Test Bank Fundamentals of Nursing, 3rd
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Nursing
✅ Question 1 – Chapter 1: Introduction to Nursing
Which of the following best describes the primary role of the nurse as a care provider?
A. Prescribes medications to treat illnesses
B. Directs healthcare policy at the state level
C. Uses critical thinking to promote wellness and health
D. Conducts laboratory research to develop treatments
Correct Answer: C. Uses critical thinking to promote wellness and health
Rationale: The care provider role involves the nurse using clinical judgment, evidence-based
practice, and critical thinking to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of
patients.
✅ Question 2 – Chapter 4: Health and Wellness
A nurse teaching a community class on health promotion emphasizes which level of
prevention when encouraging regular exercise?
A. Tertiary prevention
B. Secondary prevention
C. Primary prevention
D. Reactive prevention
Correct Answer: C. Primary prevention
Rationale: Primary prevention aims to prevent disease before it occurs, such as promoting a
healthy lifestyle.
✅ Question 3 – Chapter 7: Legal Dimensions of Nursing Practice
Which legal document allows a patient to appoint someone to make healthcare decisions if
they become incapacitated?
A. Informed consent form
B. HIPAA agreement
,C. Living will
D. Durable power of attorney for healthcare
Correct Answer: D. Durable power of attorney for healthcare
Rationale: This legally designates a healthcare proxy to make decisions on behalf of the
patient.
✅ Question 4 – Chapter 10: Documentation
Which of the following is the most appropriate documentation entry?
A. “Patient seems a bit anxious.”
B. “Patient stated, ‘I feel nervous about the surgery.’”
C. “Patient is angry and rude.”
D. “Patient is noncompliant.”
Correct Answer: B. “Patient stated, ‘I feel nervous about the surgery.’”
Rationale: Objective documentation should include direct quotes and avoid subjective or
judgmental language.
✅ Question 5 – Chapter 15: Vital Signs
Which action should the nurse take for a client who has an oral temperature of 38.9°C
(102°F)?
A. Document the findings as normal
B. Lower the room temperature
C. Administer an antipyretic as ordered
D. Restrict oral fluids
Correct Answer: C. Administer an antipyretic as ordered
Rationale: This temperature indicates fever. An antipyretic (e.g., acetaminophen) is often
prescribed to reduce it.
✅ Question 6 – Chapter 21: Safety
A nurse finds a patient on the floor. What is the priority nursing action?
A. Report the incident to the physician
B. Document the fall in the chart
C. Check the patient’s vital signs and assess for injury
D. Fill out an incident report
,Correct Answer: C. Check the patient’s vital signs and assess for injury
Rationale: Patient safety and assessment come first before documentation or reporting.
✅ Question 7 – Chapter 23: Asepsis and Infection Control
Which of the following breaks the chain of infection at the portal of exit?
A. Handwashing
B. Using personal protective equipment (PPE)
C. Disposing of soiled dressings properly
D. Giving antibiotics
Correct Answer: C. Disposing of soiled dressings properly
Rationale: Proper disposal of infected materials limits the exit of pathogens and prevents their
transmission.
✅ Question 8 – Chapter 30: Nutrition
Which nutrient is essential for tissue growth and repair?
A. Carbohydrates
B. Protein
C. Fats
D. Vitamins
Correct Answer: B. Protein
Rationale: Proteins are critical for cell repair, healing, and enzyme/hormone synthesis.
✅ Question 9 – Chapter 34: Pain Management
What is the most accurate indicator of a patient’s pain level?
A. Facial expression
B. Behavior changes
C. The nurse’s clinical judgment
D. The patient’s self-report
Correct Answer: D. The patient’s self-report
Rationale: Pain is subjective—the most reliable indicator is what the patient says.
✅ Question 10 – Chapter 42: End-of-Life Care
, Which nursing intervention best supports a dying patient’s dignity?
A. Avoiding discussions about death
B. Limiting family visits to reduce noise
C. Controlling symptoms and offering choices
D. Administering only prescribed medications
Correct Answer: C. Controlling symptoms and offering choices
Rationale: Symptom control and autonomy help maintain dignity and quality of life at end-
of-life.
✅ Question 11 – Chapter 8: Caring and Communication
Which behavior best demonstrates active listening by the nurse?
A. Multitasking while the patient speaks
B. Making eye contact and nodding during conversation
C. Interrupting to give advice
D. Asking closed-ended questions
Correct Answer: B. Making eye contact and nodding during conversation
Rationale: Active listening involves nonverbal cues, such as eye contact, nodding, and facing
the patient attentively.
✅ Question 12 – Chapter 9: Critical Thinking and Clinical Reasoning
A nurse using critical thinking should first do which of the following?
A. Act quickly and intuitively
B. Gather complete patient data
C. Delegate to unlicensed personnel
D. Follow standing orders without question
Correct Answer: B. Gather complete patient data
Rationale: Critical thinking requires a thorough data collection process to make informed
clinical decisions.
✅ Question 13 – Chapter 12: Diagnosing
What is the correct order of steps in the nursing process?
A. Planning, diagnosis, implementation, evaluation, assessment
B. Assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation
C. Diagnosis, planning, assessment, evaluation, implementation
D. Assessment, planning, diagnosis, implementation, evaluation
Edition by Barbara L Yoost Complete guide
Chapter 1- 42| Test Bank 100% Verified
Answers PDF
Course
Nursing
✅ Question 1 – Chapter 1: Introduction to Nursing
Which of the following best describes the primary role of the nurse as a care provider?
