Test Bank - Davis Advantage for
Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts,
Connections & Skills 4th Edition By Burton
& Smith, Verified Chapters 1-38 Covered||
UPDATED 2026
1. Which of the following best describes the primary goal of nursing?
a. To diagnose diseases
b. To provide direct medical treatment
c. To promote health, prevent illness, and provide holistic care
d. To replace the role of physicians
c
The primary goal of nursing is to promote health, prevent illness,
and provide holistic care to patients.
2. A nurse is performing patient teaching. Which principle is most
important to ensure understanding?
a. Use medical terminology to sound professional
b. Tailor teaching to the patient’s level of understanding
c. Give as much information as possible in one session
d. Focus on the nurse’s preferred teaching style
b
Effective patient teaching requires tailoring information to the
patient’s cognitive level, language, and readiness to learn.
,3. When providing care, the nurse should follow the principle of
beneficence. This means:
a. Avoiding harm to the patient
b. Acting in the patient’s best interest
c. Respecting patient autonomy
d. Following all hospital policies strictly
b
Beneficence refers to actions that benefit the patient, promoting
their health and well-being.
4. Which of the following is the most accurate example of evidence-
based practice (EBP)?
a. Providing care based on tradition and routine
b. Using interventions proven effective through research and
clinical expertise
c. Following only the hospital policy regardless of evidence
d. Relying solely on expert opinion
b
EBP combines research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient
preferences to guide nursing care.
5. The nurse is preparing to perform hand hygiene. What is the
recommended method?
a. Rinse hands with water only
b. Use soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use alcohol-based
hand rub
c. Wipe hands with a dry towel
d. Use gloves instead of hand hygiene
b
Proper hand hygiene includes washing with soap and water for at
, least 20 seconds or using an alcohol-based hand rub to reduce
infection risk.
6. During a health assessment, the nurse notes a patient’s heart rate
is 110 bpm and the patient reports anxiety. This finding is
considered:
a. Normal adult vital signs
b. A pathological condition requiring immediate intervention
c. A physiological response to stress
d. Indicative of cardiac arrest
c
Heart rate can increase as a normal physiological response to
anxiety, pain, or stress.
7. A patient asks why a nurse is wearing gloves. The best response is:
a. "It’s hospital policy, so I have to."
b. "Gloves protect both you and me from infection."
c. "I don’t like touching patients without gloves."
d. "It makes me look professional."
b
Gloves are part of standard precautions to prevent transmission of
pathogens and protect both patient and healthcare worker.
8. The nurse notes that a patient has dry, flaky skin. Which
intervention is most appropriate?
a. Apply lotion after bathing
b. Avoid washing the skin
c. Rub alcohol on the affected area
d. Use hot water to cleanse the area
a
, Moisturizing after bathing helps maintain skin integrity and
prevent dryness and cracking.
9. When measuring a patient’s blood pressure, the nurse should:
a. Use a cuff that fits the patient’s arm properly
b. Inflate the cuff as high as possible
c. Take the reading immediately after exercise
d. Place the cuff over clothing
a
Accurate blood pressure measurement requires a properly sized
cuff on a bare arm, with the patient seated and rested.
10. Which action demonstrates the nurse’s use of critical
thinking?
a. Following a care plan exactly without question
b. Using knowledge and experience to analyze and respond to a
patient’s needs
c. Performing tasks as quickly as possible
d. Asking another nurse to make all decisions
b
Critical thinking in nursing involves analysis, clinical judgment, and
application of knowledge to patient care.
11. A patient is scheduled for surgery and is anxious. Which
intervention should the nurse prioritize?
a. Administer pain medication
b. Provide emotional support and education about the procedure
c. Begin physical therapy
d. Limit patient interaction to reduce stress
b
Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts,
Connections & Skills 4th Edition By Burton
& Smith, Verified Chapters 1-38 Covered||
UPDATED 2026
1. Which of the following best describes the primary goal of nursing?
a. To diagnose diseases
b. To provide direct medical treatment
c. To promote health, prevent illness, and provide holistic care
d. To replace the role of physicians
c
The primary goal of nursing is to promote health, prevent illness,
and provide holistic care to patients.
2. A nurse is performing patient teaching. Which principle is most
important to ensure understanding?
a. Use medical terminology to sound professional
b. Tailor teaching to the patient’s level of understanding
c. Give as much information as possible in one session
d. Focus on the nurse’s preferred teaching style
b
Effective patient teaching requires tailoring information to the
patient’s cognitive level, language, and readiness to learn.
,3. When providing care, the nurse should follow the principle of
beneficence. This means:
a. Avoiding harm to the patient
b. Acting in the patient’s best interest
c. Respecting patient autonomy
d. Following all hospital policies strictly
b
Beneficence refers to actions that benefit the patient, promoting
their health and well-being.
4. Which of the following is the most accurate example of evidence-
based practice (EBP)?
a. Providing care based on tradition and routine
b. Using interventions proven effective through research and
clinical expertise
c. Following only the hospital policy regardless of evidence
d. Relying solely on expert opinion
b
EBP combines research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient
preferences to guide nursing care.
5. The nurse is preparing to perform hand hygiene. What is the
recommended method?
a. Rinse hands with water only
b. Use soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use alcohol-based
hand rub
c. Wipe hands with a dry towel
d. Use gloves instead of hand hygiene
b
Proper hand hygiene includes washing with soap and water for at
, least 20 seconds or using an alcohol-based hand rub to reduce
infection risk.
6. During a health assessment, the nurse notes a patient’s heart rate
is 110 bpm and the patient reports anxiety. This finding is
considered:
a. Normal adult vital signs
b. A pathological condition requiring immediate intervention
c. A physiological response to stress
d. Indicative of cardiac arrest
c
Heart rate can increase as a normal physiological response to
anxiety, pain, or stress.
7. A patient asks why a nurse is wearing gloves. The best response is:
a. "It’s hospital policy, so I have to."
b. "Gloves protect both you and me from infection."
c. "I don’t like touching patients without gloves."
d. "It makes me look professional."
b
Gloves are part of standard precautions to prevent transmission of
pathogens and protect both patient and healthcare worker.
8. The nurse notes that a patient has dry, flaky skin. Which
intervention is most appropriate?
a. Apply lotion after bathing
b. Avoid washing the skin
c. Rub alcohol on the affected area
d. Use hot water to cleanse the area
a
, Moisturizing after bathing helps maintain skin integrity and
prevent dryness and cracking.
9. When measuring a patient’s blood pressure, the nurse should:
a. Use a cuff that fits the patient’s arm properly
b. Inflate the cuff as high as possible
c. Take the reading immediately after exercise
d. Place the cuff over clothing
a
Accurate blood pressure measurement requires a properly sized
cuff on a bare arm, with the patient seated and rested.
10. Which action demonstrates the nurse’s use of critical
thinking?
a. Following a care plan exactly without question
b. Using knowledge and experience to analyze and respond to a
patient’s needs
c. Performing tasks as quickly as possible
d. Asking another nurse to make all decisions
b
Critical thinking in nursing involves analysis, clinical judgment, and
application of knowledge to patient care.
11. A patient is scheduled for surgery and is anxious. Which
intervention should the nurse prioritize?
a. Administer pain medication
b. Provide emotional support and education about the procedure
c. Begin physical therapy
d. Limit patient interaction to reduce stress
b
