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TEST BANK FOR Potter & Perry's Fundamentals of Nursing (12th Ed)
2026 – Perfect for exam preparation
Unit 1: Nursing and the Health Care Environment – Test Bank
Chapter 1: Nursing Today
1. A nurse is caring for a patient in the medical-surgical unit. Which action
demonstrates the most contemporary definition of nursing practice?
a) Following the physician’s orders without question to ensure compliance.
b) Focusing primarily on the patient’s physical diagnosis and treatment.
c) Using critical thinking to address the patient’s physical, emotional, and social needs.
d) Delegating all patient education tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel.
Answer: c) Using critical thinking to address the patient’s physical, emotional, and
social needs.
Rationale: Modern nursing is holistic and requires clinical judgment. While following
orders is part of the role, nursing today emphasizes evidence-based, patient-centered
care that addresses the whole person, not just the physical diagnosis.
2. A graduate nurse is reviewing the Nurse Practice Act for the state where they
are employed. What is the primary purpose of this act?
a) To outline the ethical responsibilities of nurses within a specific hospital system.
b) To define the scope of nursing practice and protect the public.
c) To provide a list of approved nursing schools and curricula.
d) To establish the salary standards for registered nurses.
Answer: b) To define the scope of nursing practice and protect the public.
Rationale: The Nurse Practice Act is a state law that defines the legal scope of practice
for nurses, establishes licensing requirements, and is designed to protect the safety and
health of the public.
3. A nurse is explaining the roles of the registered nurse (RN) to a patient. Which
of the following is a unique responsibility of the RN that cannot be delegated to
unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
a) Ambulating a stable patient in the hallway.
b) Measuring a patient’s oral intake and output.
c) Developing the nursing care plan.
d) Obtaining a patient’s blood pressure.
TEST BANK FOR Potter & Perry's Fundamentals of Nursing (12th Ed)
2026 – Perfect for exam preparation
Unit 1: Nursing and the Health Care Environment – Test Bank
Chapter 1: Nursing Today
1. A nurse is caring for a patient in the medical-surgical unit. Which action
demonstrates the most contemporary definition of nursing practice?
a) Following the physician’s orders without question to ensure compliance.
b) Focusing primarily on the patient’s physical diagnosis and treatment.
c) Using critical thinking to address the patient’s physical, emotional, and social needs.
d) Delegating all patient education tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel.
Answer: c) Using critical thinking to address the patient’s physical, emotional, and
social needs.
Rationale: Modern nursing is holistic and requires clinical judgment. While following
orders is part of the role, nursing today emphasizes evidence-based, patient-centered
care that addresses the whole person, not just the physical diagnosis.
2. A graduate nurse is reviewing the Nurse Practice Act for the state where they
are employed. What is the primary purpose of this act?
a) To outline the ethical responsibilities of nurses within a specific hospital system.
b) To define the scope of nursing practice and protect the public.
c) To provide a list of approved nursing schools and curricula.
d) To establish the salary standards for registered nurses.
Answer: b) To define the scope of nursing practice and protect the public.
Rationale: The Nurse Practice Act is a state law that defines the legal scope of practice
for nurses, establishes licensing requirements, and is designed to protect the safety and
health of the public.
3. A nurse is explaining the roles of the registered nurse (RN) to a patient. Which
of the following is a unique responsibility of the RN that cannot be delegated to
unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
a) Ambulating a stable patient in the hallway.
b) Measuring a patient’s oral intake and output.
c) Developing the nursing care plan.
d) Obtaining a patient’s blood pressure.