A. Prescribes medications to treat illnesses
B. Directs healthcare policy at the state level
C. Uses critical thinking to promote wellness and health
D. Conducts laboratory research to develop treatments
Correct Answer: C. Uses critical thinking to promote wellness and health
Rationale: The care provider role involves the nurse using clinical judgment, evidence-based
practice, and critical thinking to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of
patients.
✅ Question 2 – Chapter 4: Health and Wellness
A nurse teaching a community class on health promotion emphasizes which level of
prevention when encouraging regular exercise?
A. Tertiary prevention
B. Secondary prevention
C. Primary prevention
D. Reactive prevention
Correct Answer: C. Primary prevention
Rationale: Primary prevention aims to prevent disease before it occurs, such as promoting a
healthy lifestyle.
✅ Question 3 – Chapter 7: Legal Dimensions of Nursing Practice
Which legal document allows a patient to appoint someone to make healthcare decisions if
they become incapacitated?
A. Informed consent form
B. HIPAA agreement
,C. Living will
D. Durable power of attorney for healthcare
Correct Answer: D. Durable power of attorney for healthcare
Rationale: This legally designates a healthcare proxy to make decisions on behalf of the
patient.
✅ Question 4 – Chapter 10: Documentation
Which of the following is the most appropriate documentation entry?
A. “Patient seems a bit anxious.”
B. “Patient stated, ‘I feel nervous about the surgery.’”
C. “Patient is angry and rude.”
D. “Patient is noncompliant.”
Correct Answer: B. “Patient stated, ‘I feel nervous about the surgery.’”
Rationale: Objective documentation should include direct quotes and avoid subjective or
judgmental language.
✅ Question 5 – Chapter 15: Vital Signs
Which action should the nurse take for a client who has an oral temperature of 38.9°C
(102°F)?
A. Document the findings as normal
B. Lower the room temperature
C. Administer an antipyretic as ordered
D. Restrict oral fluids
Correct Answer: C. Administer an antipyretic as ordered
Rationale: This temperature indicates fever. An antipyretic (e.g., acetaminophen) is often
prescribed to reduce it.
✅ Question 6 – Chapter 21: Safety
A nurse finds a patient on the floor. What is the priority nursing action?
A. Report the incident to the physician
B. Document the fall in the chart
C. Check the patient’s vital signs and assess for injury
D. Fill out an incident report
,Correct Answer: C. Check the patient’s vital signs and assess for injury
Rationale: Patient safety and assessment come first before documentation or reporting.
✅ Question 7 – Chapter 23: Asepsis and Infection Control
Which of the following breaks the chain of infection at the portal of exit?
A. Handwashing
B. Using personal protective equipment (PPE)
C. Disposing of soiled dressings properly
D. Giving antibiotics
Correct Answer: C. Disposing of soiled dressings properly
Rationale: Proper disposal of infected materials limits the exit of pathogens and prevents their
transmission.
✅ Question 8 – Chapter 30: Nutrition
Which nutrient is essential for tissue growth and repair?
A. Carbohydrates
B. Protein
C. Fats
D. Vitamins
Correct Answer: B. Protein
Rationale: Proteins are critical for cell repair, healing, and enzyme/hormone synthesis.
✅ Question 9 – Chapter 34: Pain Management
What is the most accurate indicator of a patient’s pain level?
A. Facial expression
B. Behavior changes
C. The nurse’s clinical judgment
D. The patient’s self-report
Correct Answer: D. The patient’s self-report
Rationale: Pain is subjective—the most reliable indicator is what the patient says.
✅ Question 10 – Chapter 42: End-of-Life Care
, Which nursing intervention best supports a dying patient’s dignity?
A. Avoiding discussions about death
B. Limiting family visits to reduce noise
C. Controlling symptoms and offering choices
D. Administering only prescribed medications
Correct Answer: C. Controlling symptoms and offering choices
Rationale: Symptom control and autonomy help maintain dignity and quality of life at end-
of-life.
✅ Question 11 – Chapter 8: Caring and Communication
Which behavior best demonstrates active listening by the nurse?
A. Multitasking while the patient speaks
B. Making eye contact and nodding during conversation
C. Interrupting to give advice
D. Asking closed-ended questions
Correct Answer: B. Making eye contact and nodding during conversation
Rationale: Active listening involves nonverbal cues, such as eye contact, nodding, and facing
the patient attentively.
✅ Question 12 – Chapter 9: Critical Thinking and Clinical Reasoning
A nurse using critical thinking should first do which of the following?
A. Act quickly and intuitively
B. Gather complete patient data
C. Delegate to unlicensed personnel
D. Follow standing orders without question
Correct Answer: B. Gather complete patient data
Rationale: Critical thinking requires a thorough data collection process to make informed
clinical decisions.
✅ Question 13 – Chapter 12: Diagnosing
What is the correct order of steps in the nursing process?
A. Planning, diagnosis, implementation, evaluation, assessment
B. Assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation
C. Diagnosis, planning, assessment, evaluation, implementation
D. Assessment, planning, diagnosis, implementation, evaluation
