Test Bank for Fundamentals of Nursing, 11th Edition by Patricia A. Potter, Anne G.
Perry, Patricia A. Stockert & Amy Hall | ISBN: 9780323810340 | Latest (2026/2027)
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,Chapter 01: Nursing Today
Potter: Fundamental of Nursing, 11th Edition
1. Which nurse most likely kept records on sanitation techniques and the effects on
health?
A. Florence Nightingale
B. Mary Nutting
C. Clara Barton
D. Lillian Wald
Correct Answer: A. Florence Nightingale
Rationale: Nightingale was the first practicing nurse epidemiologist. Her statistical
analyses connected poor sanitation with cholera and dysentery. Mary Nutting, Clara
Barton, and Lillian Wald came after Nightingale, each contributing to the nursing
profession in her own way. Mary Nutting was instrumental in moving nursing education
into universities. Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross. Lillian Wald helped
open the Henry Street Settlement.
DIF: Understand (comprehension)
OBJ: Discuss the influence of social, historical, political, and economic changes on
nursing practices.
TOP: Evaluation MSC: Health Promotion and Maintenance
2. The nurse prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcome.
Which standard of nursing practice is the nurse following?
A. Assessment
B. Diagnosis
C. Planning
,D. Implementation
Correct Answer: C. Planning
Rationale: In planning, the registered nurse develops a plan that prescribes strategies and
alternatives to attain expected outcomes. During assessment, the registered nurse collects
comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health and/or the situation. In diagnosis, the
registered nurse analyzes the assessment data to determine the diagnoses or issues.
During implementation, the registered nurse implements (carries out) the identified plan.
DIF: Understand (comprehension)
OBJ: Discuss the development of professional nursing roles.
TOP: Planning MSC: Management of Care
3. An experienced medical-surgical nurse chooses to work in obstetrics. Which level
of proficiency is the nurse upon initial transition to the obstetrical floor?
A. Novice
B. Proficient
C. Competent
D. Advanced beginner
Correct Answer: A. Novice
Rationale: A beginning nursing student or any nurse entering a situation in which there
is no previous level of experience (e.g., an experienced operating room nurse chooses to
now practice in home health) is an example of a novice nurse. A proficient nurse
perceives a patient's clinical situation as a whole, is able to assess an entire situation, and
can readily transfer knowledge gained from multiple previous experiences to a situation.
A competent nurse understands the organization and specific care required by the type of
patients (e.g., surgical, oncology, or orthopedic patients). This nurse is a competent
practitioner who is able to anticipate nursing care and establish long-range goals. A nurse
who has had some level of experience with the situation is an advanced beginner. This
, experience may only be observational in nature, but the nurse is able to identify
meaningful aspects or principles of nursing care.
DIF: Apply (application)
OBJ: Discuss the development of professional nursing roles.
TOP: Evaluation MSC: Management of Care
4. A nurse assesses a patient's fluid status and decides that the patient needs to
drink more fluids. The nurse then encourages the patient to drink more fluids.
Which concept is the nurse demonstrating?
A. Licensure
B. Autonomy
C. Certification
D. Accountability
Correct Answer: B. Autonomy
Rationale: Autonomy is an essential element of professional nursing that involves the
initiation of independent nursing interventions without medical orders. To obtain
licensure in the United States, the RN candidate must pass the NCLEX-RN®. Beyond the
NCLEX-RN®, the nurse may choose to work toward certification in a specific area of
nursing practice. Accountability means that you are responsible, professionally and
legally, for the type and quality of nursing care provided.
DIF: Apply (application)
OBJ: Discuss the roles and career opportunities for nurses.
TOP: Implementation MSC: Management of Care
5. A nurse prepares the budget and policies for an intensive care unit. Which role is
the nurse implementing?
Perry, Patricia A. Stockert & Amy Hall | ISBN: 9780323810340 | Latest (2026/2027)
Updated Version {JUST RELEASED}
,Chapter 01: Nursing Today
Potter: Fundamental of Nursing, 11th Edition
1. Which nurse most likely kept records on sanitation techniques and the effects on
health?
A. Florence Nightingale
B. Mary Nutting
C. Clara Barton
D. Lillian Wald
Correct Answer: A. Florence Nightingale
Rationale: Nightingale was the first practicing nurse epidemiologist. Her statistical
analyses connected poor sanitation with cholera and dysentery. Mary Nutting, Clara
Barton, and Lillian Wald came after Nightingale, each contributing to the nursing
profession in her own way. Mary Nutting was instrumental in moving nursing education
into universities. Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross. Lillian Wald helped
open the Henry Street Settlement.
DIF: Understand (comprehension)
OBJ: Discuss the influence of social, historical, political, and economic changes on
nursing practices.
TOP: Evaluation MSC: Health Promotion and Maintenance
2. The nurse prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcome.
Which standard of nursing practice is the nurse following?
A. Assessment
B. Diagnosis
C. Planning
,D. Implementation
Correct Answer: C. Planning
Rationale: In planning, the registered nurse develops a plan that prescribes strategies and
alternatives to attain expected outcomes. During assessment, the registered nurse collects
comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health and/or the situation. In diagnosis, the
registered nurse analyzes the assessment data to determine the diagnoses or issues.
During implementation, the registered nurse implements (carries out) the identified plan.
DIF: Understand (comprehension)
OBJ: Discuss the development of professional nursing roles.
TOP: Planning MSC: Management of Care
3. An experienced medical-surgical nurse chooses to work in obstetrics. Which level
of proficiency is the nurse upon initial transition to the obstetrical floor?
A. Novice
B. Proficient
C. Competent
D. Advanced beginner
Correct Answer: A. Novice
Rationale: A beginning nursing student or any nurse entering a situation in which there
is no previous level of experience (e.g., an experienced operating room nurse chooses to
now practice in home health) is an example of a novice nurse. A proficient nurse
perceives a patient's clinical situation as a whole, is able to assess an entire situation, and
can readily transfer knowledge gained from multiple previous experiences to a situation.
A competent nurse understands the organization and specific care required by the type of
patients (e.g., surgical, oncology, or orthopedic patients). This nurse is a competent
practitioner who is able to anticipate nursing care and establish long-range goals. A nurse
who has had some level of experience with the situation is an advanced beginner. This
, experience may only be observational in nature, but the nurse is able to identify
meaningful aspects or principles of nursing care.
DIF: Apply (application)
OBJ: Discuss the development of professional nursing roles.
TOP: Evaluation MSC: Management of Care
4. A nurse assesses a patient's fluid status and decides that the patient needs to
drink more fluids. The nurse then encourages the patient to drink more fluids.
Which concept is the nurse demonstrating?
A. Licensure
B. Autonomy
C. Certification
D. Accountability
Correct Answer: B. Autonomy
Rationale: Autonomy is an essential element of professional nursing that involves the
initiation of independent nursing interventions without medical orders. To obtain
licensure in the United States, the RN candidate must pass the NCLEX-RN®. Beyond the
NCLEX-RN®, the nurse may choose to work toward certification in a specific area of
nursing practice. Accountability means that you are responsible, professionally and
legally, for the type and quality of nursing care provided.
DIF: Apply (application)
OBJ: Discuss the roles and career opportunities for nurses.
TOP: Implementation MSC: Management of Care
5. A nurse prepares the budget and policies for an intensive care unit. Which role is
the nurse implementing?
