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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Davis Advantage – Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
4th Edition | Burton & Smith
Chapter 1. Foundations of Nursing Practice
Chapter 2. Legal, Ethical, and Professional Nursing Practice
Chapter 3. Health Care Systems and Settings
Chapter 4. Health, Wellness, and Illness
Chapter 5. Cultural Diversity and Inclusive Care
Chapter 6. Communication and Therapeutic Relationships
Chapter 7. Critical Thinking, Clinical Judgment, and the Nursing Process
Chapter 8. Evidence-Based Practice and Nursing Research
Chapter 9. Health Assessment
Chapter 10. Patient Education and Health Promotion
Chapter 11. Infection Prevention and Control
Chapter 12. Safety, Risk Reduction, and Quality Improvement
Chapter 13. Vital Signs and Physical Measurements
Chapter 14. Hygiene and Personal Care
Chapter 15. Mobility, Positioning, and Body Mechanics
Chapter 16. Activity, Exercise, and Immobility
Chapter 17. Nutrition and Hydration
Chapter 18. Elimination: Urinary and Bowel Function
Chapter 19. Skin Integrity and Wound Care
Chapter 20. Oxygenation and Gas Exchange
Chapter 21. Pain Assessment and Management
Chapter 22. Sleep, Rest, and Comfort
Chapter 23. Stress, Coping, and Mental Health Concepts
Chapter 24. Caring for the Older Adult
Chapter 25. End-of-Life Care and Palliative Nursing
Chapter 26. Medication Administration Principles
Chapter 27. Intravenous Therapy and Fluid Balance
Chapter 28. Perioperative Nursing Care
Chapter 29. Care of Patients with Sensory Alterations
Chapter 30. Care of Patients with Neurologic Alterations
Chapter 31. Care of Patients with Cardiovascular Alterations
Chapter 32. Care of Patients with Respiratory Alterations
Chapter 33. Care of Patients with Gastrointestinal Alterations
Chapter 34. Care of Patients with Endocrine and Metabolic Alterations
Chapter 35. Care of Patients with Musculoskeletal Alterations
Chapter 36. Care of Patients with Immune and Hematologic Alterations
Chapter 37. Emergency, Disaster, and Mass Casualty Care
Chapter 38. Professional Growth, Leadership, and Transition to Practice
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CHAPTER 1: FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING PRACTICE
Question 1
A nurse explains to a student that nursing is considered a profession rather than an
occupation. Which characteristic best supports this statement?
A. Nurses are employed by healthcare institutions
B. Nursing requires formal education and a specialized body of knowledge
C. Nurses perform tasks delegated by physicians
D. Nursing roles vary across healthcare settings
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A profession is defined by specialized education, a unique body of
knowledge, standards of practice, and accountability. Nursing meets all of these
criteria, distinguishing it from an occupation.
Question 2
A newly licensed nurse is reviewing the concept of patient-centered care. Which
action best demonstrates patient-centered nursing practice?
A. Completing all required tasks efficiently
B. Making clinical decisions independently
C. Incorporating the patient’s values and preferences into care planning
D. Following standardized protocols without variation
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Patient-centered care emphasizes respect for individual patient values,
preferences, and needs, ensuring the patient is an active participant in care
decisions.
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Which historical figure is most closely associated with establishing nursing as a
formal profession through education and sanitation reform?
A. Clara Barton
B. Dorothea Dix
C. Florence Nightingale
D. Lillian Wald
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Florence Nightingale is recognized as the founder of modern nursing
due to her emphasis on education, evidence-based practice, and environmental
sanitation.
Question 4
A nurse uses clinical judgment to prioritize care for multiple patients. Which
concept is being applied?
A. Task management
B. Critical thinking
C. Delegation
D. Time management
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Critical thinking involves analyzing information, evaluating options,
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Davis Advantage – Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
4th Edition | Burton & Smith
Chapter 1. Foundations of Nursing Practice
Chapter 2. Legal, Ethical, and Professional Nursing Practice
Chapter 3. Health Care Systems and Settings
Chapter 4. Health, Wellness, and Illness
Chapter 5. Cultural Diversity and Inclusive Care
Chapter 6. Communication and Therapeutic Relationships
Chapter 7. Critical Thinking, Clinical Judgment, and the Nursing Process
Chapter 8. Evidence-Based Practice and Nursing Research
Chapter 9. Health Assessment
Chapter 10. Patient Education and Health Promotion
Chapter 11. Infection Prevention and Control
Chapter 12. Safety, Risk Reduction, and Quality Improvement
Chapter 13. Vital Signs and Physical Measurements
Chapter 14. Hygiene and Personal Care
Chapter 15. Mobility, Positioning, and Body Mechanics
Chapter 16. Activity, Exercise, and Immobility
Chapter 17. Nutrition and Hydration
Chapter 18. Elimination: Urinary and Bowel Function
Chapter 19. Skin Integrity and Wound Care
Chapter 20. Oxygenation and Gas Exchange
Chapter 21. Pain Assessment and Management
Chapter 22. Sleep, Rest, and Comfort
Chapter 23. Stress, Coping, and Mental Health Concepts
Chapter 24. Caring for the Older Adult
Chapter 25. End-of-Life Care and Palliative Nursing
Chapter 26. Medication Administration Principles
Chapter 27. Intravenous Therapy and Fluid Balance
Chapter 28. Perioperative Nursing Care
Chapter 29. Care of Patients with Sensory Alterations
Chapter 30. Care of Patients with Neurologic Alterations
Chapter 31. Care of Patients with Cardiovascular Alterations
Chapter 32. Care of Patients with Respiratory Alterations
Chapter 33. Care of Patients with Gastrointestinal Alterations
Chapter 34. Care of Patients with Endocrine and Metabolic Alterations
Chapter 35. Care of Patients with Musculoskeletal Alterations
Chapter 36. Care of Patients with Immune and Hematologic Alterations
Chapter 37. Emergency, Disaster, and Mass Casualty Care
Chapter 38. Professional Growth, Leadership, and Transition to Practice
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CHAPTER 1: FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING PRACTICE
Question 1
A nurse explains to a student that nursing is considered a profession rather than an
occupation. Which characteristic best supports this statement?
A. Nurses are employed by healthcare institutions
B. Nursing requires formal education and a specialized body of knowledge
C. Nurses perform tasks delegated by physicians
D. Nursing roles vary across healthcare settings
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A profession is defined by specialized education, a unique body of
knowledge, standards of practice, and accountability. Nursing meets all of these
criteria, distinguishing it from an occupation.
Question 2
A newly licensed nurse is reviewing the concept of patient-centered care. Which
action best demonstrates patient-centered nursing practice?
A. Completing all required tasks efficiently
B. Making clinical decisions independently
C. Incorporating the patient’s values and preferences into care planning
D. Following standardized protocols without variation
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Patient-centered care emphasizes respect for individual patient values,
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Which historical figure is most closely associated with establishing nursing as a
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A. Clara Barton
B. Dorothea Dix
C. Florence Nightingale
D. Lillian Wald
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Florence Nightingale is recognized as the founder of modern nursing
due to her emphasis on education, evidence-based practice, and environmental
sanitation.
Question 4
A nurse uses clinical judgment to prioritize care for multiple patients. Which
concept is being applied?
A. Task management
B. Critical thinking
C. Delegation
D. Time management
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Critical thinking involves analyzing information, evaluating options,
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