Test Bank for Fundamentals of Nursing
Short Descriptions\Explanations
Nursing - ANSWERS-A profession combining art and science for patient care.
Evidence-Based Practice - ANSWERS-Care based on research and clinical
evidence.
Health Disparities - ANSWERS-Differences in health outcomes among populations.
Culturally Respectful Care - ANSWERS-Care that acknowledges and respects
cultural differences.
Professional Formation - ANSWERS-Development of skills and identity in nursing.
Florence Nightingale - ANSWERS-Founder of modern nursing and nursing
education.
Red Cross - ANSWERS-Humanitarian organization founded by Clara Barton.
Public Health Nursing - ANSWERS-Community-based care focusing on population
health.
Health Promotion - ANSWERS-Activities aimed at improving health and well-being.
Technical Skills - ANSWERS-Hands-on skills required for patient care.
Cognitive Skills - ANSWERS-Critical thinking and decision-making in nursing.
Interpersonal Skills - ANSWERS-Communication and relationship-building with
patients.
Ethical/Legal Skills - ANSWERS-Understanding legal responsibilities and ethical
principles.
Healthy People 2010 - ANSWERS-U.S. health promotion guidelines and objectives.
,Health - ANSWERS-State of optimal functioning and well-being.
Nursing Responsibilities - ANSWERS-Duties expected from nursing professionals.
Community-Based Care - ANSWERS-Care provided in community settings, not
hospitals.
Patient Education - ANSWERS-Teaching patients about health and self-care.
Holistic Care - ANSWERS-Care addressing physical, emotional, and social needs.
Assessment - ANSWERS-Systematic collection of patient health information.
Interventions - ANSWERS-Actions taken to improve patient health outcomes.
Outcomes - ANSWERS-Results of nursing interventions on patient health.
Advocacy - ANSWERS-Supporting patient rights and needs in healthcare.
Collaboration - ANSWERS-Working with other professionals for patient care.
Nursing Education - ANSWERS-Training and preparation for nursing practice.
Nursing Theory - ANSWERS-Frameworks guiding nursing practice and research.
Spirituality in Nursing - ANSWERS-Addressing patients' spiritual needs in care.
Pain Management - ANSWERS-Strategies to alleviate patient pain and discomfort.
Nutrition - ANSWERS-Dietary practices impacting patient health.
Direct physical care - ANSWERS-Providing direct physical care.
Evidence-based practice - ANSWERS-Using research findings to improve practice.
Medication administration - ANSWERS-Administering medications as prescribed.
Collaboration in healthcare - ANSWERS-Collaborating with other healthcare
providers.
, Nursing degree for geriatric nurse practitioner - ANSWERS-Masters degree.
Importance of nursing organizations - ANSWERS-To set standards for nursing
education and practice.
Standards for clinical nursing practice - ANSWERS-Established by the American
Nurses Association.
Primary purpose of nursing standards - ANSWERS-To ensure knowledgeable, safe,
comprehensive nursing care.
Legal right to practice nursing - ANSWERS-Being licensed by the State Board of
Nursing.
Effect of felony on nursing license - ANSWERS-The license may be revoked or
suspended.
Nursing process focus - ANSWERS-Actual or potential health problems.
Rapidly expanding age group - ANSWERS-Older adults.
Current trend in nursing education - ANSWERS-Increase in chronic health
conditions.
Science of nursing - ANSWERS-Body of nursing knowledge.
Changing bedclothes knowledge type - ANSWERS-Traditional.
Acquisition of injection knowledge - ANSWERS-Authoritative.
Source of knowledge based on objective data - ANSWERS-Scientific.
Patient's belief in healing - ANSWERS-Philosophy.
Examples of process knowledge - ANSWERS-A nurse dispenses medications to
patients.
Florence Nightingale's influence - ANSWERS-She established a theoretical base for
nursing that originated outside the profession.
Short Descriptions\Explanations
Nursing - ANSWERS-A profession combining art and science for patient care.
Evidence-Based Practice - ANSWERS-Care based on research and clinical
evidence.
Health Disparities - ANSWERS-Differences in health outcomes among populations.
Culturally Respectful Care - ANSWERS-Care that acknowledges and respects
cultural differences.
Professional Formation - ANSWERS-Development of skills and identity in nursing.
Florence Nightingale - ANSWERS-Founder of modern nursing and nursing
education.
Red Cross - ANSWERS-Humanitarian organization founded by Clara Barton.
Public Health Nursing - ANSWERS-Community-based care focusing on population
health.
Health Promotion - ANSWERS-Activities aimed at improving health and well-being.
Technical Skills - ANSWERS-Hands-on skills required for patient care.
Cognitive Skills - ANSWERS-Critical thinking and decision-making in nursing.
Interpersonal Skills - ANSWERS-Communication and relationship-building with
patients.
Ethical/Legal Skills - ANSWERS-Understanding legal responsibilities and ethical
principles.
Healthy People 2010 - ANSWERS-U.S. health promotion guidelines and objectives.
,Health - ANSWERS-State of optimal functioning and well-being.
Nursing Responsibilities - ANSWERS-Duties expected from nursing professionals.
Community-Based Care - ANSWERS-Care provided in community settings, not
hospitals.
Patient Education - ANSWERS-Teaching patients about health and self-care.
Holistic Care - ANSWERS-Care addressing physical, emotional, and social needs.
Assessment - ANSWERS-Systematic collection of patient health information.
Interventions - ANSWERS-Actions taken to improve patient health outcomes.
Outcomes - ANSWERS-Results of nursing interventions on patient health.
Advocacy - ANSWERS-Supporting patient rights and needs in healthcare.
Collaboration - ANSWERS-Working with other professionals for patient care.
Nursing Education - ANSWERS-Training and preparation for nursing practice.
Nursing Theory - ANSWERS-Frameworks guiding nursing practice and research.
Spirituality in Nursing - ANSWERS-Addressing patients' spiritual needs in care.
Pain Management - ANSWERS-Strategies to alleviate patient pain and discomfort.
Nutrition - ANSWERS-Dietary practices impacting patient health.
Direct physical care - ANSWERS-Providing direct physical care.
Evidence-based practice - ANSWERS-Using research findings to improve practice.
Medication administration - ANSWERS-Administering medications as prescribed.
Collaboration in healthcare - ANSWERS-Collaborating with other healthcare
providers.
, Nursing degree for geriatric nurse practitioner - ANSWERS-Masters degree.
Importance of nursing organizations - ANSWERS-To set standards for nursing
education and practice.
Standards for clinical nursing practice - ANSWERS-Established by the American
Nurses Association.
Primary purpose of nursing standards - ANSWERS-To ensure knowledgeable, safe,
comprehensive nursing care.
Legal right to practice nursing - ANSWERS-Being licensed by the State Board of
Nursing.
Effect of felony on nursing license - ANSWERS-The license may be revoked or
suspended.
Nursing process focus - ANSWERS-Actual or potential health problems.
Rapidly expanding age group - ANSWERS-Older adults.
Current trend in nursing education - ANSWERS-Increase in chronic health
conditions.
Science of nursing - ANSWERS-Body of nursing knowledge.
Changing bedclothes knowledge type - ANSWERS-Traditional.
Acquisition of injection knowledge - ANSWERS-Authoritative.
Source of knowledge based on objective data - ANSWERS-Scientific.
Patient's belief in healing - ANSWERS-Philosophy.
Examples of process knowledge - ANSWERS-A nurse dispenses medications to
patients.
Florence Nightingale's influence - ANSWERS-She established a theoretical base for
nursing that originated outside the profession.
