TEST BANK - Davis
Advantage for
Wilkinson's
Fundamentals of
Nursing (2 Volume Set):
Theory Concepts, and
Applications 5th Edition
by Leslie S. Treas.
,
,
, Evolution of Nursing and Professional Practice
1. Which of the following statements accurately describe an
element of nursing? Select all that apply.
A) The skills involved in nursing are primarily technical in nature.
B) The primary focus of nursing is to assist individuals to recover
from illness.
C) The science of nursing is the knowledge base for the care that
is given.
D) The art of nursing is the collection of knowledge through
research.
E) Nursing is considered to be both an art and a science.
F) Nursing is a profession that uses specialized knowledge and
skills.
Answer: C, E, F
Rationale: Nursing integrates both art (compassionate, caring
practice) and science (evidence-based knowledge). The science of
nursing is the knowledge base informing care, and nursing is a
profession requiring specialized knowledge and skills developed
through education and experience. Technical skills alone do not
define nursing, and the focus extends beyond recovery to health
promotion and illness prevention .
2. Who is considered to be the founder of professional
nursing?
Advantage for
Wilkinson's
Fundamentals of
Nursing (2 Volume Set):
Theory Concepts, and
Applications 5th Edition
by Leslie S. Treas.
,
,
, Evolution of Nursing and Professional Practice
1. Which of the following statements accurately describe an
element of nursing? Select all that apply.
A) The skills involved in nursing are primarily technical in nature.
B) The primary focus of nursing is to assist individuals to recover
from illness.
C) The science of nursing is the knowledge base for the care that
is given.
D) The art of nursing is the collection of knowledge through
research.
E) Nursing is considered to be both an art and a science.
F) Nursing is a profession that uses specialized knowledge and
skills.
Answer: C, E, F
Rationale: Nursing integrates both art (compassionate, caring
practice) and science (evidence-based knowledge). The science of
nursing is the knowledge base informing care, and nursing is a
profession requiring specialized knowledge and skills developed
through education and experience. Technical skills alone do not
define nursing, and the focus extends beyond recovery to health
promotion and illness prevention .
2. Who is considered to be the founder of professional
nursing?
