb nb
d. Implementation nb
ANS: C nb nb
In planning, the registered nurse develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
n expected outcomes. During assessment,the registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent
b nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
n to the patient’s health and/or the situation. In diagnosis, the registered nurse analyzes the
b nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
n assessment data to determine the diagnoses or issues. During implementation, the registered nurse
b nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
n implements (carries out) the identified plan.
b nb nb nb nb nb nb
DIF:Understand (comprehension)REF:2 nb nb
OBJ:Discuss the development of professional nursing roles. TOP: Planning
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
,MSC:Management of Care nb nb
3. An experienced medical-surgical nurse chooses to work in obstetrics. Which level of proficiency is
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
n the nurse upon initial transition to the obstetrical floor?
b nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
a. Novice nb
b. Proficient nb
c. Competent nb
d. Advanced beginner nb nb
ANS: A nb nb
A beginning nursing student or any nurse entering a situation in which there is no previous level of
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
nexperience (e.g., an experienced operating room nurse chooses to now practice in home health) is an
b nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb n b n b
example of a novice nurse. A proficient nurse perceives a patient’s clinical situation as a whole, is able
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb n b
to assess an entire situation, and can readily transferknowledge gained from multiple previous
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
nexperiences to a situation. A competent nurse understands the organization and specific care required
b nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb n b
by the type of patients (e.g., surgical, oncology, or orthopedic patients). This nurse is a
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
competent practitioner who is able to anticipate nursing care and establish long-range goals. A nursenb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
n who has had some level of experience with the situation is an advanced beginner. This experience
b nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
nmay only be observational in nature, but the nurse is able to identify meaningful aspects or principles of
b nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb n b
nursing care.
nb nb nb
DIF:Apply (application)REF:2 nb nb
OBJ: Discuss the development of professional nursing roles. TOP: Evaluation
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
n b MSC:Management of Care nb nb nb
4. A nurse assesses a patient’s fluid status and decides that the patient needs to drink more fluids.
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
n The nurse then encourages the patient to drink more fluids.Which concept is the nurse
b nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
ndemonstrating?
b nb
a. Licensure nb
b. Autonomy nb
c. Certification nb
d. Accountability nb
ANS: B nb nb
Autonomy is an essential element of professional nursing that involves the initiation of independent
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
n nursing interventions without medical orders. To obtain licensure in the United States, the RN
b nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
n candidate must pass the NCLEX-RN®. Beyond the NCLEX-RN®,the nurse may choose to work
b nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
ntoward certificationin a specific area of nursing practice. Accountability means that you are
b nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
nresponsible, professionally and legally, for the type and quality of nursing care provided.
b nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
,DIF:Apply(application)REF:3 b
n
OBJ: Discuss the roles and career opportunities for nurses. TOP: Implementation
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
n b MSC:Management of Care nb nb nb
5. A nurse prepares the budget and policies for an intensive care unit.Which role is the nurse
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
nimplementing?
b nb
a. Educator nb
b. Manager nb
c. Advocate nb
d. Caregiver nb
ANS: B nb nb
A manager coordinates the activities of members of the nursing staffin delivering nursing care and has
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb n b
personnel, policy, and budgetary responsibility for a specific nursing unit or facility. As an educator,
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb n b
you explain concepts and facts about health, describe the reason for routine care activities,
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb n b n b
demonstrate procedures such asself-care activities, reinforce learning or patient behavior, and
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb n b
evaluate the patient’s progress in learning. As a patient advocate, you protect your patient’s human
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb n b
and legal rights and provide assistance in asserting these rights if the need arises. As a caregiver,you
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb n b nb
help patients maintain and regain health, manage disease and symptoms, and attain a maximal level
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb n b n b nb nb
function and independence through the healing process.
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
DIF:Apply (application)REF:4 nb nb
OBJ: Describe the roles and career opportunities for nurses. TOP: Implementation
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
n b MSC:Management of Care nb nb nb
6. The nurse has been working in the clinical setting for several years as an advanced practice nurse.
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb n b
However, the nurse has astrong desire to pursue research and theory development. To fulfill this
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb n b
desire, which program should the nurse attend?
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
a. Doctorof Nursing Science degree (DNSc) nb nb nb nb nb nb
b. Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD) nb nb nb nb nb
c. Doctorof Nursing Practice degree (DNP) nb nb nb nb nb nb
d. Doctorin the Science of Nursing degree (DSN) nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
ANS: B nb nb
Some doctoral programs prepare nurses for more rigorous research and theory development and
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
n award the research-oriented Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in nursing. Professional doctoral programs
b nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
n in nursing (DSN or DNSc) prepare graduates to apply research findings to clinical nursing. The DNP
b nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
nis a practice doctorate that prepares advanced practice nurses such as nurse practitioners.
b nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
, DIF:Understand (comprehension)REF:10 nb
OBJ: Describe educational programs available for professional registered nurse (RN) education.
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
n b TOP:Teaching/LearningMSC:Management of Care nb nb nb
7. A nurse attends a workshop on current nursing issues provided by the American Nurses
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
nAssociation. Which type of education did the nurse receive?
b nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
a. Graduate education nb nb
b. Inserviceeducation b
n nb
c. Continuing education nb nb
d. Registered nurse education nb nb nb
ANS: C nb nb
Continuing education involves formal, organized educational programs offered by universities,
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
nhospitals, state nurses associations, professional nursing organizations, and educational and health
b nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
n care institutions. After obtaining a baccalaureate degree in nursing, you can pursue graduate
b nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
neducation leading to a master’s or doctoral degree in any number of graduate fields,including
b nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
nnursing. Inservice education programs are instruction or training provided by a health care facility or
b nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
ninstitution. Registered nurse education is the education preparation for an individual intending to be
b nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
nan RN. b nb nb
DIF:Apply (application)REF:10 nb nb
OBJ: Describe educational programs available for professional registered nurse (RN) education.
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
n b TOP:Teaching/LearningMSC:Management of Care nb nb nb
8. A nurse identifies gaps between local and best practices. Which Quality and Safety Education for
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
n Nurses (QSEN) competency is the nurse demonstrating?
b nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
a. Safety nb
b. Patient-centered care nb
c. Quality improvement nb nb
d. Teamwork andcollaboration nb nb
ANS: C nb nb
Quality improvement identifies gaps between local and best practices. Safety minimizes risk of harm to
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb n b
patients and providers through both system effectiveness and individual performance. Patient-
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
ncentered care recognizes the patient or designee as the source of control and full partner in providing
b nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb n b n b
compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient’s preferences, values,
nb and needs. nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb n b nb
Teamwork and collaboration allows effective functioning within nursing and
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
